South Asheville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Biltmore Estate
Wander through gardens and lush grounds, tour the grand mansion and learn about the history of this opulent estate in Asheville, North Carolina.
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
Explore the great outdoors at Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance, a lovely green space in Asheville.
Asheville Outlets
You can enjoy retail therapy at Asheville Outlets during your stay in Asheville. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Biltmore Park Town Square
You can do some window-shopping at Biltmore Park Town Square during your visit to Asheville. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
French Broad River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at French Broad River during your travels in South Asheville.
Antler Hill Village
You can find out about the history of Asheville with a stop at Antler Hill Village. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Asheville's Historic Streets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour
Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour
RAD Rising: From Flood to Flourish – A tip-based RAD walking tour
French Broad Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trip
Top hotels in South Asheville
Brookstone Lodge near Biltmore Village, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Staff were helpful, good location for what we needed. Gym facilities were a let down. Breakfast was basic, we only ate it on the first day. Overall though a nice stay for a long weekend."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Inn on Biltmore Estate
"It was awesome trip for our 25th anniversary"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville - Outlet Mall
"Only complaint is thin walls...sounds heard easily from all directions."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn - Asheville South
"Clean room! Staff super helpful, especially when I forgot my rings in my room they were so helpful getting them back to me."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville SW - Outlet Ctr Area by IHG
"The room was clean and breakfast was great. However, we have 2 service dogs with us for my benefit, as I'm recovering from braining surgery. On this occasion, plus the time we stayed this past January, our room was the same, room 312. This is located next to the elevators. This is not a prime location ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
"The alarm at the hotel started sounding after midnight. We had to evacuate the building only to find out that it was a censor in one of the vents that messes up, and sounds the alarm every time it rains. We were told this by the staff. We were also told that management was aware of it, and had been ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Asheville
Shiloh
While Shiloh may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Biltmore Estate and Historic Biltmore Village.
Biltmore Village
You'll love the majestic mountain landscape in Biltmore Village, and you might want to stick around to check out Historic Biltmore Village, a top place to visit.
Oakley
Oakley might not have many top sights, but Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Historic Biltmore Village are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kenilworth
If you're spending some time in Kenilworth, AMF Star Lanes - Asheville and Innsbruck Mall are top sights worth seeing.
South French Broad
South French Broad might not have many top sights, but Grey Eagle and McCormick Field are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Asheville
The captivating mountain views and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to West Asheville. A stop by New Belgium Brewing Company or French Broad River might round out your trip.
