Southwest Asheville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
The Orange Peel
The Orange Peel is just one of the places to see in Asheville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Walk around the campus at University of North Carolina at Asheville during your stay in Asheville. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
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.
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 Southwest Asheville
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville - Outlet Mall
There is very little parking and what few spaces provided are tight! Our refrigerator did not work, and the beds were a tad uncomfortable (low to the floor).
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn - Asheville South
Clean room, staff was very nice and eager to assist, and the gym had a decent amount of equipment. Only issue was the toilet had a problem flushing properly.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Area
Easy check in and out, clean and good breakfast.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville SW - Outlet Ctr Area by IHG
The entire hotel needs updating. There were two elevators but only one worked. There was a reddish stain on the carpet in front of the pull out bed, and next to the balcony door you can see light coming from the outside. We heard outside noise from the street below on the 7th floor.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Asheville
Room was clean and quiet. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
Exceptional. Relaxing & refreshing, no need to leave the property. Excellent dining and drink options, great view, entertainment, superb staff, overall nice getaway.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Asheville
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.
South Asheville
If you're spending some time in South Asheville, Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Park Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
River Arts District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in River Arts District. You might want to make time for a stop at Grey Eagle or French Broad River.
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.
