West 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.
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.
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.
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 West Asheville
Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville by IHG
"It was okay if you need a place to rest your head for a night or so but definitely would definitely not stay for a long term visit. If my itinoary wasnt nonrefundable i would have went somewhere, but I sucked it up. Shower kept backing up."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville - Outlet Mall
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn - Asheville South
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville SW - Outlet Ctr Area by IHG
"Basic Clean Room"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Asheville River Arts District
"If you can get a room on the highway side it has a nice view of the mountains! Very clean, updated rooms. Bed and pillow’s super comfortable. Very convenient location. Parking could be better. Didn’t like parking on the left side of the building. It wasn’t lit very well. However there was parking ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Area
"The room was clean. It was a suite so we had plenty of toom. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom was spacious. It is dog friendly. The decor was very cute all over the hotel. The breakfast was yummy. The staff was friendly. The lady at might was super friendly and helpful. The lady in the morning ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Asheville
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.
West End - Clingman Avenue
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West End - Clingman Avenue and surrounding area, you can visit Grey Eagle and Grove Arcade.
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.
South Slope Brewing District
If you're spending some time in South Slope Brewing District, The Orange Peel and Wicked Weed Brewing are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Montford
While visiting Historic Montford, you might make a stop by sights like Riverside Cemetery and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre.
Downtown Asheville
Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.
