River Arts District Travel Guide
Asheville
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Popular places to visit
Grey Eagle
You can make plans for a show at Grey Eagle on your trip to Asheville. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour
French Broad Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trip
Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour
Asheville's Historic Streets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
RAD Rising: From Flood to Flourish – A tip-based RAD walking tour
Top hotels in River Arts District
The Radical Asheville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fashionable “hipster” decorated hotel that’s big on hard services (predominantly concrete) everywhere making for a very loud experience. Guests talking in the hallways could be heard loud and clear in our room. When we complained to the front desk attendant about a loud verbal argument in the hallway, ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Artful Way
Great stay,
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
One of our favorite hotels. Good views. Good food. Welcoming employees. Love just sitting in the lobby at the fireplaces.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
Staff and facilities are wonderful
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Moxy Asheville Downtown
It was a tiny room barely larger than the bed. There was no desk and chair where I could work in the room. Cramped.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Aloft Asheville Downtown
It was great and convenient for us since we didn’t have a car during our stay. We could walk around downtown Asheville and uber was 20 min from AVL and 15 min to Biltmore.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around River Arts District
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 The Orange Peel 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.
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.
Downtown Asheville Art District
Downtown Asheville Art District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Grove Arcade or Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville.
Historic Montford
While visiting Historic Montford, you might make a stop by sights like Riverside Cemetery and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre.
