River Arts District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



Visit River Arts District
Stay near popular River Arts District attractions
Activities

Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour

Cryptids & Creatures Pub Crawl in Asheville

RAD Rising: From Flood to Flourish – A tip-based RAD walking tour

Asheville's Historic Streets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy Mini-Retreat

Asheville Walking Tour: Self-Guided
Our pick of the best River Arts District Hotel Deals

The Radical Asheville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Love this hotel. This was our second time, and will return in the future."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026

The Artful Way
"We enjoyed our stay for the most part. The bed had one of the most comfortable mattresses we’ve ever slept on and we enjoyed being able to walk to the coffee shop down the street, as well as the easy access to the art district, and the parking garage connected to the hotel. We named the upstairs ..."
Reviewed on 8 July 2026

The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
"Loved this hotel"
Reviewed on 8 July 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Asheville
"Every thing was great. This is a newly opened property everything was clean. Staff was top notch."
Reviewed on 9 July 2026

GLō Hotel Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway
"Newer property, clean and modern. Nice gym, indoor pool and fire pit out front."
Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Brookstone Lodge near Biltmore Village, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Nice hotel it smelled clean parking was easy"
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in River Arts District

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.
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.

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.

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 Pack Square or Grove Arcade.
















