Walkability: There aren't many towns in the South that are this walkable. Stroll the city blocks filled with restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and breweries one bite and sip at a time.
Artists and street musicians bring warmth and vibrancy to this pedestrian-friendly city. Downtown features restaurants, local shops, and performing arts venues.
Key Features
Experience Art: Asheville is attracting national attention for its funky culture. Hop on a comedy tour bus and visit the countless art galleries or music venues to experience the creative class of artisans.
Downtown Asheville Parking Tip
You will quickly realize that parking in Downtown Asheville is difficult. The secret is knowing that there are three parking decks all inside downtown Asheville...the first hour is always FREE...and every hour after that is like $1. This can save you a fortune vs. using parking meters.
Nest Picks
Thirsty Monk
A beer snob's watering hole. This world-famous pub and brewery attracts everyone in town. Sip American beers on the top floor and European brews in the basement.
White Duck Taco
Thai Peanut Chicken, Bangkok Shrimp, and Banh Mi Tofu—these are life-changing tacos! We literally can’t say enough about this joint.
Orange Peel
Listed as one of the Top Five Music Venues in America by Rolling Stone magazine, check out big name acts in this intimate venue.
All Downtown Asheville Neighborhoods
- 12 S. Lexington Condominiums
- 12th Fairway
- 21 Battery Park
- 60 North Market
- Albermarle Park
- Annandale
- Ardmion Park
- Ashwood
- Aston
- Avondale
- Beaucatcher House
- Beaucatcher Mountain
- Beaverdam
- Beverly Condominiums
- Beverly Condos
- Biltmore
- Blue Ridge Acres
- Blue Ridge Overlook
- Broadway / Central
- C E Graham
- Central
- Charlotte Street Condos
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hills
- Chicken Hill
- Claxton
- Clingman
- Clingman Lofts
- Cottage Park
- Doubleday Additions
- Downtown District
- DT Business Corridor
- Dunbar Place
- E Riverside Urban Renewal Area
- Eastmoor
- Edgewood
- Emma
- Enka Park
- Five Point Hills
- Forest Lake
- Forest Lake Park
- French Broad Terrace
- Grove Park
- Hazzard Heights
- Hillside
- Hillside Park
- Homeland Park
- Hy Vu Terrace
- Jackson Park
- Kenilworth
- Lenox Park
- Lexington Station
- Lincoln Park Extension
- Linwood Park
- Lookout Condos
- Monroe Place
- Montford
- Montford - Cottage Park
- Montford Hills
- Montford/Arborvale Park
- Montview Acres
- Montview Gardens
- Mountview Gardens
- North Asheville Estates
- Norwood Park
- Oak Park
- Oak Terrace
- Oakhurst
- Old Pennys Bldg. Condominiums
- Oxford Place
- Pine Cliff
- Pine Grove Land Company
- Prospect Park
- Prospect Terrace
- Red River
- Residences At Biltmore
- Royal Oaks
- Skyloft Asheville
- Sunset Park
- The Asheville Club at 151
- The Pioneer Building
- Trinity Chapel
- Twenty-One Haywood Street
- Wind In The Oaks
- Windswept Acres
- Windswept Views
- Witchwood Acres
- Woodfin Land Company
- Woolsey