Downtown Asheville is a rare place. Artists and street musicians converge with tourists and locals for a vibrancy rarely found in a city of this size. People sip cups of Joe at one of several locally-owned coffee shops, listen to live music at a local club. They go on art walks, winding their way through downtown's 30-plus galleries. Shoppers inspect unique boutique finds, or people simply enjoy fine cuisine and people-watching.
Asheville skipped the urban renewal process that stripped the character from many downtowns. Today, its rich architectural legacy with its mix of Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical styles is the perfect backdrop to the city's edgy energy.
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Museums & Attractions
Downtown Asheville museums and attractions offer something for everyone, whether you seek art museums and historic churches or literary attractions and a children's museum.
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Restaurants & Dining
The city's vibrant restaurant scene goes well beyond its Southern cooking and roots. Expect the extraordinary in Asheville.
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Festivals
Enjoy the unique traditions of the Festival of Native Peoples in Cherokee or listen to the indie bands at LAAFF. Whatever your musical tastes, Asheville's music festivals provide another compelling mix of musical sounds.
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Shops & Galleries
Downtown Asheville shops and galleries feature a unique mix of locally-owned establishments. Downtown art galleries offer specialized items such as custom jewelry, quilts, furniture and one-of-a-kind gifts.
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Tours
Sure you can do the typical tour by putting on some comfortable shoes, grabbing your binoculars and camera, and heading out. Instead, consider a tour twist—experience unique leaf looking via whitewater kayak, Segway, Jeep, train or llama.
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Family Fun
Asheville has many activities fun for the whole family.
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