Shops & Galleries

Asheville features the unique, special, handcrafted and hard-to-find

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. The city is pedestrian friendly, with wrought-iron benches throughout downtown, and many eateries have open-air dining sections that allow visitor to enjoy the city's mild weather. In downtown Asheville, it is a pleasure - not a stress - to go shopping.

A couple shopping at the colorful and unique Mountain Lights shop in downtown Asheville....

Downtown Shopping and Galleries

• Grove Arcade - One of the most interesting and inviting spots for downtown shopping is the Grove Arcade. This renovated historic building is worth a visit to admire the architecture alone, but it's also a wonderful place to wander, shop or visit galleries. The dining options range from Chicago-style hot dogs to frozen custard, wine bars to coffee shops, upscale restaurants to sidewalk cafes. The area nearby the Grove Arcade is also lined with several shops and restaurants.
• Asheville Downtown Gallery Association - There's a reason Asheville's arts scene is heralded again and again. In downtown Asheville, there are 30 galleries belonging to this organization alone. The group offers maps and self-guided tours, as well as City Center art walks. You can also find the works of 150 artists at Woolworth Walk in the heart of downtown Asheville.
• Wall Street - This picturesque side street in downtown Asheville features a mix of unique shops like Beads and Beyond, the paint-your-own-pottery spot Fired Up Creative Lounge, or Art Deco-inspired jewelry at Overström Studio. While you're there, stop off for a bite at Early Girl Eatery for organic Southern cuisine, Laughing Seed Café for vegetarian cuisine or The Market Place for inventive food.
• Broadway to Biltmore - This corridor, with Broadway to one side of Patton Avenue and Biltmore to the other, is lined with several popular downtown Asheville shops and true local institutions like Mast General Store. Along Broadway, the diverse shopping ranges from L.O.F.T. - Lost Objects Found Treasures for interesting finds to Bruisin' Ales, devoted to beer lovers.
• Lexington Avenue - This funky and eclectic neighborhood is the place to shop for the delightfully unexpected, from political bumper stickers to punk tee-shirts to new age books. While you're there, sample some French comfort food at Bouchon.
• Haywood Street - Discover the quintessential downtown shopping experience on Haywood Street, one of Asheville's original shopping districts. From Malaprop's Bookstore to Jewels that Dance, you'll be sure to find something stimulating on Haywood Street.

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16 Patton

• 16 Patton Avenue
• Asheville, NC 28801
• Phone: 828-236-2889
• Region: Downtown

16 Patton presents original fine art by Southeastern artists for residential and private collectors. Paintings, sculpture, glass, and ceramics are presented in an intimate gallery setting in historic downtown Asheville. …more

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2 On Crescent

• 4 All Souls Crescent
• Asheville, NC 28803
• Phone: 828-274-6890
• Region: South

Fun, fashionable and carefree! That's what clothing should be. We feature the most comfortable and unique clothing, accessories and shoes: Flax, Angelheart, Only One, Joan Vass, Eileen Fisher, Blue Fish, Birkenstock, and more! …more

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Adelaide Spa at the Crowne Plaza Tennis and Golf Resort

• 1 Resort Drive
• Asheville, NC 28806
• Region: West

Offering a full-service spa and salon with services designed for beauty, health and wellness in a revitalizing environment.

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All About Outdoors

• 178 S. Catawba Ave.
• Old Fort, NC 28762
• Phone: 828-668-5119

We're looking forward to serving outdoor enthusiasts with our selection of mountain bikes, fishing gear and high-tech GPS electronic safety devices.

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Allanstand Craft Shop at the Folk Art Center

• Blue Ridge Parkway MP 382
• Asheville, NC 28805
• Phone: 828-298-7928
• Region: East

Featuring handmade jewelry, pottery, ironwork, glass, baskets, prints, and much more from members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, recognized worldwide for excellence in craftsmanship and design for over 75 years. …more

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