Discover Downtown Asheville

Downtown Asheville is eclectic, vibrant and welcoming

TableDowntown 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. There is always something happening downtown. 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. Be sure you watch this Downtown Asheville Time Lapse Video to see how the downtown evolves and changes in a 24-hour period, or take a virtual tour with our Downtown Asheville Picture Gallery.

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