Historical shopping center filled with local boutiques, craft goods, art galleries, and lifestyle services. Its 1920s-style architecture & large, iconic glass ceiling offer a truly unique shopping experience, rain or shine. One of the first indoor shopping malls in the world, the Grove Arcade was built by E.W. Grove, the same entrepreneur who built the Grove Park Inn.
Makers Market - Grove Arcade's south end is home to Makers Market, an outdoor market that features a rotating selection of some of Asheville's finest artisans and artists.
Restaurant Row - The restaurants on Grove Arcade's east end make up Restaurant Row, offering everything from Southern comfort cuisine, to wine bars, to grab-and-go casual bites. Live music on the weekends.
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Ride Free from the Biltmore Championship Asheville to Downtown Asheville
Heading to Downtown Asheville from the PGA TOUR's Biltmore Championship Asheville next week? The Grove Arcade is making it easy to get to the tournament while enjoying everything downtown Asheville has to offer before or after the action.
The Downtown Asheville Express will provide free trolley service between The Grove Arcade and The Cliffs at Walnut Cove during tournament weekend, Thursday through Saturday, September 17-19. Attendees will enjoy a ride on Asheville's own Gray Line Trolley.
Round-trip service will run approximately every hour, with pickup beginning at The Cliffs each day. Guests can enjoy complimentary transportation while taking advantage of downtown's restaurants, shops, and attractions before or after attending the tournament.
Downtown Asheville Express Schedule:
Thursday + Friday, September 17-18: 2:00-6:00 PM
Saturday, September 19: 12:00-4:00 PM
Seating is first-come, first-served, so guests are encouraged to arrive early, hop aboard, and make a day of it in downtown Asheville.
Whether you're heading to the tournament or looking for a convenient way to explore downtown during PGA TOUR weekend, the Downtown Asheville Express offers an easy and free way to get there.
For updates and additional information, follow @grovearcade on social media.