August 1 - 4, 2022 | Asheville, North Carolina

Welcome! Asheville is a vibrant city located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina with a thriving arts community, diverse outdoor adventures, numerous historic attractions, and amazing food. We've curated this collection of helpful resources to help you plan your stay in Asheville. Enjoy the PLAB Advisory Board Meeting 2022!

HOST HOTEL: 

The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection By Hilton

51 South Market Street
Asheville, NC 28801

Getting Around Asheville

In Asheville, North Carolina, you can have it any way you like it. Kick back and ride the trolley, take a taxi, rent a car or use a rideshare service.

Find information about parking in downtown Asheville here.

Ground Transportation Providers

Getting to and from the Asheville airport is easy! Located just 20 minutes from downtown, AVL is served by major rental car companies, including AVIS, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and Alamo, as well as a host of other ground transportation providers, taxi cabs, shuttles and public transit options. Check out a full list of ground transportation providers here.

RideShare Services

• Popular ridesharing services Uber and Lyft operate within the greater Asheville area and are easy to access via their mobile apps.
• At the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), the rideshare pick-up area is located past the north end of the airport terminal.
• If you plan to travel to Biltmore Estate by an external transportation service such as taxi, Uber or Lyft, you will be responsible for your own transportation several times during your visit. Alternatively, you may visit Biltmore Guest Services to make a reservation for the Biltmore Express shuttle service at an additional charge. Find more information about transportation at Biltmore.

Public Transportation

• Bus Service - ART System: (828) 253-5691
• Greyhound and Trailways: (828) 849-8966

Asheville Trolley Tours

See the best of Asheville from aboard a vintage trolley. Enjoy a fully narrated tour covering all major points of interest in Asheville including The Omni Grove Park Inn, Historic Biltmore Village, the downtown shopping and restaurant district, the River Arts District and much more. Step off the trolley at any of the convenient stops to shop, dine or sightsee, then re-board and continue the tour. Tours are offered seven days a week. Purchase your tickets at the Visitor Center.