Downtown Asheville

Downtown Asheville | Photo taken May 2025

Travel Information

Asheville is open and ready to welcome you.

The Asheville area welcomes you back after Hurricane Helene. 

Downtown shops, restaurants, galleries, artist studios and restaurants are open—alongside our neighbors in the towns of Weaverville and Black Mountain. South Asheville and the Asheville Regional Airport are open. Biltmore Estate is open and welcoming guests.

Get inspired by a lively calendar of events, search what’s open and check out interactive maps and travel FAQs. With the completion of Asheville Regional Airport’s expansion this June, escaping to the region’s vibrant culture and breathtaking natural beauty in peak lushness has never been easier or more invigorating.

Always Asheville

Explore the Asheville Area

We’re open—and ready to welcome you.

Across Asheville and our neighboring communities, doors are open, creativity is flowing, and the mountain air feels as invigorating as ever. From art-filled streets and independent shops to trails, taprooms, and timeless views, the spirit of this region is alive and well.

Some neighborhoods—like the lower part of the River Arts District, Biltmore Village, and Swannanoa—are still coming back in stages. But there’s so much to see, support, and experience right now.

Use our interactive map to discover things to do, places to go, and experiences to savor throughout the region.

Map of Asheville

General Travel Questions

Safety Concerns

Local Accessibility