Asheville, Buncombe County, NC

Places to go in Asheville

21 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Asheville Art Museum

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Asheville Art Museum

Collection of American art from the 20th & 21st centuries, plus art-related programs for all ages.

2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Asheville Museum of Science

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Asheville Museum of Science

Small science museum featuring playful, hands-on exhibits, plus various events for children.

43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Asheville Music Hall

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Asheville Music Hall

Popular watering hole with a lively dance floor & an eclectic line-up of local & touring acts.

31 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Asheville Pinball Museum

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Asheville Pinball Museum

All-you-can-play arcade featuring 75+ pinball machines & classic video games, plus beer & soda.

1 Battle Square Ste 1b, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Asheville Yards

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Asheville Yards

Dynamic event space with a food truck serving hearty tacos, burritos & poke bowls.

75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Biltmore

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Biltmore

George W. Vanderbilt’s iconic French Renaissance château features 250 rooms, lavish gardens & tours.

Asheville, NC 28803, USA

Cradle of Forestry in America

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Cradle of Forestry in America

Visitor center & hands-on heritage museum with woodland hiking trails & early-1900s buildings.

11250 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768, USA

Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum

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Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum

Humble, rustic museum featuring running-condition, rare vintage vehicles & a moonshine still.

111 Grovewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804, USA

Grovewood Village

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Grovewood Village

Quaint, historic place with artist studios, museums & a sculpture garden, plus a restaurant.

111 Grovewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804, USA

Hands On! Children's Museum

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Hands On! Children's Museum

Colorful children's museum featuring creative hands-on exhibits, plus events, programs & classes.

318 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792, USA

Kress Emporium

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Kress Emporium

Spacious room selling work by 80+ regional artists & craftspeople, plus antiques & collectibles.

19 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Moogseum

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Moogseum

56 Broadway St Front, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

New Morning Gallery

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New Morning Gallery

Ample gallery offering pottery, glass, furniture, holiday decor & jewelry, plus a yearly craft fair.

7 Boston Way, Asheville, NC 28803, USA

Omni Grove Park Inn - Country Club

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Omni Grove Park Inn - Country Club

290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USA

River Arts District

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River Arts District

Quirky precinct with a cluster of art galleries open to the public, with brewpubs & dining nearby.

240 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Southern Highland Craft Guild, Folk Art Center

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Southern Highland Craft Guild, Folk Art Center

Galleries of traditional & modern Southern Appalachian crafts, with a library & gift shop.

382 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28805, USA

The Orange Peel

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The Orange Peel

This popular, stylish performance site for local & national musicians offers a full bar downstairs.

101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

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Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

87 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site

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Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site

Memorial museum in the childhood home of writer Thomas Wolfe, with exhibits & educational programs.

52 N Market St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

White Horse Black Mountain

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White Horse Black Mountain

105c Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA

Woolworth Walk

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Woolworth Walk

Woolworth-store-now-gallery featuring diverse works by 175 local artists & a restored soda fountain.

25 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA