Music & shows
Asheville Pinball Museum2 min walk
Pinball and classic arcade games around the corner.
Living in downtown Asheville at One23 Haywood
Everything Asheville is known for, on foot.
People come to Asheville for the food, the music, the art, the mountains and a little rest. From 123 Haywood Street, most of it is a walk, and the Blue Ridge is a short drive.
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99 places within a 20-minute walkRings: 5, 10, 20 minutes on foot
Churches
Basilica of St. Lawrence2 min walk
Rafael Guastavino's basilica with its tiled dome, next door.
Walking directions to Basilica of St. Lawrence
Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0
Music & shows
Harrah's Cherokee Center2 min walk
The city's arena, across the street: concerts, comedy and touring shows.
Walking directions to Harrah's Cherokee Center
Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0
Coffee
Bebettes3 min walk
New Orleans-style coffee and beignets inside the Grove Arcade.
Grove Arcade
Everyday
Grove Arcade3 min walk
Asheville's 1929 market hall, now shops, restaurants and the Book Exchange, next door.
Music & shows
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium3 min walk
The auditorium inside Harrah's Cherokee Center, across the street.
Walking directions to Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Photo: DiscoA340, CC BY-SA 4.0
Wellness
Wake Foot Sanctuary3 min walk
Foot soaks and reflexology inside the Grove Arcade.
Bars
Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar4 min walk
A champagne and wine bar inside a used bookstore in the Grove Arcade.
Walking directions to Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Dining
Carmel's Kitchen & Bar4 min walk
Southern kitchen and bar on the Grove Arcade's Page Avenue side.
Everyday
Malaprop's Bookstore4 min walk
Asheville's independent bookstore, on Haywood Street.
Walking directions to Malaprop's Bookstore
Photo: Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0
Dining
Zambra4 min walk
Spanish tapas and wine in a candlelit room on Walnut Street.
Music & shows
Fitz and the Wolfe5 min walk
Cocktail lounge with live music on Battery Park Avenue.
Art
Flat Iron sculpture5 min walk
The giant flatiron sculpture on Wall Street.
Walking directions to Flat Iron sculpture
Photo: vanhookc, CC BY-SA 2.0
Music & shows
North Carolina Stage Company5 min walk
Professional theater company on Stage Lane.
Walking directions to North Carolina Stage Company
Photo: Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0
Skin Spa Asheville
Wellness
Skin Spa Asheville5 min walk
Facials and skin care around the corner on Battery Park Avenue.
Slava
Everyday
Woolworth Walk5 min walk
Local art and crafts in the former Woolworth building, with its soda fountain.
Walking directions to Woolworth Walk
Photo: vanhookc, CC BY-SA 2.0
Everyday
Asheville Forager6 min walk
Small market and bakery on Wall Street.
Art
Asheville Iron Sculpture6 min walk
Public iron sculpture on Battery Park Avenue.
Walking directions to Asheville Iron Sculpture
Photo: Mangodrake, CC BY-SA 4.0
Dining
Early Girl Eatery6 min walk
Farm-to-table breakfast and Southern plates on Wall Street.
Coffee
High Five Coffee6 min walk
Local coffee shop on Rankin Avenue.
Dining
JAZMIN6 min walk
Restaurant on College Street, steps from the Grove Arcade.
Everyday
Pritchard Park6 min walk
Downtown park with the Friday drum circle.
Walking directions to Pritchard Park
Photo: Owen Allen, CC BY 2.0
Dining
Tupelo Honey6 min walk
The original Tupelo Honey, serving Southern brunch and supper on College Street.
Bars
5 Walnut Wine Bar7 min walk
Wine bar with live music on Walnut Street.
Art
Asheville Museum of Science7 min walk
Hands-on science museum on Patton Avenue.
Walking directions to Asheville Museum of Science
Photo: Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0
Downtown Books & News
Everyday
Downtown Books & News7 min walk
Newsstand and bookstore on North Lexington Avenue.
Coffee
Flour7 min walk
Bakery and cafe on Wall Street: pastries and bread in the morning, pasta and wine at night.
Music & shows
Hotel Eve Jazz & Cocktail Lounge7 min walk
Jazz and cocktail lounge on North Lexington Avenue.
Dining
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas7 min walk
Dim sum and Asian tapas on Patton Avenue.
Spa Theology
Wellness
Spa Theology7 min walk
Day spa on College Street: massage, facials and body treatments.
Dining
The Med7 min walk
Diner on College Street for breakfast and lunch.
Bars
The Observatory Rooftop Bar7 min walk
Rooftop bar and lounge above Patton Avenue.
The Pilates Mind
Wellness
The Pilates Mind7 min walk
Reformer Pilates studio on Patton Avenue.
Coffee
The Times Bar & Coffee Shop7 min walk
Coffee by day and cocktails by night on Patton Avenue.
Top of the Monk
Dining
All Day Darling8 min walk
All-day breakfast and lunch on Montford Avenue.
Coffee
Asheville Chocolate8 min walk
Chocolate shop and cafe on Broadway: bonbons, drinking chocolate and coffee.
Music & shows
Asheville Music Hall8 min walk
Live music venue on Patton Avenue.
Bars
Botanist & Barrel8 min walk
Wine and cider tasting room on Broadway.
Walking directions to Botanist & Barrel
Photo: Amie Fields
Art
Kress Emporium8 min walk
Local art and crafts in the historic Kress building.
Walking directions to Kress Emporium
Photo: denise carbonell, CC BY 2.0
Art
Momentum Gallery8 min walk
Contemporary art gallery on Broadway.
Walking directions to Momentum Gallery
Photo: Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0
Moogseum
Coffee
Rowan Coffee8 min walk
Coffee bar on Broadway in the north end of downtown.
Dining
Suwana's Thai Orchid8 min walk
Thai restaurant on Broadway.
Dining
Table Asheville8 min walk
Seasonal American restaurant on North Lexington Avenue.
Wellness
Triveda Wellness8 min walk
Yoga and wellness studio on Broadway.
Music & shows
Asheville Community Theatre9 min walk
Community theater on Walnut Street.
Walking directions to Asheville Community Theatre
Photo: Han Zheng, CC BY-SA 2.0
Wellness
Cultivate Climbing, The Bunker9 min walk
Climbing gym in the South Slope.
First Presbyterian Church
Churches
First Presbyterian Church9 min walk
Presbyterian church on Church Street.
Coffee
Old Europe Pastries9 min walk
European pastries and coffee on Broadway.
Art
Asheville Art Museum10 min walk
The Asheville Art Museum on Pack Square.
Walking directions to Asheville Art Museum
Photo: DiscoA340, CC BY-SA 4.0
Everyday
Asheville City Market10 min walk
Saturday farmers market downtown.
Dining
Cúrate10 min walk
Spanish tapas from chef Katie Button, on Biltmore Avenue.
Bars
Farmese Cocktail Lounge10 min walk
Cocktail lounge on Biltmore Avenue.
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Everyday
French Broad Chocolate Lounge10 min walk
Chocolate lounge on Pack Square.
Dining
Rhubarb10 min walk
Seasonal Southern cooking on Pack Square from chef John Fleer.
The Haywood Street Congregation
Churches
The Haywood Street Congregation10 min walk
Congregation and community meal site on Haywood Street.
Art
Thomas Wolfe Memorial10 min walk
Boyhood home of novelist Thomas Wolfe, a state historic site.
Walking directions to Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0
Everyday
Urban Trail10 min walk
Self-guided walking trail of sculptures through downtown.
Walking directions to Urban Trail
Photo: Explore Asheville
Asheville Yards
Music & shows
Asheville Yards11 min walk
Outdoor concert venue on Coxe Avenue.
Birdie's Pizza
Dining
Birdie's Pizza11 min walk
Neighborhood pizza on Biltmore Avenue.
Art
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center11 min walk
Museum of the experimental Black Mountain College.
Walking directions to Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
Photo: DiscoA340, CC BY-SA 4.0
Music & shows
Little Jumbo11 min walk
Cocktail bar on Broadway with live jazz.
Everyday
Mast General Store11 min walk
Old-time general store on Biltmore Avenue.
Walking directions to Mast General Store
Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0
Wellness
Recline & Unwind Social Spa11 min walk
Social spa on Pack Square.
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Music & shows
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts11 min walk
Performing arts center on Biltmore Avenue.
Walking directions to Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
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Contemporary art gallery on Biltmore Avenue.
Everyday
Diamond Brand Outdoors12 min walk
Outdoor gear for the Blue Ridge, on Biltmore Avenue.
Walking directions to Diamond Brand Outdoors
Photo: Explore Asheville
Music & shows
Fine Arts Theatre12 min walk
Independent cinema on Biltmore Avenue.
Walking directions to Fine Arts Theatre
Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0
Dining
The Blackbird12 min walk
Brunch and Southern dinners on Biltmore Avenue.
Trinity Episcopal Church
Churches
Trinity Episcopal Church12 min walk
Episcopal church on Church Street.
Pack Square Park
Everyday
Pack Square Park13 min walk
The center of town: fountains, events and Shindig on the Green in summer.
Whole Foods Market, Merrimon Ave
Everyday
Whole Foods Market, Merrimon Ave13 min walk
Whole Foods on Merrimon Avenue, just north of downtown.
First Congregational Church
Churches
First Congregational Church14 min walk
Congregational church on Oak Street.
Everyday
French Broad Food Co-op14 min walk
Community-owned grocery co-op on Biltmore Avenue.
Walking directions to French Broad Food Co-op
Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0
Wellness
Fusion Pilates14 min walk
Reformer Pilates on Coxe Avenue in the South Slope.
Sistas On Montford
Dining
Sistas On Montford14 min walk
Soul food on Montford Avenue.
Everyday
Triangle Park14 min walk
Small park with a community mural on South Market Street.
Walking directions to Triangle Park
Photo: denise carbonell, CC BY 2.0
Bars
Wicked Weed Brewpub14 min walk
Wicked Weed's original brewpub on Biltmore Avenue.
Bars
Antidote at Chemist15 min walk
Cocktail lounge at Chemist distillery in the South Slope.
Wellness
Asheville Yoga Center15 min walk
One of the city's longest-running yoga studios, with daily classes.
Music & shows
The Orange Peel15 min walk
Asheville's best-known music hall, on Biltmore Avenue.
Walking directions to The Orange Peel
Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0
Chai Pani
Dining
Chai Pani16 min walk
Indian street food from chef Meherwan Irani.
First Baptist Church
Churches
First Baptist Church16 min walk
Baptist church on Oak Street.
Bars
Burial Beer, South Slope17 min walk
Burial Beer's South Slope taproom.
Dining
Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive17 min walk
Southern comfort food in the South Slope.
Wellness
Good Mood18 min walk
Yoga and fitness studio upstairs on Buxton Avenue.
Bars
Urban Orchard18 min walk
Cidery and bar on Buxton Avenue in the South Slope.
Walking directions to Urban Orchard
Photo: Stephan Pruitt
Wellness
South Slope Pilates19 min walk
Pilates studio in the South Slope.
Bars
Wheelhouse19 min walk
Coffee by day, bar and live music by night, in the South Slope.
Bars
White Labs Kitchen & Tap19 min walk
Brewery and kitchen in the South Slope.
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- Michelin GuideAll Day DarlingRecommended in the MICHELIN Guide Source for All Day Darling, Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide (opens in a new tab)8 min walk
- Michelin GuideTableRecommended in the MICHELIN Guide Source for Table, Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide (opens in a new tab)8 min walk
- Michelin Guide · James Beard FoundationCúrateRecommended in the MICHELIN Guide Source for Cúrate, Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide (opens in a new tab)James Beard Award, Outstanding Hospitality Source for Cúrate, James Beard Award, Outstanding Hospitality (opens in a new tab)10 min walk
- James Beard FoundationChai PaniJames Beard Award, Outstanding Restaurant Source for Chai Pani, James Beard Award, Outstanding Restaurant (opens in a new tab)16 min walk
A year on foot
Something on every month.
Fridays · the drum circle in Pritchard ParkSaturdays · Asheville City MarketMost nights · live music downtownEvery day · the Grove Arcade, next door
Dates change each year; check with each organizer. Photos: Jan: Cúrate; Feb: Burial Beer, South Slope; Mar: Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0; Apr: Stephan Pruitt Photography, Asheville Downtown Association; May: Wicked Weed Brewpub; Jun: DiscoA340, CC BY-SA 4.0; Jul: Warren LeMay, CC0; Aug: Folk Heritage Committee; Sep: Owen Allen, CC BY 2.0; Oct: Thomson200, CC0; Nov: The Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn; Dec: Biltmore.
Beyond downtown
When you want the mountains.
Working studios and taprooms a longer walk away, and Blue Ridge Parkway trailheads 11 to 13 minutes by car. Drive times are estimates, and some trails still have storm closures, so check a trail’s status before you go.
A longer walk
City Bakery20 min walkBagels, breads and coffee from a longtime Asheville bakery.
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Mexican grill on Southside Avenue.
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Brewery in the River Arts District.
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The Grey Eagle20 min walkMusic hall and pub in the River Arts District.
Open in Maps for The Grey Eagle (opens in a new tab)Photo: Explore Asheville (Sandlin Gaither)- Reed Creek Greenway21 min walk
Greenway along Reed Creek, north of downtown.
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The Bull and Beggar22 min walkEuropean bistro in the River Arts District.
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Rad Yoga24 min walkYoga studio in the River Arts District.
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Asheville Cotton Mill Studios (River Arts District)25 min walkArtist studios in a restored mill in the River Arts District.
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River Arts District Farmers Market29 min walkFarmers market at New Belgium Brewery in the River Arts District.
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Artist studios and gallery in the River Arts District.
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By car
The Spa at The Omni Grove Park InnAbout 7 min driveThe spa at the Omni Grove Park Inn, built into the mountainside.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center loopAbout 11 min driveShort loops from the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, the closest trailhead to downtown.
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A Parkway trail to Lunch Rock and its view over Haw Creek valley.
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Craven Gap TrailAbout 13 min driveRidge trail along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail above town.
Open in Maps for Craven Gap Trail (opens in a new tab)Photo: Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0
BiltmoreAbout 15 min driveThe Vanderbilts' house, gardens and winery.
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Rattlesnake Lodge Trail (Bull Gap)About 18 min driveMountains-to-Sea Trail to the ruins of an old mountain lodge.
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Miles of hiking and mountain-bike trails in Pisgah National Forest.
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The North Carolina ArboretumAbout 20 min driveGardens, a bonsai collection and trails at the North Carolina Arboretum.
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Lake, campground and trails at the edge of Bent Creek.
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Craggy Pinnacle and Craggy GardensAbout 35 min driveA short climb to a 360-degree summit, in rhododendron country.
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Mount PisgahAbout 41 min driveA steep summit hike with long views from the top.
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Looking Glass RockAbout 52 min driveA long climb to the top of a granite dome in Pisgah National Forest.
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Graveyard FieldsAbout 58 min driveWaterfalls and open balds along the Parkway.
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Black Balsam KnobAbout 73 min driveGrassy balds above 6,000 feet on the Art Loeb Trail.
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