Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site


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Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site

52 North Market St.

Asheville, NC 28801

 

Latitude: 35° 35' 51.72" N

Longitude: -82° 33' 3.2394" W

Email: wolfe@ncdcr.gov

 

Business:(828) 253-8304

Fax:(828) 252-8171

Description

Novelist Thomas Wolfe's boyhood home and setting for his 1929 novel "Look Homeward, Angel." Visitor Center offers multi-media presentation and exhibits. Tours of the historic house are offered hourly.

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Special Directions

From I-26, I-40 and US 19-23 (Future I-26 from Johnson City) take the I-240 loop into downtown Asheville. Take exit 5-A (Merrimon Ave. exit) and follow signs to the Thomas Wolfe Memorial. The Memorial is located at 52 N. Market St. next to the Renaissance Hotel.

Amenities

  • Accepts Major Credit Cards
  • Accessible for Motorcoaches / RVs
  • Admission Charge $: $1 Adults; $.50 Children
  • Free Parking
  • Gift / Retail Shop
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Hours of Operation: 9 a.m - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday & 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays
  • Min # to Qualify for Group Rate: 10
  • Motorcoach Parking
  • Tour - Self Guided
  • Tour Group Greeter
  • Tour Guide Available

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