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Asheville Art Museum
Two connected buildings — a 1926 library and an ultramodern glass edifice with a rooftop sculpture terrace — hold more than 7,500 works of 20th- and 21st-century American art. Join a basket-weaving or drawing class or attend a music performance.
Biltmore
The 250-room Biltmore House was built in the late 1800s and was the vision of George Vanderbilt, grandson of shipping and railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt. You can’t visit all 35 bedrooms and 43 bathrooms during audio-guided tours, but you will see a wealth of intricate architectural flourishes, 16th-century Flemish tapestries, and world-class paintings by the likes of Monet and Renoir.
Grove Arcade
Embellished with winged lions and grinning gargoyles, this Tudor Revival structure contains a public market with 30 boutiques and eateries, including a mash-up of a champagne bar and used book shop. Outside the building, artisans sell jewelry, paintings and locally made honey.
LaZoom
Live comedy clashes with local history in the best way on wacky bus tours through downtown and the Montford Area Historic District. Get your rubber chicken “ticket” at check-in, order a beverage to go and prepare for hilarity to unfold on the bus as well as outside your window.
The S&W Market
This gilded Art Deco food hall houses a sampler of Asheville’s diverse food and beverage scene, with a handful of vendors, including mezzanine-level Highland Brewing. A couple of must-try highlights: crispy sandwich perfection from Buxton Chicken Palace and silky salted caramel ice cream from The Hop.
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Check out the class schedule for pottery, visual arts and dance experiences. But if you'd rather observe instead of participate, you can also find public gallery exhibits, concerts and special events.
Foothills Grange
Do you dream of simply relaxing with a cold beverage while snacking on smash burgers sourced with ethical meat, all while surrounded by mountain views? Meet Foothills Grange, a neighborhood space in the heart of Black Mountain. Grab a seat indoors or outdoors, let the little ones play in the "dirt place" and take it all in.
Mountain Nest
Numerous shops brim with local and regional art in Black Mountain, such as the metal character sculptures and painted gourds at Mountain Nest, which showcases more than 100 area artists.
Continue planning your mountain adventures with The Official 2025 North Carolina Travel Guide.
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Your Trip at a Glance
Stop 1
Asheville Art Museum
Stop 2
Biltmore
Stop 3
Grove Arcade
Stop 4
LaZoom
Stop 5
The S&W Market
Stop 6
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Stop 7
Foothills Grange
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