Know before you go
Asheville questions, answered.
Photo: River Arts District. Jonathan Geiger, CC BY 2.0 · credits
Straight answers, with sources
What visitors ask most
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How much is parking in downtown Asheville?Downtown Asheville's four City garages are free for the first hour, then $2 an hour up to $15 a day. Street meters are $2.50 an hour, free on Sundays. Free evening and weekend lots, and how to pay.
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Is there a bus from the airport to downtown Asheville?Yes. The City's ART S3 bus route serves Asheville Regional Airport, and a ride is $1. ART hours, the downtown ART Station, real-time bus info, and getting to Biltmore.
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How long does it take to tour Biltmore?Biltmore recommends at least a full day, and 1.5 to 2 hours for the self-guided house visit. House reservations are required every day. GPS address, bag rules, pets and accessible parking.
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Where are the breweries in Asheville?Asheville breweries by neighborhood: 29 breweries and 2 distilleries on our map, with addresses and each one's own website. Most are in West Asheville and South Slope.
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Is the Blue Ridge Parkway open near Asheville?Dated road-status notes and links to the National Park Service and Forest Service status pages.
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How do I get to Mount Mitchell or Chimney Rock from Asheville?Day trips from NC State Parks, with Helene notes.
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Is Asheville accessible?ADA parking, Biltmore's accessible shuttle, the Arboretum's free wheelchairs and more.
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Where can I stay in Asheville?Hotels, inns, a hostel and cabins, each with its own website.