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Explore Asheville

27 College Place, 28801
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Asheville Is Exceeding Expectations

Explore Asheville provides support to help you build your most successful and memorable meeting ever. By sourcing your meeting through Explore Asheville, you’ll receive the best local information and our full menu of Exclusive Services, which includes registration staffing, attraction value cards for attendees and more. Additionally, planners that book a meeting through us may qualify for our Have More Fun On Us incentive program. Thriving local businesses, microbreweries, street performers, and a unique culinary culture all shine in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, providing the perfect backdrop for your meeting or event. Whether your group is large or small, we have the perfect venue for you. Asheville is within a 600 mile radius of 50 percent of the U.S. population. It is centrally located in the epicenter of numerous major metro cities from Atlanta to Nashville and Cleveland to Jacksonville and easily accessible from major interstates I-40 and I-26. The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is located just 12 miles from downtown, offers 60+ nonstop flights daily to and from 22 destinations, including six international hubs, and is served by six airlines: Allegiant, American, Delta, Elite, Spirit and United. From eclectic craft breweries to more than 250 independent restaurants, venues in Asheville are as diverse and numerous as your needs dictate. Whether an exclusive event on the 8,000 acres of the legendary Biltmore Estate surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains or a Bluegrass & BBQ hoe-down on a 500-acre working farm, Asheville has a venue with your group’s name on it.

Venue Details

Hotels96
Convention center83,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms8,652
Guest rooms at 1 hotel513
Special event venues100
Average room rate$159
Occupancy rate6%
Restaurants350
Daily food cost-
Tax rate7%
Venue typeCVB
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 01 - Aug 10Sep 20 - Nov 09
Shoulder season
Nov 10 - Dec 23Aug 11 - Sep 19Mar 29 - May 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 28

Getting Here

Distance from AVL - Asheville Regional Airport airport 12 mi
Distance from GSP - Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport airport 65 mi
Distance from CLT - Charlotte/Douglas International Airport airport 125 mi

Location

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Downtown Asheville
Downtown Asheville
Business district
Downtown Asheville is a rare place. Artists and street musicians converge with tourists and locals for a vibrancy rarely found in a city of this size. People sip cups of Joe at one of several locally-owned coffee shops, listen to live music at a local club. They go on art walks, winding their way through downtown's 30-plus galleries. Shoppers inspect unique boutique finds, or people simply enjoy fine cuisine and people-watching. Asheville skipped the urban renewal process that stripped the character from many downtowns. Today, its rich architectural legacy with its mix of Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical styles is the perfect backdrop to the city's edgy energy.
Haywood Street at College Street
Asheville, NC, US 28801
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Biltmore Estate
Biltmore Estate
Historical landmark
3 mi
America's Largest Home, Biltmore House, surrounded by inspiring gardens, America's most-visited winery, and the interpretive River Bend Farm. Play in our 8,000-acre backyard with an array of outdoor activities, indulge in one-of-a-kind shopping, and savor our restaurants' exceptional fare. Visit Biltmore in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC and let our gracious hospitality inspire you.
One Antler Hill
Asheville, NC, US 28803
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Pack Square Park
Pack Square Park
Park
Asheville's front yard, where the historic past meets the future. Sophisticated yet spontaneous, the park links the diverse culture of roaming troubadours, festivals, theater and family gatherings.
1 W. Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
Nightlife
Nightlife
Nightlife
When the sun goes down, the lights go up - from welcoming craft breweries to a live performance at an intimate local theatre. Catch a talented local band with gourmet bits and then savor cocktails and late-night dessert after a gallery stroll through downtown. Or dance the night away to the vibe of top rock bands playing in intimate clubs like The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club, one of Rolling Stone's top-five music venues in the country.
Downtown Asheville
Asheville, NC 28801
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway
Recreation
3 mi
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States noted for its scenic beauty. There are four easy access points from Asheville to enter onto the Parkway. The Parkway winds for 469.1 miles (755 km) from the southern terminus of Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive in Virginia to U.S. 441 at Oconaluftee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee, NC. It runs through the famous Blue Ridge Mountains, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. There is no fee for using the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn
The Omni Grove Park Inn
Historical landmark
2 mi
Built in 1913, the inn is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a member of Historic Hotels of America. From restaurants to bars to terraces with breathtaking mountain views there are numerous ways to enjoy the Inn.
290 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC, US 28804
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Asheville Arts
Asheville Arts
Shopping
The Asheville arts scene is buzzing, featuring hundreds of fine artists, performing arts venues, mountain crafters, folk artists, hip arts neighborhoods, numerous art galleries and myriads of art events. A Thriving Artist Community: There are several arts districts in Asheville that are home to hundreds of artists, such as the 30-plus member Asheville Downtown Gallery Association. An Artistic Feast for the Senses: Asheville's art scene includes an enthusiastic music culture. From bluegrass and mountain music to experimental jazz and rock, the city's creative atmosphere inspires musicians. Asheville's performing arts alliance also thrives. The Thomas Wolfe Auditorium is home to opera and ballet performances throughout the year. Street performers entertain crowds on nearly every corner of downtown. A Celebrated Arts Destination: Asheville has been heralded as a prime arts destination by the New York Times, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure and American Style Magazine, just to name a few media accolades.
Downtown Asheville
Asheville, NC, US 28801
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Asheville Art Museum
Asheville Art Museum
Museum
Be inspired by world-class special exhibitions and the museum's outstanding collection showcasing the best of 20th- and 21st-century American art, and the cultural heritage and contemporary art of western North Carolina.
2 S. Pack Square
Asheville, NC, US 28801
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Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place
Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place
Theater
At the center of Asheville's vibrant downtown is the city's finest theater, offering the best in live performances of music, theater and dance by professional touring and regional arts groups throughout the year.
2 S. Pack Square
Asheville, NC, US 28801
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Asheville Breweries
Asheville Breweries
Nightlife
Welcome to Brewtopia! Asheville has long been famous for its stunning scenery, lively mountain music and famous attractions such as Biltmore and the Blue Ridge Parkway. And now, Asheville has become the craft-brewing center of the Southeast. Asheville beer has garnered so much enthusiasm that it was named the winner of the Examiner's “Beer City, USA” poll four years running. Boasting more breweries per capita than any U.S. city (roughly one brewery per 8,000 people), Asheville is home to 11 craft breweries and growing. On any given day, about 50 local beers can be enjoyed in Asheville, served on draft and in bottles. Each of our breweries has its own unique atmosphere and personality and the same could be said for the beer.
Asheville, NC, US 28801
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Grove Arcade
Grove Arcade
Shopping
5 mins
Built by E.W. Grove, the visionary and creator of the Grove Park Inn, the Grove Arcade opened in 1929 and thrived until World War II as one of the country's leading public markets. The historically renovated Grove Arcade reopened to the public in 2002 as a destination featuring boutique shopping, exciting dining and regional crafts in a beloved downtown architectural wonder.
One Page Avenue
Asheville, NC, US 28801
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River Arts District
River Arts District
Shopping
2 mi
This unique neighborhood along the French Broad River is home to more than 165 artists with working studios located in 18 turn-of-the-century industrial buildings. You will find an amazing range of art— from cutting edge sculpture and paintings to traditional raku fired pottery, and everything in-between. Special event opportunities in unique galleries are possible.
Clingman Ave. at Lyman Street
Asheville, NC, US 28801
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Biltmore Village
Biltmore Village
Business district
2 mi
Built in the late 1890's as a classic planned community at the entrance to George Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, Historic Biltmore Village today is truly one of the South's most unique touring and shopping environments. Because of its history, its range of unique independent, locally-owned retailers, and its fine restaurants, Historic Biltmore Village has an international reputation.
Asheville, NC, US 28803
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Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Historical landmark
5 mins
The facility houses an exhibit hall featuring personal effects from the Wolfe family home, Wolfe's New York City apartment, and his father's stonecutting shop. An audio-visual program on Thomas Wolfe's life and writing is shown every hour, and guided tours around the boarding house leave from the visitor center.
52 North Market Street
Asheville, NC, US 28801
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Convention Centers

Harrah’s Cherokee Center AshevilleHarrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville is Western North Carolina’s preeminent multi-purpose event facility and is managed by the City of Asheville. The facility first opened to the public in 1974 & has since hosted thousands of concerts, sporting events.
Exhibit Space25,148 sq. ft.
Total meeting space135,776 sq. ft.

Additional Information

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The Explore Asheville team are local experts with extensive in-market relationships and a comprehensive view of Asheville. We are the best first point of contact to help you find the right fit for any size meeting. Our services are complimentary to you, the meeting planner. Contact us for these time-saving services: 1. Personalized hotel selection assistance We will qualify your hotel options, answer all your questions and help you select the meeting hotel that’s right for your meeting. 2. Site visit planning Why schedule your site visit itinerary on your own? Leave it to our experts who will roll out the red carpet, provide transportation and tag along with you to help your busy day(s) go smoothly. 3. Incentives Explore Asheville's Have More Fun on Us incentive program offers planners of qualified meetings up to $5,000 towards unique Asheville experiences. Send your RFP to us to inquire about financial assistance that’s available to win your business. 4. Exclusive services Explore Asheville is an industry trendsetter with a full menu of Exclusive Services for meeting planners who source meetings through us. Services include economic impact calculation of your meeting, registration staffing, access to incentive funds and more.

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Explore Asheville Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Explore Asheville's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Explore Asheville have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Explore Asheville and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Explore Asheville's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Explore Asheville developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Explore Asheville clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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