River Arts District, Asheville: Photos, Reviews & Location

Quirky precinct with a cluster of art galleries open to the public, with brewpubs & dining nearby.

At a glance

#28 of 33 Tourist attractions in Asheville

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

1.7 km from the center of Asheville

Rating breakdown

5 ★66%
4 ★21%
3 ★8%
2 ★3%
1 ★2%

3 River Arts Pl, Asheville, NC 28801, United States

riverartsdistrict.com

+1 828-388-3526

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Quick facts

What is the rating of River Arts District?: River Arts District is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 1,376 reviews.
How does River Arts District rank in Asheville?: River Arts District is #28 of 33 Tourist attractions in Asheville by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is River Arts District located?: 3 River Arts Pl, Asheville, NC 28801, United States — 1.7 km from the center of Asheville.
How can I contact River Arts District?: Phone: +1 828-388-3526 · Website: riverartsdistrict.com

Reviews (8)

Dawn Gallagher 2023 Nov 23

We were excited until we realized that it was all spread out, no real maps on where the shops were either. The one or two we stumbled upon were lovely, but it's not real walkable or cohesive.
The location was beautiful. I hope it gets redesigned to be accessible or better formulated for wandering from shop to shop.

Jessica Bowers 2023 Sep 04

I found this area very difficult to navigate. Businesses were not well marked either. Not much open on Sundays. Yes the river is there but you can barely see it and all the walking is in the sun for the stores. I did meet two lovely artists and purchased items. The Businesses themselves are not on the River. Just not my idea of walking in and out of stores..everything is very spread out

uvspacewater 2023 Jun 22

Very nice park to play and or relax. Lots of places to sit by the river. The have picnic tables and benches up and down the sidewalk and plenty of trees in the park or by the river bank to hang a hammock. It's a cool place to go to enjoy hanging out at a park that has all kinds of things to do or not doing anything at the same time. Tubbing the river, fishing, swimming, walking, running, reading, sunbathing, napping, having a picnic, or like I did showing off my artwork. Not only there are all kinds of people visiting from outta town, there are locals enjoying the same stuff to do too. Pretty cool vibes and very friendly smiles. I would definitely come back and enjoy this beautiful park again.

Patrick Murphy 2023 Jun 12

Super nice place. Lots to look at. Lots of art. We did the RAD half marathon and we ended at the wedge. Really nice place. Can’t wait to come back

Kim N. 2023 Jun 03

As tourists, my family and I have been excited and curious to explore many popular things to do in Ashevile and this place popped up in the search. We were really glad that we came. This place is huge and we had a chance to explore only small part of it. The local artists are so talented. The next time when we spend our vacation in this city again, we'll definitely explore the rest of this amazing place ☺️

Mr. Branham 2023 May 07

Great place to go. Very energetic and expiring. When you walk in various studios, you will see the artist and their friends actually doing their art. You can actually see the love for their art and the love for meeting new people. Many artists studios that I went in the artist was there creating the art right there. They will stop and talk to you. Walk you around the studio. Show you the prices of the art. Let you know what went into it and everything. It is a great experience just seeing people doing what they love to do. Moreover, just take a stroll and take your time. It's also calming for your soul. You will find very various food places in adult beverage spots to go to as well. You even find a record store which is also fun. You can park and you can walk. You'll probably have to do both, but one thing you will do is enjoy.

The Asheville Googlist 2023 Apr 05

Stroll, skate, bike or board the Wilma Dykeman Greenway. Enjoy a good book by the French Broad River. Drop into one of the many excellent restaurants for indoor or
al fresco dining. Experience the vibrant, burgeoning Asheville art scene up close. The District truly has something for everyone.

Aggie Wang 2023 Mar 28

Such a cool place to visit! Once industrial buildings now all transformed to art studios , art galleries and shops, and workshops. The street arts are vibrant and contemporary. There are so many varieties of art styles on display, from pottery and sculpture to paintings and mixed media works. The artists here are truly talented. They are friendly too. There are coffee shops and beer garden as well. It could be easily spend a half day here exploring the whole area.