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Visitor Center

Overview

Welcome to Asheville, NC

Start your Asheville and Western North Carolina experience at the Asheville Visitor Center!

Get insider advice for your visit to the Asheville area. Asheville Visitor Center staff are here to give you local recommendations and visitor information. Pick up brochures for all the area’s attractions and restaurants, as well as a free Asheville Visitor Guide.

Experience Asheville
The Asheville Visitor Center is a tour hub. Explore Asheville neighborhoods and culture by trolley, segway, electric bike or safari Jeep – all starting at the Asheville Visitor Center.

Find the perfect souvenir
You’ll find the perfect Asheville souvenir and locally made gifts to take home at The Asheville Shop. The Asheville Shop features Asheville area artists and local entrepreneurs, including pottery, culinary delights, soap, postcards, jewelry, books, music and more.

Want to make Asheville home? The Asheville Visitor Center can also connect you to local services and small businesses that locals love.

Quick Links

At the Asheville Visitor Center

The Asheville Shop

Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville

Flying Bike Tours

Hoodhuggers

See Asheville Segway Tours

Asheville Tours & Excursions

Asheville Visitor Center Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Visitor Center is open 7 days a week. Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and half days on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Getting Here:

From I-240 Eastbound, exit at 4C Haywood/Montford, turn right at light on to Haywood Street. At next stop light, turn right on to Montford Ave. The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce building/ Asheville Visitor Center is located on the left.

From I-240 Westbound, exit at 4C Haywood/Montford. Turn right at light on to Montford Ave. The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce building/ Asheville Visitor Center is located on the left.

Asheville is 60 miles from Greenville, SC; 200 miles from Atlanta, GA; 115 miles from Charlotte and 240 miles from Raleigh.

Relocation Package

Your Resource on Moving to Asheville

The Relocation Package provides information about the Asheville area to assist you in your relocation planning, including:

Asheville Magazine
Information on climate, government and population
Detailed city/county map
Information on transportation, labor, taxes, wages, employment, education, housing, real estate and banking
Carolina Living Choices Retirement Guide
Information on health insurance, car insurance, churches and many other services

Please note: packages are only mailed within the United States.

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