Historic places in Asheville

Historic places in Asheville

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   Basilica of St. Lawrence

   Designed and built in 1905, the Basilica is on the National Register of Historic Places and was elevated in status to a Minor Basilica in 1993 by Pope John Paul II. Features the largest freestanding elliptical dome in North America. This place is gorgeous and a must-see.

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   Grove Park Inn

   Completed in 1913, this historic resort hotel is an important example of the Arts and Crafts style.

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   Ghost Hunters of Asheville

   Ghost Hunters of Asheville offer three separate 90-minute ghost tours covering different aspects of historical, haunted Asheville. Guests enjoy free use of ghost-hunting tools and paranormal photographs are guaranteed.

   Adults $17, children age 8-14 $9, under age 8 free

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   Herstory Asheville: A Tour that Tells the Rest of the Story

   Come hear tales of the famous, the infamous, and the unsung heroes of the female persuasion in engaging detail. This 90-minute walking tour covers the history of downtown while spotlighting the women who helped shape Asheville. Tours leave daily from The Old Kentucky Home, Julia Wolfe's former boarding house at Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Reservations required.

   Adults $18, children $10

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   Historic Trolley Tours

   Sightsee Asheville aboard a vintage Trolley. Fully narrated, covers all major points of interest in Asheville including: the Grove Park Inn, Biltmore Village, the Grove Arcade, the Montford Historic District, the downtown shopping and restaurants district, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the Asheville Museum and Art Gallery district, the Asheville Chamber and Visitors Center.

   Adults $19, children $12, special group rates available

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   Kress Emporium

   Featuring more than 100 distinguished artists and craftspeople, all showcased in the historic Kress Building.

   Mon-Thu 11AM-6PM, Fri Sat 11AM-7PM, and Sun in season noon-5PM

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   Montford Holiday Tour of Homes

   A yearly tour of holiday decorated homes in Asheville's oldest historic neighborhood on the second Saturday of December. Enjoy Shakespearean actors and homemade baked goods during the tour. Located down the street from Asheville Visitors Center.

   $20

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   Urban Trail

   A self-guided walking tour in downtown Asheville, tracing the footsteps of Asheville’s historic past. Twenty-seven "stations" are highlighted in this continuous 1.6-mile loop, from churches and buildings to streets and landmarks. Guided tours are available April through November on Saturdays at 3PM. Tours leave from the front desk inside Pack Place. Headsets and maps are available for self-guided tours.

   $5

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   YMI Cultural Center

   Houses numerous exhibits, many dealing with the history of African Americans in Western North Carolina.

   Tue-Fri 10AM-5PM

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    Black Mountain College Museum & Art Center

    Explores the history and legacy of Black Mountain College.

    Wed-Sat noon-4PM

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Asheville (CC BY-SA 4.0).