What to DoAsheville
Things to Do in Asheville, NC
Yes, Asheville is open after Hurricane Helene: downtown, its galleries and the Biltmore Estate. The Blue Ridge Parkway is closed from milepost 344.2 to 355.3.
Asheville
Mountain city in western North Carolina near the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Biltmore Estate.
Explore Asheville, the tourism office, says downtown shops, restaurants, galleries, artist studios, the Biltmore Estate and the airport are open after Hurricane Helene. The Blue Ridge Parkway is 469 miles long and not fully open. On 14 October 2026 the National Park Service listed milepost 344.2 to 355.3 as closed because of Helene damage. The Park Service posts road status daily.
Biltmore House and Grounds tickets start at $110 for fall 2026, and Grounds only starts at $85. Ages 9 and under are free, and every ticket includes parking. Biltmore House needs a timed reservation every day.
Stay downtown to walk to most sights, or in Biltmore Village for the Estate. West Asheville has no hotels, only boutique properties and Airbnbs. The River Arts District has more than 550 artists in working studios. Prime hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and most studios are closed Monday to Wednesday. Parking is free there.
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