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    One of the many murals
    Jacques I.

    Such a cool neighborhood! River Arts District is a neighborhood in Asheville along the river that has plenty of art galleries, murals, shops, eateries and places to wet your whistle. I recommend walking around the neighborhood and exploring. We visited the River Arts District on a Saturday and it was cool to see the variety of artwork here. The neighborhood is in an industrial area along the French Broad River. With that said, there are plenty of places to walk, including a walkway along the river where we saw many people walking their dogs. You can park along the main street or there are plenty of parking lots in the area where you can park for free. Many of the buildings here are art galleries or shops, and some are unmarked, so you won't know it's a gallery or shop until you're walking by it. A lot of the industrial buildings have murals. Some businesses, in addition to art galleries we found here was a brewery, café, consignment stores, restaurants and gift shops. Most of the businesses allow dogs inside. There was also an outdoor skate park in the area. For all things artistic and hip in Asheville, you won't be disappointed in spending a few hours in the River Arts District.

    Hanna G.

    I LOVE that Asheville has invested in a creative space to support local artists and artisans. It is a bit of a hike along the river from Downtown so I wouldn't recommend just walking if you plan on purchasing. When visiting the city this was one of the Hop On Hop Off tour and I only wish we had stayed longer since this was one of the most unique stops. Ironically our bus actually ran behind schedule so we were stuck waiting around at the stop for an extra 25 minutes even the stone slabs around there are artistically decorated. Due to timing we got a ride share to bring us back for a food tour we scheduled in the afternoon. There are a few food and drink options too to visit in between all of the unique galleries. We visited on a weekday so I'm sure not all of the shops were open. There are so many of different sizes that display so many different mediums! They have street art murals all over the sides of many buildings. You can also see for reference what areas are cleared for tagging. One of our favorite galleries involved functional woodworking and we purchased a stylized hand crank pepper grinder! If we weren't limited by our carry on bags we probably would have purchased more. It seems like this space is also great for hosting seasonal events and I saw some holiday artisan market advertised too. It's definitely worth stopping by to appreciate the sights of the talented local artists!

    Lindsay H.

    I would be tossing out 20 stars if I could! What an unexpectedly expansive and cool area of town. I can't believe we were initially undecided about stopping here to explore. I was driving by and on a whim, decided to follow a line of cars turning into the lot leading to the Wedge. We parked in the busy lot and were shocked when the artsy warehouse fun keep going and going. Aside from some local breweries and a taco spot, the walkable area has rows of smaller galleries, thrift shops, an indie movie theater, a large skate park, and a HUGE warehouse (The Marquee) featuring countless art vendors -and booze! And that doesn't even account for the food trucks, endless murals outside the buildings, and a few gardens. This will be the area that I come back to again and again and will recommend to others.

    Scotty C.

    How have I been to Asheville so many times and never been to the arts district. I spent the majority of a three day trip here and I can't wait to go back. There is so much to explore and I feel like I barely scratched the surface. We did some shopping around and Marquee was a favorite. There was a great vintage store I can't recall the name of that had a great mens selection, and the second hand outdoor store was great too. We ate at RosaBees and Baby Bull which were both great. There was a BBQ festival going on the day we left, but the dogs were too amped up by all the activity to check it out. If you're in town visiting, plan to spend at least a day over here if you can.

    had a painting commissioned by artist Christopher Peterson. The painting was supposed to portray my home as well as my beloved animals and father. The first image is what he submitted to me originally. Obviously, I was mortified and told him to remove the circles. The second one was the final product. I guess because he could not complete my request he felt that erasing my dead father and my beloved animals was the answer. It was hurtful and insulting and on top of it all I was charging nearly $3000.

    Betsy S.

    There are so many wonderful art galleries to look at, peruse and to buy! I loved this area so much. You need at least 3 hours to go through this area in and out and looking! The murals on the outside walls are amazing as well! It's a wonderful , wonderful area no matter who you are. Dress very comfortably since you'll be on your feet a lot! Enjoy it all!

    Casey B.

    A wonderful walk! Highly recommend! We parked at Summit Coffee and then walked throughout the parking lot admiring the artwork. We also crossed the street and walked along the river. I would highly recommend a visit here!

    Kimberly W.

    Nice area to walk around, very friendly locals, plenty to see & great gift-purchasing options for those who need to. Walking along the river, admiring funky art with a nice cup of chai was just the perfect activity on a cool, dreary day!

    Jeremy J.

    Cool little spot in Asheville that offers a variety of art and wall designs. It is actually a rather large walk around the town. It has its decent spots and it has some not so good looking areas with people walking around looking for money and a lot of graffiti on walls that I guess can be mistaken for art. But this is a one and done for me

    Rick T.

    Cool murals found here this morning quite muddy but great food found here. From Rosa Bee's to the nearby bbq restaurant that serves blueberry chipotle ribs. Bring your camera or phone lol

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    Walked through the galleries after grabbing a coffee at summit coffee shop! What a perfect day! I highly recommend!

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    So much to do, see, experience and taste in such a small area. Endless art studios, bike trails, coffee shops and eateries.

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    We were delighted to discover this Japanese ceramic artist's studio and gallery in Asheville. There…read moreare a range of pieces from small to large, and all of them are simple in shape, utilitarian and astonishing in texture and color. The boldness of his designs distinguish his works from traditional Japanese potters and yet there is no mistake as to where his influences lie.

    This gallery is shared with Cynthia Pierce a pastry chef and artists Alkira Satake and Barbara…read moreZaretsky, the formal name is the Mugan Gallery, which apparently means 'infinite' in Japanese and that makes sense because the pottery I bought makes me infinitely happy when I see it on my bookshelf. While it's all really modern and pretty it's also all highly functional. Mugs, bowls, etc. can all go in the microwave and be used in the kitchen. Akira Satake came here from Osaka, Japan in 1983 and moved to New York prior to settling in Asheville's folk art district. He has trained around the world and the idea behind this gallery was to create a space the encourages the use of all senses (alas the pairing of a cafe was very deliberate). It's a great gallery to check out, with a wide range of pottery that can be either visual or visual and functional and the cafe has amazing teas, coffees and pastries.

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