Asheville Neighborhoods

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Billed as a place where “altitude affects attitude,” downtown Asheville is Western North Carolina’s historic, economic, and cultural center in many ways. The compact district offers residents a one-of-a-kind urban lifestyle, abundant with dining, housing, and entertainment opportunities.

In recent years, Asheville has firmed up its reputation as a culinary center with a sizable and rapidly evolving food scene. Walkable downtown streets lead to award-winning  farm-to-table dining, shopping, and local craft breweries. The renovation of old buildings and careful construction of new ones in recent decades represents the delicate balance of tradition and innovation seen throughout Asheville’s many arts and industries. Asheville’s growing South Slope is one of downtown’s hottest neighborhoods for innovative craft brewing, as well as new real estate opportunities.

East Asheville boasts a mix of rural properties and established neighborhoods. With easy access to recreation on the Blue Ridge Parkway, yet less than 10 minutes to Downtown Asheville.

Haw Creek is a coveted area in East Asheville with an active community association and well-maintained parks. It backs up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and is filled with outdoor recreation opportunities.

Also located in east Asheville along Interstate 40, the Swannanoa community is full of rich mountain history. The area is named for the Swannanoa River that runs through the region and which was once a lifeline for settlers in the valley. Today, Swannanoa is growing quickly alongside other mountain communities and only ten minutes to the Village of Black mountain.

South Asheville is home to world class neighborhoods such as Biltmore Forest and Biltmore Park, with everything you need at your fingertips. Convenient access to Interstate 26, the airport, and shopping centers, South Asheville offers accessible travel to get to and from where you need to go. The area offers great restaurants and for craft beer lovers- the Hi-Wire production facility is open for tastings, and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company offers great food and craft beer at their Mills River Taproom and Restaurant not far from the Asheville Regional Airport.

Downtown Hendersonville’s Main Street is the heart of the community. “Main Street, Hendersonville really contributes to Henderson County’s quality of life, which is something that our community prides itself on,” said Lew Holloway, Downtown Hendersonville Economic Development Director. “It’s been an element that has continued to draw people to our community over time.”

Hendersonville, long known for its historic charms, is blooming into the future. In recent years, Hendersonville revitalized its local business scene and advanced its reputation as a place that offers something for just about everyone. 

Laurel Park is essentially a mountain that backs up to downtown Hendersonville, about an 8-12 minute drive depending on how high up the mountain you are traveling. Laurel Park affords gorgeous mountain views and beautiful wooded areas with lots of old growth and privacy. it's a wonderfully laid back and beautiful area to live or visit.

Located just five miles from downtown Hendersonville is Jump Off Rock, a drive-to scenic overlook with panoramic mountain views. It's open all year, sunrise to sunset, and located in the town of Laurel Park. Admission is free.  

The Historic Village of Flat Rock (Just South of Hendersonville) began when affluent Charlestonian's, Europeans and prominent southerner's from the low country that came and built large summer estates in the English manner. These families came to Flat Rock to escape the sweltering heat and the epidemic of yellow fever and malaria. South Carolina’s Low Country gentry affectionately called Flat Rock The Little Charleston of the Mountains. The entire district of Flat Rock is included in the National Register of Historic Places. Historic Flat Rock is home to several attractions such as: The Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of NC; the Carl Sandburg Home and St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church as well as many unique specialty shops, restaurants, and renowned bakeries.

We love Lake Lure as its reminds us of Lake Cuomo, these NC mountains have such a beautiful energy and beauty! About a 35-60 minute drive from Asheville, 25-40 minutes from Hendersonville, depending where on this large lake you are traveling to. One of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the country, Lake Lure is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Located about 27 miles from Asheville, Lake Lure sits in the Hickory Nut Gorge, surrounded by lush mountain tops and sheer granite cliffs. Look up to see the famous Chimney Rock. From the top of Chimney Rock, there are spectacular views of the lake and gorge. It has been a filming location for scenes from the movies Thunder Road, Dirty Dancing, A Breed Apart, The Last of the Mohicans, and Firestarter. Don't miss the Dirty Dancing Festival!