Grove Arcade
A Neo-Gothic shopping arcade completed in 1929, regarded as a pioneer of the American shopping center, with independent shops and restaurants.
Grove Arcade was built by Edwin Wiley Grove, founder of the Grove Park Inn, and its exterior is decorated with griffins and Gothic carvings. It was once one of America's earliest indoor shopping malls, was requisitioned by the federal government during World War II, and reopened in 2002 after restoration. Today the ground floor holds local handmade goods, spices, bookstores and restaurants, and the upper floors are apartments. It is close to the old town and within walking distance, making it a good place to browse on a rainy day.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (restaurant open later)
Nearby sights
- Basilica of St. Lawrence
- Asheville Art Museum
- Thomas Wolfe Memorial
- South Slope Brewery District
- Downtown Asheville & Pack Square
- River Arts District
- Botanical Gardens at Asheville
- Omni Grove Park Inn