River Arts District
An arts district in old factory buildings along the French Broad River, with hundreds of artists' studios, murals and craft beer bars.
The River Arts District stretches about 1.6 km along the French Broad River. More than twenty old warehouses and factories house studios for pottery, glass, painting and more, and you can often watch artists at work. The walls are covered with murals. The district also has barbecue restaurants, craft breweries and cafés. After the 2024 flooding from Hurricane Helene heavily damaged the riverside buildings, most studios have reopened and some are still being rebuilt, so check the official website for a list of open studios before you visit.
Opening hours
Studios mostly 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- South Slope Brewery District
- Grove Arcade
- Basilica of St. Lawrence
- Asheville Art Museum
- Thomas Wolfe Memorial
- Downtown Asheville & Pack Square
- Botanical Gardens at Asheville
- Biltmore Village