Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Thomas Wolfe House
The boarding house where author Thomas Wolfe lived as a boy, the real-life model for “Dixieland” in Look Homeward, Angel.
This Victorian-style wooden boarding house was “Old Kentucky Home,” run by Wolfe’s mother, and it served as the model for the novel Look Homeward, Angel. The house is a state historic site. The visitor center has exhibits, and you must tour the interior with a guide (about US$5). The original furnishings remain in place. It sits on the north side of the old town within walking distance, and pairs well with a visit to Grove Arcade and the Basilica.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Downtown Asheville & Pack Square
- Asheville Art Museum
- Basilica of St. Lawrence
- Grove Arcade
- South Slope Brewery District
- River Arts District
- Botanical Gardens at Asheville
- Omni Grove Park Inn