Here's What Has Reopened in Asheville and Buncombe County post Hurricane Helene

Many local businesses have reopened their doors to visitors and a community that has rallied together through gumption and grit.

Our community is making progress every day, surely and safely. We are encouraging customers to support local businesses by visiting respectfully, with heart, patience and planning.

Almost all of downtown Asheville is open and ready for business, its infrastructure having remained largely untouched by the storm. Downtown shops, restaurants, galleries, artist studios and restaurants are open—alongside our neighbors in the towns of Weaverville and Black Mountain. South Asheville and the Asheville Regional Airport are open. Biltmore Estate has reopened and is welcoming guests for a holiday season of hope and reconnection. 

New Search Tool to Help You Plan

To keep visitors and residents informed, we’ve launched a new tool that lets you check the status of local businesses. Our listings now show which places are OPEN, TEMPORARILY CLOSED, CLOSED, or have a CALL FOR STATUS label. Search by categories or by area below to see what’s currently accessible. These statuses will continue to be updated. If you’re a local business wanting to be included, please complete this form.

*Note: There are areas that need more time and support. We are mindful that high-impact areas—including sections of the River Arts District, Biltmore Village and Swannanoa—have a longer road ahead, so checking status online, calling ahead and making sure roads are opened is advised before traveling to these areas. We are here for our neighbors throughout western North Carolina.

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