Asheville Is Calling You Back Again
Be part of the comeback
Plan Your Return Trip with Heart
Since Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina in late September 2024, the Asheville area is open and calling you back. Named one of The New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2025," we are heartened by the gumption, grit, and people of Appalachia helping neighbors and opening their doors to welcome guests back.
Our vibrant downtown and nearby towns like Weaverville, Black Mountain, and South Asheville are open and ready to welcome you, having remained largely untouched by storm impacts. From galleries and shops to local studios, restaurants, and the iconic Biltmore Estate, a season of connection awaits. When you visit, you’re more than a guest—you’re part of our comeback.
Find a Place to Stay
When it’s time to call it a night, Asheville offers a wide selection of places for visitors to rest their head. Just like local businesses and restaurants across the area, hotels and inns are open and safely welcoming guests.
Revive Your Spirit (and Ours) This Winter
The Asheville area welcomes you back after Hurricane Helene. Plan a return trip with heart and be part of the comeback this winter, where fewer crowds and last-minute deals invite you to savor the season’s best.
Search What's Open by Area
Plan with heart. With power and potable water restored, attractions, restaurants, breweries, music venues, hotels, inns and businesses are open, widely available and welcoming guests.
There are areas that need more time and support. We are mindful that high impact areas—including parts of the River Arts District, Biltmore Village and Swannanoa—have a longer road ahead and are opening in pockets and stages. See what’s open across neighborhoods and nearby towns with our interactive map.
Itineraries & Inspiration
Request a Free Visitor Guide
There’s no better way to start your trip planning than with Asheville’s Official Visitor Guide.
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Stay in the know with the best of Asheville delivered straight to your inbox.
Download the Explore Asheville App
Plan your time in Asheville from the comfort of your device.