Travel Information
Asheville is calling you back again. Be part of the comeback.
We’re open. The Asheville area welcomes you back after Hurricane Helene. Plan a return trip with heart and be part of the comeback.
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 is open and welcoming guests for a festive holiday season.
With power fully restored and potable water widely restored, attractions, restaurants, breweries, music venues, hotels, inns and businesses are open, widely available and welcoming guests across the Asheville area. Our community is making progress every day. There are areas that have a longer road ahead—including parts of the River Arts District, Biltmore Village and Swannanoa. Appalachian resilience shines as pockets of business reopen in high-impact areas.
Planning is key—check listings and maps as you visit with heart. Plan a return trip with heart. Get inspired by a lively calendar of events, search what’s open and check out interactive maps and travel FAQs. Revive your spirit (and ours) this winter—be part of the comeback.
What's Open?
Many local businesses have reopened their doors to visitors and a community that has rallied together through gumption and grit. We are encouraging customers to support local businesses by visiting respectfully, with heart, patience and planning.
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.
Search What's Open by Area
Plan with heart. With power fully restored and potable water widely 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.
Places to Stay
Just like local businesses and restaurants across the Asheville area, many hotels and inns are open and safely welcoming guests. Planning ahead is essential. The best travel plan is to check online and call lodging properties directly to learn what to expect and confirm that your needs will be met.
Getting Here
Asheville is accessible by both air and road, with Asheville Regional Airport operating and major highways open for entry. Though some routes remain closed due to Hurricane Helene’s impacts, alternate paths are available from various directions. Key highways like I-40 and I-26 have partial access, and travelers can find real-time updates on closures and detours at DriveNC.gov.
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