Asheville, North Carolina / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville brings together downtown Art Deco, a riverside arts district and gardens in the Blue Ridge region. The arboretum lies south of the centre, so allow time for a separate outing.
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Pack Square Park
Pack Square Park marks the beginning and end of Asheville’s Urban Trail. Use the open square to place an outdoor sculpture or city building within a wider downtown composition.
Search Google MapsFlat Iron Building and sculpture
A large iron sculpture stands in front of Asheville’s Flat Iron Building. Pair the sculpture with the narrow building behind it, then move closer for an architectural detail.
Search Google MapsGrove Arcade
Grove Arcade is a historic downtown shopping arcade on the Urban Trail. Photograph its exterior from the street and look for repeating lines around the entrance.
Search Google MapsBasilica of Saint Lawrence
The Basilica of Saint Lawrence is known for its large dome. A wider exterior view can place the church in its downtown setting; check current visitor guidance before entering.
Search Google MapsS&W Building
Asheville’s S&W Building is an Art Deco landmark on the Urban Trail. Frame the façade and its geometric decoration, then look for the nearby Fluvial artwork.
Search Google MapsRiver Arts District
The River Arts District stretches along the French Broad River among former industrial buildings and working studios. The district is open and continues to recover after Hurricane Helene. Photograph the streetscape from public space and check studio access individually.
Search Google MapsAsheville Botanical Garden
This garden near the university focuses on native plants of the southern Appalachians. Follow the garden paths and use foliage to frame a quieter detail rather than stepping into planting areas.
Search Google MapsNorth Carolina Arboretum
South of downtown, the arboretum has cultivated gardens including the Quilt Garden. Its patterns change seasonally. Photos used to sell a product or promote a service require a special-use permit from the US Forest Service; personal photos are allowed.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Explore Asheville, the Asheville Urban Trail
- Explore Asheville, Fluvial and the S&W Building
- Explore Asheville, things to do in Asheville
- Explore Asheville, gardens in Asheville
- North Carolina Arboretum, photography guidance
- City of Asheville, Pack Square Park
- Public Art Archive, Flat Iron Architecture
- Grove Arcade, history and architecture
- City of Asheville, Fluvial artwork and S&W Building
- River Arts District Artists, district overview and recovery
- Asheville Botanical Garden, visitor information