Grove Arcade Tours and Tickets
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Grove Arcade
- All retailers are from Asheville or the mountain region.
- Though outdoor, the Makers Market is open rain or shine.
- All restaurants are locally owned and feature varying cuisines.
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What’s the best way to experience Grove Arcade?
There are plenty of ways to experience Grove Arcade. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:
How much does it cost to visit Grove Arcade in 2026?
Grove Arcade itself is free to enter and browse—there's no admission fee for the building, shops, or galleries. However, there are plenty of tours you can take that will help you learn more about the arcade and historic Asheville and have some fun along the way. City sightseeing tours start at as little as US$5.
What’s the best time to visit Grove Arcade?
Weekday mornings at Grove Arcade tend to be considerably quieter, as weekends bring more shopping and dining traffic, not to mention the bustle from the outdoor Portico Market. Spring's Arcade in Bloom event (late April) and the winter holiday tree lighting are especially popular times and add extra pomp and circumstance.
What’s there to do at Grove Arcade?
There’s much to do at Grove Arcade: Browse specialty shops, art galleries, and antique dealers, grab a meal along its restaurant row, or sip a drink at the Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar. Outside, the Portico Market features local farmers and craftspeople, and self-guided architecture tours highlight the building's 1920s design.
What is Grove Arcade known for?
The Grove was built to be “the most elegant building in America” in the 1920s. It has Tudor Gothic architecture and houses independent shops, galleries, and restaurants in the historic heart of downtown Asheville. It's also recognized for its comeback story—it was closed for decades before it reopened in 2002 after a renovation.
Is Grove Arcade worth visiting?
Yes, for most visitors, absolutely—it's a free, walkable historic landmark packed with local shops, art, and dining, making it an easy add-on to a downtown Asheville itinerary. Architecture fans and shoppers tend to get the most out of it, though most visitors enjoy popping in and taking in the scene.