An unforgettable stay.
Experience Asheville.
Downtown Asheville
- Explore Momentum Gallery, with its approximately 15,000 square feet of museum-quality contemporary art, located on the 2 floors directly beneath Elevation Lofts. (Be sure to tell them you are an Elevation Lofts guest. They love visits from their neighbors!)
- Visit the Asheville Art Museum, the Center For Craft, or some of the other 25+ art galleries in downtown Asheville, including the Haen Gallery, Ariel Gallery, Bender Gallery, Benjamin Walls Gallery and many more.
- Sample Asheville’s renowned selection of bars, brewpubs, micro craft breweries, and cideries to appreciate how it earned its designation of Beer City USA for four years running. Check out the calendar of Asheville’s extensive list of Beer Festivals to see what’s happening during your stay, or take a guided Brewery Tour.
- Check out the city on your own by taking a leisurely walk on the self-guided Asheville Urban Trail, strolling through the Grove Arcade, or touring the Thomas Wolfe Memorial (located behind Elevation Lofts and visible from units #304, #305, and #306). Or, hop on an organized tour, such as an Asheville Wellness Tour, or a Flying (electric) Bike Tour, or a LaZoom bus tour, or a Hood Huggers Black History and Art Tour or an Asheville Rooftop Bar Tour.
- Tune into the lively rhythm of Asheville’s eclectic music scene, including many music festivals.
Adventure awaits.
Just a Short Drive Away.
Greater Asheville
- Check out the studios and galleries of some of the 150+ artists housed in 25 converted industrial and warehouse buildings in the River Arts District, including CURVE Studios & Garden, North Carolina Glass Center, Odyssey Co-op Gallery, Pink Dog Creative and many more.
- Just down the hill from downtown you’ll find additional galleries in the Biltmore Village area such as Southern Highland Craft Guild, New Morning Gallery, or Bellagio Art to Wear. Or, a short drive to the outskirts of Asheville will allow you to visit the renowned Allanstand Craft Shop in the Folk Art Center.
- Visit Biltmore Estate, and tour the largest private home in the U.S., along with its amazing grounds, gardens, farm, restaurants, or winery.
- Check out the Adventure Center of Asheville, and enjoy the thrills of its Zipline Canopy Adventures or mountain biking trails.
- Stroll the lovely Botanical Gardens at Asheville or the larger North Carolina Arboretum, or enjoy one of their many programs, tours, or events.
- Pamper yourself at one of Asheville’s unique local spas.
In the center of everything.
Adventure Awaits.
Western North Carolina
- Take a hike in the lovely mountains that surround Asheville. Use the Asheville Hike Finder to find the best options based on difficulty, length, and distance from Asheville, or go with an expert local guide, such as Blue Ridge Hiking Company, or Asheville Hiking Tours.
- Enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, or paddleboarding with a professional outfitter or guide.
- Learn the best local spots and techniques to catch trout, bass, or musky with Southern Appalachian Anglers.
- Find inspiration at Penland School of Craft, an international craft education center dedicated to the creative life offering total-immersion workshops in sixteen beautifully-equipped studios along with artist residencies, a gallery and visitors center.
- Capture amazing photos of breathtaking mountain locations on a WNC Photo Tour.
- Play with your food on a Wild Food Foraging Tour or a Bee-to-Honey Farm Tour.
- Sample a wide variety of wines at local wineries.
- Take a scenic train ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.