Grove Arcade
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Grove Arcade is a beautifully preserved historical building in the heart of Downtown Asheville that represents the heart and character of the town. It’s rich history and ornate architecture combined with its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants offer patrons a full-day immersion into Asheville lifestyle and culture.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Eric B
    146 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A trendy little town with a nice, casual atmosphere
    A trendy little town with a nice, casual atmosphere. Too many brewpubs and bluegrass establishments to count and most are quite good. Fun art and entertainment scene overall. Do the comedy bus tour for an extra quirky look at town.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 March 2024
  • smiller324
    Indianapolis, Indiana62 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice place to visit
    Nice little indoor mall. Several shops (a little out of my price range, but still neat) and places to eat. I thought there would be more inside, but it is in walking distance to many, many things and parking was good. It was nice to come inside here on a hot day.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 1 July 2024
  • Brian O
    Knoxville, Tennessee561 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    24 hour in Asheville
    This spot has many restaurants and nice little shops. The architecture inside is what I like the most. I could have walked around for hours to see all the little details. The spiral stairs were my favorite. We were there on a Tuesday before noon. Recommend checking opening times before heading here or many areas in Asheville.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 29 August 2024
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Monroe145 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
The Grove is the most beautiful shopping mall that I have ever seen, but not because it is modern; indeed, it is an architectural antique. In the 1920's, the builder envisioned a five-story base with a skyscraper spire of several more floors. Due to the Depression, building stopped after the base was built, leaving it to be called an "unfinished skyscraper." However, no one would never deem it unfinished just by looking at it. The inside is marvelously made and decorated with winding staircases and balconies. Even the restrooms are something to see. Most of the stores seemed very upscale, but there was a wide range of goods. Above the first floor are offices and then residences. There are several eating establishments also on the first floor. After taking photos, we ate at a gourmet burger place on their outdoor patio. Even if a person is not interested in shopping, just walking through and viewing the building is worthwhile as an architectural masterpiece.
Written 18 September 2020
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey16,674 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Grove Arcade is in downtown Asheville and if you are to see one spot in downtown Asheville maybe, arguably, should be this interesting building. It is an indoor shopping mall in a never completed 1929 opulent building. A place to stroll if weather does not cooperate and to check their offer of novelty stores.
Written 15 March 2020
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Travis Dane
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
This building is special. It has beautiful architecture, rich history that you can feel as you walk the halls, a unique collective of Asheville craftspeople and merchants, and a couple of my favorite restaurants. I wish the beautiful spiral staircases were open, but I get it. I walk my dog inside at least twice a week, as it is so peaceful. I highly recommend if you are visiting Asheville to stop in, and if you live in Asheville, it's kind of a lowkey hang out
Written 11 August 2020
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Thank you so much for your five star review! We hope to see you and your pup again soon. We should also mention that we have free WiFi if you're ever looking for a place to relax and work. :) Take care!
Written 2 September 2020
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Jen K
Lititz, PA216 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Couples
The Grove Arcade was a stop we made on a rainy day. It looked to be in the top 5 things to do in Asheville. The history of the building is interesting in itself, and it is quite pretty. However, I am not an artsy person, and the only shops in this arcade were art studios and furniture stores. The second floor was offices, and the top floor was I don’t know what..... So we walked around the total of 15 shops, 0 we went in (again, personal preference) for 15 minutes and left. Come here if you’re looking for a new art piece, otherwise, it sadly can be skipped.
Written 8 May 2021
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2disland
Madison, IN225 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
The Grove Arcade is a beautifully renovated building in downtown Asheville. The inside houses several small shops while the outside has a variety of restaurants and additional shops. It is worth your time just to stroll through and see the architecture. It is a spectacular building.
Written 7 August 2020
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Thank you so much for your five star review, Sharon! If you enjoyed your stay, you'll LOVE our upcoming Winter Wonderland decorations, starting in late November. Take care!
Written 2 September 2020
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William S
Kobe, Japan1,522 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Couples
The Grove has had several “lives” over time but for the last 15-20 years has really come into its own as a destination. While the general direction has been an increasing number of cafes and restaurants you will also find an interesting hat store, a large furniture store, spa, hair styling, local crafts and a great book store with cafe. It is worth exploring store by store so that you don’t miss something. The building is quite beautiful in itself. There are offices and residences upstairs though there is no reason to explore those areas.
Written 27 October 2021
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63Kathyd
Winter Haven, FL956 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Friends
We went mid afternoon on a Tuesday and many of the shops were closed. It was a nice place to walk through and enjoy the ac but that’s about it. I’m sure when the shops are open it’s a great place. I’m sure Covid has greatly affected their business but there were a good number of people window shopping.
Written 6 August 2020
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We appreciate you visiting! As you noticed, shop and restaurant hours may vary during these extraordinary times, but we hope that did not detract from you being able to enjoy our historic architecture. Many of our merchants have expanded their hours of operation since your visit. If you get a chance to return and explore the shops, we hope you consider updating your review based on your experience. Take care!
Written 2 September 2020
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OrangeBackpacker
Hamburg, MI153 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
The architecture is cool, not many shops inside. The best part is the couple of vendors outside. If you’re trying to do a lot in Asheville, walking around Grove Arcade is a bit of a waste of time.
Written 11 July 2021
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Maria R
McHenry, IL12 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
This was suggested to us, but what a disappointment! This place is dark, emtpy, with nothing but a few sad retail stores, with some homemade stuff. A complete waste of time...there are restaurants all around this place, but they are mainly fast food outdoor places....Don't waste your time with this place
Written 16 May 2022
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Brian W.
6 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
It is a beautiful building with really cool visual sight lines. However, it is full of very high end shoppes where you are scared that you might break something. I would not make a special trip just to visit this location.
Written 4 September 2020
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