Asheville 2026 Itinerary Mon-Friday

Monday to Thursday Afternoon Schedule Monday: The Roadside Waterfall & Forest Corridor 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Pisgah National Forest Waterfall Drive - Drive southwest down US-276 into the Pisgah National Forest. Your first stop is Looking Glass Falls, a spectacular 60-foot plunge waterfall visible right from the roadside platform. Drive one mile further to the Moore Cove Falls trailhead. This is an easy, 1.5-mile roundtrip walk through a lush forest that leads to a massive rock grotto where you can walk directly behind the waterfall veil. Evening (Downtown): Park the car at your hotel and head out on foot. Enjoy walkable, acclaimed downtown tapas at Cúrate or explore the lively patios around S. Pack Square. Tuesday: Art, Riverside Vibes & Local Brews 1:15 PM – 4:30 PM: River Arts District (RAD) - Drive 5 minutes down the hill from downtown to the River Arts District. Grab a casual lunch near Marquee Asheville and spend the afternoon wandering through vibrant industrial warehouses filled…