Asheville City Hall, Asheville
The Asheville City Hall building is a historic structure and one of the most famous buildings in the city. Construction on the building began in 1926 and was completed in 1928. Architect Douglas Ellington designed the Asheville City Hall in the Art Deco style that was popular at that time.
The unique color of the building is based on the color of the soil in the region. Pink clay mixes with red terra cotta tiles and pink marble with accents of green and gold. The octagonal roof is outfitted with strips of terra cotta rather than the more typical rectangular shingles to accent the angular design.
The City Hall building is located in the Downtown Asheville Historic District, which makes it an ideal stopping spot for all self-guided walking tours. Visitors can appreciate the view of the building from nearby Pack Square Park. They are also welcome inside during regular business hours.
The unique color of the building is based on the color of the soil in the region. Pink clay mixes with red terra cotta tiles and pink marble with accents of green and gold. The octagonal roof is outfitted with strips of terra cotta rather than the more typical rectangular shingles to accent the angular design.
The City Hall building is located in the Downtown Asheville Historic District, which makes it an ideal stopping spot for all self-guided walking tours. Visitors can appreciate the view of the building from nearby Pack Square Park. They are also welcome inside during regular business hours.
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Sight Name: Asheville City Hall
Sight Location: Asheville, USA (See walking tours in Asheville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Asheville, USA (See walking tours in Asheville)
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Walking Tours in Asheville, North Carolina
Create Your Own Walk in Asheville
Creating your own self-guided walk in Asheville is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Asheville Introduction Walking Tour
Asheville, North Carolina, a picturesque city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a vibrant cultural and commercial hub that draws inspiration from its stunning natural surroundings. The city traces its origins back to the late 18th century, when it was incorporated in 1797, and was named after Samuel Ashe, the North Carolina Governor at the time.
Asheville's complex history is marked... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Asheville's complex history is marked... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Historical Churches Walking Tour
Those interested in quaint religious architecture are in for a pleasant surprise while in Asheville. The city is home to a number of Baptist churches, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, as well as Churches of Christ, not to mention a few non-Christian places of worship too, so it is safe to claim that practically each street corner here is a door to another denomination.
Among... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Among... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Shopping Walking Tour in Asheville
Shopping in Asheville, NC is an elaborate activity, so one will definitely need a good deal of time to prepare for this exciting adventure. The city's streets are packed with a diverse and eclectic range of stores, little outlets, and craft galleries, catering to the diverse tastes and preferences of shoppers.
One notable destination is the Grove Arcade, an architectural gem that houses a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
One notable destination is the Grove Arcade, an architectural gem that houses a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles