Great area to spend the day, experience great local artwork and good restaurants.

Great local theatre, now with multiple screens. 

River Arts District

Welcome! Foundation Studios is a Community Art Center dedicated to providing a space to enjoy art or pursue careers in the arts. Over 80+ artists fill our space & help create our Community. We’re excited to meet you and hope you enjoy the Studio!

"Foundation Studios was incredible. There were tons of artists with unique styles represented throughout the gallery. You have the opportunity to explore some of the their studios and really get a sense for what their process is. Philanthropic partnerships as well, couldn’t recommend enough!" - Paulie K

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Grail Moviehouse is a three screen independent cinema located in the River Arts District at 17 Foundy Street,  showing first run, indie, foreign, documentary films.  Chosen as WNC's top movie theater for 4 years in a row by Mountain Xpress readers.

Great selection of local beers, comfortable seating, and friendly staff make this a great place to catch a movie.

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The Wedge is a neighborhood brewery with two locations - one in the heart of downtown and one in Asheville’s River Arts District.

Wedge Brewing Co

Featuring great coffee, small bites and a great atmosphere.

Summit Coffee Co.

Tender Butts & Sweet Racks
At 12 Bones Smokehouse, They make everything from scratch. Their meats are smoked long & slow over select hardwoods. Their recipes are both old family favorites & new ones. Locations in the RAD and S. AVL.

The famous baby back ribs are legendary. The "damn good corn pudding" is a local favorite!

12 Bones Smokehouse

Hawaiian restaurant in the River Arts District of Asheville.

RosaBees

Wacky, ever-changing combinations of tacos with big, bench-style seating.

White Duck Taco Shop

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Great area to spend the day, experience great local artwork and good restaurants.

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