The amphitheater steps are your only seating option besides scattered benches, so toss a cushion in your bag if you're planning to post up for a while. There's no parking attached to the spot, so factor in a short walk from wherever you land a space downtown. Restrooms are in nearby buildings rather than on-site, worth knowing before you settle in.

Pritchard Park is a small public park in the heart of downtown Asheville at the corner of Patton Avenue and Haywood Street. Best known as the home of the Friday Night Drum Circle, this triangular green space is the unofficial gathering spot for street musicians, dancers, and anyone who wants to vibe with the city's creative energy.

If you haven't been to the drum circle, have you even been to Asheville? It's the real deal. Locals and tourists all mixed together, just grooving. The energy is unmatched.

Pritchard Park

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