A must-see blend of history, style, and soul. This stunning 1929 Neo-Gothic landmark wraps up boutique shopping, local art, and delicious eats under one gorgeous glass-topped corridor. Wandering through the halls feels like a stroll through Asheville's heart. From unique gifts and artisan jewelry to cozy bites and killer coffee, it's the perfect place to discover something special and soak up the city's charm all in one place. The architecture alone is worth the visit read more

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Grove Arcade is like an indoor shopping mall mixed with a modern packing house in the heart of downtown Asheville. The historic architecture is beautiful and definitely catches your eye from the outside, but unfortunately that's where the excitement ended for me. Visiting on a Sunday afternoon, the building felt surprisingly quiet. There was very little foot traffic, and many of the shops had few or no customers, giving the space an empty atmosphere rather than the lively marketplace I expected. It's very disappointing!! Parking is another downside. There's no free parking nearby, so you'll need to use metered street parking or pay for one of the public parking garages if you're driving. I prepaid 1.5 hours and was out of the building in less than half and hour. read more

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This shopping arcade located within downtown Asheville, NC is a must see for its historical significance. Retail is located on the first floor while professional offices dot the upper floors. Mostly gift/souvenir shops with a spot of southern fashion clothing/attire read more

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Beautiful structure built in 1922. A few stores remain, but you don't come here to shop, necessarily. You come to eat at one of the many restaurants with a patio or to see what the hype is about. read more

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Grove Arcade has BEAUTIFUL architecture that is worth stopping by to look at. On the exterior of Grove Arcade, there are many food options for dining and on the inside, there are plenty of shops to explore. read more

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So many places claim to be one of America's first indoor malls, but is that something to boast about? The Grove Arcade was completed in 1929 and it's a unique style between English Palladian and Italian Renaissance. It's got a nice mix of shops, and restaurants, and when we visited it was decorated for the holidays. We did a lot of shopping here before eating at the Battery Park Book Exchange. When we visited on a weekday there was plenty of available street parking. We returned over the weekend and parking was definitely scarce, with many of the garages at capacity. read more

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Grove Arcade is more than a shopping center. It's a historic piece of architecture worth seeing. There are paid parking spots out front and plenty of shops and restaurants inside. After eating breakfast at Bebettes inside, we walked through all the local stores. Our eight-year-old daughter loved Bohemian Baby and Razberry Threads. There are restrooms inside, but they open at 10am on Saturdays. read more

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After a tasty lunch at Huli Sue's we decided to stop into the Grove Arcade and poke into some of the shops to see what they had to offer. This beautiful, and historic building offers a nice shopping experience with some unique stores both inside and out, lots of local crafters and vendors selling their goods, and a great spot to find something for anyone. We poked in and out a few of the shops, picking up some small gifts for the coming holiday season. The vendors we dealt with were all very friendly, and offered fair pricing for their hand made items. Others vendors had much higher pricing, but the value is all in the eye of the consumer. Still a spot to check out if you're in downtown Asheville read more

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I loved this historical space and wished I had more time to enjoy the shops. Indoors houses various vendors that sell hats, jewelry, spices and ice cream; just to name a few. Outdoors houses additional stores and restaurants. All of the business owners were very pleasant and welcoming. Very beautiful space in Downtown Asheville that's worth a visit! read more

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Very cute space that offers a variety of little shops and places to eat! I love the indoor-outdoor concept!

Very cool historical building with lots of great shops. If you're in the area you should stop by.

If you love architecture and historic buildings, Arcade Grove is a must-see. It is one of the most beautiful structures, complete with spiral staircases, sculptures, and intricate embellishments throughout. Walking through felt like being taken back in time, surrounded by the charm of a true masterpiece. Beyond its beauty, the building also hosts many local small businesses and restaurants, making it both breathtaking and full of life. read more

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Originally opened in 1929, the arcade fell into disrepair. It was eventually renovated and reopened to the public in 2002. The architecture is beautiful with a lot of Art Deco touches. The arcade now includes offices and hi-end retail. It is beautiful and well worth a visit. read more

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Busy but in a good way. Lots of people buying nick nacos. There is something for everyone in that place!

Indoor mall. Must try Benettes so good! The architecture is amazing and beautiful. Definitely walk through just to see and look around. I DLdid visit the gem store and there are so many beautiful stones. The history here is rich. And there are some really need stops where you. Can read some of this history . As an important part of the Civil War history, I highly recommend you walk through not just to shop but to educate yourself on some of our past history. read more

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Gives old train station but in a good way. I had a lot of fun walking around and shopping in a few stores. Proud owner of a new refrigerator magnet and worry stone. The prices for both were great plus the hat store is having a 50% wall sale. Scored a new hat for the birthday man lol. read more

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I loved exploring here. Beautiful old building with great local shops inside. We had a great time walking around outside afterwards and found lunch nearby at Modesto. I saw another review where someone mentioned that the price to park wasn't worth the visit to her. I would recommend taking the trolley from the visitors center like we did. No worries about parking. The trolley had six stops on its route. When we were done at the Grove we hopped back on the trolley and completed the trolley tour. read more

Very beautifully made. Small businesses here that I love to support. Every one is very friendly. Nice restaurants. Asheville and neighboring places seem to open later in the day so just beware of opening and closing times. Cute trinkets and stuff for all types of people. read more

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While visiting Asheville we went to Grove Arcade thinking it was either a mall or a huge place with video games. It was much smaller and not what I thought. It's a smaller version of a mall with cute boutiques from locals. If you want something different than a mall with local shops and cute vibes, this is your place. We went during Christmastime so it was a great place to spend some time admiring the decorations. The second floor is not dedicated to shopping. In fact, they are apartments! This is very unique. How fun would it be to go downstairs and do your shopping? read more

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What a stunning, historic building. Definitely worth a visit as a local or especially as a visitor. There are an abundance of shops, some accessible from within and some only from the outside. Jewelry, gifts, hats, chocolate, books, etc., most of which are goods from local vendors. If you enjoy architecture, make sure to look up, as the skylights and details of the archways and carved stonework are amazing! There is a row of restaurants on the outside with quaint patios and a row of built-in metal stands outside for local merchants to sell their handmade goods. Loved these stands for a farmer's market feel in the midst of this hip, bohemian downtown area. The Battery Park Bookstore was closed the day we went (bummer), so make sure to look at the hours for this hot spot ahead of time to enjoy a glass of champagne and get your read-on! read more

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Just an old building with a few shops. Nothing to write home about. Clerks very polite and friendly.

Highly recommend checking out Grove Arcade for its beautiful architecture. Outside of admiring the building, there isn't much to do. There are some local shops but a lot of them were closed when I visited on a Saturday. Not sure if it was due to Covid or if some of the shops just have weird hours. Bathrooms are gross though. I visited two different bathrooms and they were both dirty and missing paper towels. read more

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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. read more

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While I thought the architecture was super pretty, I was highly disappointed with the retail offerings. The website made it seem as though there was a lot of food and stores, but it didn't say that a lot of the food is outside the building and many stores were closed on a Sunday. Was nice to walk around, but not much to do. read more

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If you're in the area, I would definitely recommend stopping by! It's super pretty inside and great for taking pictures, and there are some nice shops including ones for souvenirs, jewelry, and even yarn-lovers. There's a beignet shop too. There are some tables as well if you just want to hang out. We parked at a garage just south of it on a Sunday, and we paid $4 for 2 hours, which isn't bad. There was plenty of parking spots left. Pretty sure streetside parking is free but may be difficult to find. read more

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I thought this was a great little shopping location in downtown Ashville. The building itself sets it as unique and it is lovely, especially the area that opens up to the skylight view. We visited a few shops there and picked up some local items. I would recommend a visit for sure. read more

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Excellent downtown spot, America's first indoor mall! Many unique shops and the architecture is gorgeous. A great place to spend a rainy day. read more

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Very cool shopping center here and most importantly really appreciate the public restrooms and how clean they are. Located in a very popular area with lots of food, drink and shopping options. Nice to have the indoor space on bad weather days as well. read more

A beautiful building and terrific location. There are some nice places to eat on the outside. The inside however seems like a waste of space. There are maybe 2 stores that are worthwhile. Worth a visit though to see the architecture. . read more

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I had seen signs for the Grove Arcade the first time I had traveled to Asheville last year but never made my way around to visiting. This time, my lady and I were walking through downtown Asheville and saw signs for the building and decided to check out. Walking through the doors into the front halls gives you the realization that this building has been around for a while (since 1929, I believe). The architectural design is really cool, with the original look giving an incredible ambiance showcasing the history as you peruse the shops now occupying the spaces. When you walk through the Western entrance and turn to the left after pass the row of empty booths where you could make a phone call back in the day, it's almost as if you're experiencing a time capsule in a way. It's great that buildings such as these are maintained and not taken down to make way for newer structures. The shops that occupy the retail spaces of the Arcade offer crafted furniture, art, and knickknacks, as well as clothing apparel, books, and jewelry. They also have some restaurants and food vendors that offer various types of Southern cuisine, charcuterie, and other styles. Grove Arcade is a beautiful place to take a break from the breweries and other activities that surround Asheville. read more

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The architecture alone is reason enough to go. Hubby and I came on a Saturday late afternoon. The building is spectacular! This building's restoration was purposed to bring about patrons to immerse themselves into Asheville lifestyle and culture through shopping and dining. Even though most of the businesses were closed, it gave us the opportunity to see the bones of this building. On the outskirts of it, you'll find the Maker's Market where vendors are selling their homemade items ranging from soaps, jellies, jewelry and other cool textiles. Beautiful beautiful sight to see! read more

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This place absolutely a wonderful experience. The vendors were local, small businesses. They had unique good and services and of course a vested interest in catering to the customer. The bathrooms were clean, in fact the whole mall was clean. There's also a luxury apartment in the middle. I visited it twice during my stay in Asheville and will again when I comeback to Asheville. read more

If you're looking for the arcade, as in pinball machines, that's across the street. This kind of arcade is like an old-time shopping mall. This place is ornate! It's a really cool old building, with a central corridor taking you through many shops. The design is very retro, bring built around 1929 and restored recently. The building is built on a hill, so the elevation slowly changes throughout the center. You can check out the architectural drawings for the place in the center of the atrium, near what used to be telephone booths. All of the shops here are on the higher end. None of the things are essentials, but fun things for tourists, or people seeking to decorate their homes, or giving Asheville themed gifts. I was pretty impressed with how there weren't very many vacancies, and everything was in good working order. Be sure to check out the griffins out front, guarding the arcade. read more

For me, the architecture is the main attraction at the Grove Arcade. Interesting architectural details and a number of nice shops to browse. Definitely worth your time if you are in Asheville. read more

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The Grove Arcade is one of Asheville's historic buildings. It was envisioned to be much larger but Grove died before the building was completed. It still carries out what he had hoped for the community with the shops and services. Now The Grove Arcade has shops and services on the first floor with housing and offices upstairs. It is worth a visit to the Grove Arcade just to see the architecture but there are some great shops to browse through as well. If you are looking for some "me time" and "self care", there is Wake Foot Sanctuary. A market offers fresh produce. read more

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This is a really cute, old-school mall! We came here on a Sunday, so unluckily for us most of the shops were closed - some due to covid and others did not operate on Sundays. The stores that were open though were nice to browse through, and were very unique! While this area is pretty small and won't require much of your time to go through, it is still worth checking out if you are downtown! read more

There is so much to do at the arcade! From shops to restaurants, to taking a stroll around the block which is surrounded my more little shops, there is so much to do. read more

Bottom Line: Beautiful, historic architecture with an eclectic mix of average shops. The Grove Arcade is a really neat historic building in downtown Asheville that features local shops. I love how bright it is inside thanks to the glass ceilings and I think the spiral staircases between floors were neat. This building has been beautifully restored and I appreciate that. The ground floor of the arcade is a variety of restaurants and eclectic shops like art galleries, antique stores and speciality shops. The second floor is offices and the third floor is apartments. It sure would be neat to live here! We had lunch at Carmel's, bought socks at Razberry Threads and mostly admired the architecture. We were lucky to score a parking spot right out front and the meter fees were reasonable. read more

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This is a pretty cool place to visit in downtown Asheville. It's classic architecture and it serves a great purpose. Lots of businesses to explore and there is information inside to Enlighten you more on the history. Give it a shot! read more

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I do not include shopping on my agenda when traveling or on vacation, but I went through here. My hotel room overlooked the building, I was impressed by the architecture and read a bit about the history. That is why I chose to at least investigate it. I was not disappointed. According to the literature, this was the first indoor shopping mall in the country. It served many purposes over the years and the old girl is still in her prime. There are so many architectural details that just amazed me. The spiral stair cases that wound in and out of the walls were interesting. Ornamental metal and gargoyles really intrigued me. Even the elevator lobby was nicely appointed. Naturally lit from a glass roof brightened the place. At one point, I just sat there admiring the details. The stores, however seemed like they were very upscale and probably not in my budget. read more