Grove Arcade Architecture Tour

Welcome!

Conceived by Asheville business leader (and developer of the Grove Park Inn) Edwin Wylie Grove, Grove Arcade served as one of the city’s leading commercial buildings in the 1930s. Though it was closed to the public in 1942, by the 1970s local support for a return to its original use was increasing, and after an extensive renovation it reopened in 2002. Today the ground level is filled with an exciting mix of galleries, shops, and restaurants enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

The second floor is occupied by offices, and the third through fifth floors house luxury apartments. As you enter the building, you’ll notice it was constructed on a slope. The building’s designers followed the topography of the land, which makes for unique spaces and changing levels throughout. Grove Arcade boasts a mix of several defined architectural styles, further adding to its charm.

We hope you enjoy our architectural tour. Walk the marble halls, learn about Grove Arcade’s origins, and meet the personalities who created it.

Our hearts are heavy but hopeful as we navigate this natural disaster together as a community. The inside of the Grove Arcade is temporarily closed to the public until further notice. While the Grove Arcade is closed to the public, some of the restaurants on “Restaurant Row” are open and serving what they have at various times of the day. Please check their social media pages for their status as things change continuously. Some of our tenants have online stores that you can support, realizing that order fulfillment will vary with each individual situation of that store.

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We look forward to seeing you all at the Grove Arcade as soon as we can safely reopen.