Asheville's best collection of locally made gifts, art, and specialty items.
  • FAQs

How late are you open?

We are open 7 days a week

and open late on weekends all year!

9 am – 5:30 pm Sunday
9:30 am – 6 pm Monday
9:30 am – 6 pm Tuesday
9:30 am – 6 pm Wednesday
9:30 am – 6 pm Thursday
9 am – 8:30 pm Friday
9 am – 8:30 pm Saturday

Holiday Closures
Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day • Christmas Eve (early close)

Is there parking nearby?

Parking Garages
We recommend using one of the City of Asheville’s parking decks. They’re safe, reliable and cheaper than on-street parking. The first hour is free and each additional hour is $1.25 Plus, parking decks are attended Monday through Saturday from 10am to 7pm and accept cash, coins, Visa or MasterCard.

There are also several private garages and parking lots located throughout downtown.

On-street Parking
You’ll find plenty of on-street parking around town. Metered parking is for two hours or less (as marked) and is $1.50 per hour. Meters accept coins or you can download the Passport Parking App to pay by phone. Metered parking is enforced Monday through Saturday from 8am to 6pm. Parking is free after 6pm and all day Sunday as well as on city holidays. Some areas of the downtown now feature a pay-by-phone option. Look for signs with instructions.

Asheville Transit
The City of Asheville’s transit system provides bus service throughout the city including downtown. The Transit Center is located at 49 Coxe Avenue in downtown. For more information on our transit system, visit the City of Asheville’s website.

How do I get there?

From the East:
Take 40 West to 240 West. Exit Montford/Haywood Road (sign posted here for the Civic Center) Take a left. Take a left at first stop light. Take an immediate right on French Broad. Take the first left on Otis Street. Take the second left on Wall Street. We are #35 Wall Street.

From the West:
Take 40 East to 240 East. Exit Patton Avenue. Stay straight on Patton. Take a left at Otis Street (There is a traffic light here. The Downtown Inn is on your right. Otis is a lefthand turn only.) Take an immediate right on Wall Street. We are #35 Wall Street.

From the South:
Take 40 East to 240 East. Take 26 West to 240 East. Exit Patton Avenue. Stay straight on Patton. Take a left at Otis Street (There is a traffic light here. The Downtown Inn is on your right. Otis is a lefthand turn only.) Take an immediate right on Wall Street. We are #35 Wall Street.

From the North:
Take 40 East to 240 East. Coming in on 19/23 South exit Patton Avenue. Stay straight on Patton. Take a left at Otis Street (There is a traffic light here. The Downtown Inn is on your right. Otis is a lefthand turn only.) Take an immediate right on Wall Street. We are #35 Wall Street.

Are Rest Rooms Available for gift shop visitors?

Yes, two private locking bathrooms are available for all genders and gender identifications

Are Pets Allowed?

Yes, as long as they are well-behaved and friendly. We enjoy four-legged visitors too!

See what visitors are saying…

Worth Stopping In!

Loved the combination of local artisan gifts and photographic displays. Beautifully simple storytelling and a great place to stock up on some thoughtful gifts!

Kelsie Moose, Boone, North Carolina

Visit Us

35 Wall Street
Asheville, NC 28801
heidi@asheville-emporium.com
Tel: (828) 785-5722

We're Open!

9:00 am – 8:45 pm Sunday
9:15 am – 8:45 pm Monday
9:15 am – 8:45 pm Tuesday
9:15 am – 8:45 pm Wednesday
9:15 am – 8:45 pm Thursday
9:15 am – 9:00 pm Friday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday

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We are open late on weekends year round and on evenings during spring, summer and fall. Please note that our hours vary seasonally.