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Rachael Riner
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Last Modified: January 11, 2026

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River Arts District Neighborhood Overview

Murals, Makers, And Wedge Pints

🧭Best known for: colorful murals, converted warehouse studios, pints at the Wedge, and legendary ribs at 12 Bones

📌You'll fit in if: you paint, pedal, and thrift proudly

👕Move here for: studio lofts, quick greenway spins, and brewery crawl vibes

👍Be prepared for: train horns, weekend crowds, and parking roulette

👎The overall feel is: mural-splashed, buzzing studios, riverside respite

Bordered by: French Broad River west between Haywood Road Bridge and Amboy Road by Carrier Park, I-240 with Patton Avenue ramps to the north, Clingman Avenue up to Hilliard Avenue toward South Slope on the east, Meadow Road and the Norfolk Southern tracks with Amboy Road along the south

paint-splattered dreamers chasing riverside golden hour

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Moving to River Arts District - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Asheville or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Asheville guide for the big-picture view — or compare River Arts District against other parts of the city in our Asheville neighborhood guide.