Asheville is situated in the heart of western North Carolina and is easily accessible by a beautiful drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains on I-40. The Orange Peel is located in a downtown area and is within walking distance of many hotels, restaurants, shops and bars.

Driving directions:

From the West
Take I-40 East to I-240 Asheville (Exit 46) follow I-240 for 4 miles to Patton Avenue (Exit 4) take Patton through 8 lights (less than a mile) to the Vance Monument and turn right on Biltmore Avenue The Orange Peel is at the second light on the right, look for the big orange arrow.

From the South
Take I-26, when you cross I-40, continue on I-26 it will merge with 1-240 follow I-26/I-240 for 4 miles to Patton Avenue (Exit 4) take Patton through 8 lights (less than a mile) to the Vance Monument and turn right on Biltmore Avenue The Orange Peel is at the second light on the right, look for the big orange arrow.

From the East
Take I-40 West to South Asheville. US-25 (Exit 50-B) Stay in the right lane, follow Biltmore Ave north for 3 miles

From Johnson City, Tenn
Take I-26 E from Johnson City, I-26 E becomes US-19 S / US-23 S (also known as “Future I-26” on some signs) Take the I-240 E exit on the LEFT toward I-40 E, Merge onto I-240 E  toward Expressway. Take the Merrimon Ave exit- Exit 5A. Turn left onto Broadway Street(which is what Merrimon becomes - it turns into Biltmore Avenue as well)

The Orange Peel is on the right. Parking is on the street or use one of two public pay garages on the left before you get to The Orange Peel. The Orange Peel is at the corner of Biltmore and Hilliard on the left, look for the big orange arrow.

Traveling by air:
Asheville Regional Airport is located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Asheville and has mostly connecting flights to major cities. Their website is located HERE.

Nearby Hotels:
Double Tree
Residence Inn
Sleep Inn

Nearby Restaurants:
Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company
Doc Chey's
Barley's
Zambra's
Early Girl Eatery