The 469 mile ribbon of road weaves around the peaks of the stunning blue ridge mountains connecting shenandoah national park virginia and great smoky mountains national park north carolina. Asheville is the commercial hub of western north carolina and is surrounded by the blue ridge mountains and the pisgah national forest. Highest Peaks Asheville Nc S Official Travel Site On street parking free after 6 pm sundays there are more than 700 on street metered spaces in downtown asheville. Downtown mountains asheville nc . Cellular center the. Hampton inn and suites asheville biltmore area although this hotel is on busy brevard road nc 191 across from the asheville outlets its one of our favorites before living in asheville. All meters are for short term parking two hours or less as marked at a cost of 150 per hour. Downtown asheville has a funky bohemian vibe showcased in its local selection of shops restaurants cafes art gallerie