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River Arts District

Head to Asheville, NC's River Arts District with Fido and he can help you sniff out treasures in a variety of studios, galleries, businesses, restaurants, and more. This pet-friendly area is bustling with a creative community of sculptors, painters, glass artists, fabric artists, ceramic artists, print-makers, potters, woodworkers, jewelry-makers, and other artisans. Many of the studios and galleries welcome dogs to join their humans as they pop in for a visit and to browse the artist's work. Come by on the second Saturday of the month and enjoy exhibitions and many open studios. Just keep Fido on a leash at all times and make sure to get permission from the artist or store owner before bringing your pup inside. Visit Website

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BringFido Guest Rating

River Arts District has received a rating of 4.7 out of 5 bones by 3 canine critics on BringFido.

  • Jasmine
    Apr 17, 2024
    Check out the art with your pup

    There are many restaurants and art spaces. You can take pictures in front of murals or enjoy the skate park. Health department states no dogs inside restaurants, but Asheville is very dog friendly and allows them on the patio with a few rules.
    Check out the Marquee building in River Arts South is dog friendly, no backpacks or large bags allowed inside (they have complimentary lockers). Inside, everyone was respectful of pup’s space and asked to pet first. The employees love dogs and offer treats and showed pictures or their own personal dogs. WARNING: watch the path because sometimes there is broken glass or sharp gravel around the area, especially in River Arts North where there is a lot of construction.

  • Roberta
    Jun 26, 2018
    Dog friendly and artsy shopping area

    In terms of dog-friendliness this area is a 5. There were a couple of stores which had no dog signs. In others we asked and were always told our dog could come in. Often he was warmly welcomed. My only complaint is that stores open late, often after 11am, even when their signs state otherwise.

  • Elvis
    More than a year ago
    Good Variety

    The River Arts District is a great place to bring Fido. We are still figuring out which places I can go in and everyone seems friendly. There are lots of places to walk around and see the urban art or be photographed. Be careful as there is lots of broken glass and not necessarily catered to dogs. There is a dog park nearby and lots of places to grab a bite or a brew. I definitely frequent the area. BTW, the skate park even let me inside to watch the boarders and I had a blast.

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