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When:
May 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-05-31T10:00:00-04:00
2025-05-31T12:00:00-04:00
Where:
Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site
52 N Market St
Asheville
NC
Cost:
$5
Contact:
Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site
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Look Forward, Asheville Downtown Walking Tour @ Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site

Join us on Saturdays May 31st or June 7th at 10am for our new tour: “Look Homeward, Asheville.”

We are excited to step back in time and explore the streets of Asheville through the eyes of Thomas Wolfe. This 90 minute walking tour will guide you past the landmarks and real-life settings that inspired and shaped Look Homeward, Angel. Whether you’re a fan of Thomas Wolfe or are simply curious about the city, this tour offers a reflective look into the history of Asheville and its changes over time. We hope you can make it!

The tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial on the front porch of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse.
Tours – $5. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time or the morning of in the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Visitor Center (located directly behind the historic boardinghouse).