Asheville, North Carolina is one of the hidden gems of the United States. The city revolves around art, so naturally, the artists who live there are thriving and producing outstanding work. Asheville is home to many different art forms. Take a look. You'll want to visit as soon as you can!

1. River Arts District

If you want to see local artists' galleries, the River Arts District is the place for you. These colorful buildings in the photo above are filled with beautiful artwork. Each artist who works here loves talking about their work with the people who stop by.

2. Street Art

You can't drive through Asheville without street art catching your eye. Because Asheville is such an arts-based town, it's not surprising that the street art is astonishing.

3. Before I Die Wall

Located in the heart of downtown next to the famous double decker bus coffee shop, this wall is made so any person downtown can contribute. Chalk is provided in a cup and the wall extends long enough so many people can write or draw something creative.

4. Downtown shopping

Downtown Asheville is full of bookstores, record stores, boutiques, art stores, you name it. If you're not in the mood to buy anything, it's still a lot of fun to look around and explore the uniqueness of every store.

5. Grove Arcade

No, it's not a gaming arcade. This building itself is an architectural beauty. It's filled with boutiques and craft stores by local artisans.

6. Biltmore

George Washington Vanderbilt II's mansion is a popular tourist destination, but not everyone looks at it through an artist's perspective. It's nothing short of an architectural masterpiece. Inside the mansion there are countless paintings by famous artists like Renoir.

7. Biltmore Village

Right by the Biltmore and just outside of Asheville, this town is designed like a mountain village. Every building has a similar aesthetic - even the McDonald's.

8. Asheville Art Museum

The Asheville Art Museum shows a different side of art from the Biltmore, as it is mainly focused on modern art and North Carolina heritage, making it different from any other museum in the country.

9. LEAF Festival

Lake Eden Arts Festival celebrates artisans all across the nation every fall and spring. People come together to share their talents and love for art, music, food, and nature. This poster is from last year's festival. It takes place at Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain, which is about 15 miles from Asheville.

10. Pinball Museum

This is anything but a traditional museum. The Asheville Pinball Museum has 35 vintage pinball machines that guests can play for as long as they want.