The past, present, and future of African Americans in Asheville is a story of resilience and ingenuity. Learn about this powerful story on Walking, Driving and Specialty Tours
Explore Asheville with artist, poet and visionary DeWayne Barton. Hood tours are an intimate, interactive experience guaranteed to leave you looking at this mountain town with new eyes.

History. Art. Poetry. Music. Community green spaces. Vivid voices. Grassroots initiatives. Led by DeWayne Barton, Hood Tours are among the social enterprises housed under the umbrella of Hood Huggers International that practice the CAP Framework.
Building Capacity
Tours spark grassroots economic development in Asheville’s historically African-American neighborhoods, generate economic support for African-American-owned businesses, while building on strengths intrinsic to the community that allow for self-determination and sustainability.
A portion of all proceeds through Hood Huggers International are devoted to community reinvestment.

Walking tours
Walking Tour
Eagle Street, Downtown
Friday – Saturday
Walking tours explore East End Valley Street in Downtown Asheville, home to shops and galleries featuring merchandise and art from African American artisans and artists, YMI Cultural Center, Stephens Lee Community Center, The Block, and significant African American architecture.
$30/adult; $27/youth ages 4-17 & Senior ages 60+
(taxes and fees are not included)
We charge an additional fee for tours scheduled on non-tour days and private tours
Walking Tour
Burton Street
Friday – Saturday
Walking tours explore the Burton Street community, one of Asheville’s oldest African American neighborhoods founded by E.W. Pearson in 1912, including the Burton Street Community Peace Garden and Burton Street Community Center – former segregated African American elementary school.
$30/adult; $27/youth ages 4-17 & Senior ages 60+
(taxes and fees are not included)
We charge an additional fee for tours scheduled on non-tour days and private tours

Driving tours
Driving Tour
Asheville
Friday – Saturday
Driving tour covers Burton St Community, Downtown and East End Valley
$55/adult; $49.50/youth ages 4-17 & Senior ages 60+
(taxes and fees not included)
We charge an additional fee for tours scheduled on non-tour days and private tours

Testimonials
Youth Leadership: Tours offer employment opportunities for young people.
Tours have been featured in National Geographic, Forbes, Our State magazine, C-SPAN, and various regional publications.
FAQ’s
HOW DO I PURCHASE TICKETS?
HOW LONG ARE THE TOURS?
WHAT DAYS DO YOU OFFER TOURS?
DO I HAVE TO PRINT OUT OR PICK UP MY TICKETS?
WHERE DO THE DRIVING AND DOWNTOWN TOURS DEPART FROM?
Downtown Walking Tours: Meet at the Stephens Lee Recreation Center – 30 George Washington Carver Ave., 28801