Asheville is a mountain adventure, a mecca for mountain folk music, a home for skilled artisans, and a vacation destination seeped in history.
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A mountain vacation destination located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Asheville is full of history, beautiful architecture, great folk music, and beautiful mountains. Asheville has its own regional airport, but the city can also be accessed by Interstates 26, 40, and 240. The cool mountain air and spectacular vistas have been calling people to the city since the 1850’s when it became a premier health resort destination. By the 1920’s it had become the vacation destination for the rich and famous including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford. Now, visitors find a city overflowing with history and ages of architecture. Visitors will find gilded age elegance at America’s largest home, George Vanderbilt’s 250-room, the Biltmore House and the Victorian era in the Smith-McDowell House, Asheville’s oldest home. These historical homes, as well as, museums and Historic Downtown make the city a must-see for history buffs. The downtown area is full of unique shops, restaurants, nightlife, and special events throughout the year. The cuisine offered ranges from Mediterranean to Thai and from four-star to a down-home diner. Many restaurants in Asheville also offer live music like jazz and bluegrass. With more than 30 independent galleries and more than 100 retail shops, visitors will be able to find anything like pottery, glasswork, jewelry, clothing, and souvenirs. A walk down any street turns into a treasure trove of unique shops and boutiques. |
No matter what time you decide to visit beautiful Asheville, there is plenty to see and do. The warm summer days make for great outdoor adventures like hiking through the mountains and hillsides covered in wildflowers. But beautiful summer nights cool down for enjoying the hours after dark. Autumn in the Blue Ridge Mountains is unlike any other when Mother Nature cloaks the area with every shade of red, orange, and yellow. Take a drive down the most beautiful scenic highway in America, the Blue Ridge Parkways. It runs from the mountains, through Asheville, and into the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. Although the winter is mild, visitors and locals can still enjoy the snow found at nearby higher elevations. Visit Ski Beech in Beach Mountain, Sugar Mountain Resort in Banner Elk, or Wolf Laurel Ski Resort in Mars Hill. These three biggest ski mountains in North Carolina are all within 30 minutes from the city. Golfing in the mountains means lush fairways, sprawling bent grass greens, cool breezes, and gently rolling terrain. In the area, visit the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa course, the Great Smokies Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort course, or the Etowah Valley Country Club course. All three are world known for their 18-hole championship courses. The area’s rich cultural heritage can be found at art galleries and performances while there are events, festivals, and regional attractions to involve visitors in the Asheville way of life. No matter when you decide to take a magical vacation in the mountainous city of Asheville, there will be plenty to see, do, and experience. |
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