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A HANDMADE HOLIDAY: ASHEVILLE GIFT GUIDE 2020

October 21, 2020

~ Custom Leather Accessories, Artisan Foods, Sustainable Outdoor Gear, Plant-Based Skincare and Cocktail Kits + Local Maker Spotlights ~ Visit Holiday Gift Guide In a Blue Ridge Mountain city whose inspiring backdrop has long influenced creatives and entrepreneurs to live their dreams, the maker culture in Asheville, N.C., continues to generate some top-notch products tied to most every facet of

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MILD WINTER AHEAD: FRESH BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES IN ASHEVILLE

October 20, 2020

~ Scenic Serenity, Cozy Wellness + Major Art and Music News ~ This year, weather experts are predicting a warmer winter for the Southeast U.S., possibly bringing more opportunities to enjoy Asheville’s walkable downtown, dine at outdoor patios or in a city “parklet” and to social distance and refresh on a nearby mountainside. Often underrated, winter in Asheville is a bit of a

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FINDING CREATIVE WAYS TO KEEP ASHEVILLE TOP OF MIND FOR MEETING PLANNERS

September 28, 2020

Virtual 3D Site Tours (With Aerial Drone Footage!) + “Mug Moments” Featuring Hotel Partners + Meet Safe Pledge Quickly adapting to the “new normal” as the COVID-19 pandemic halted meetings, conferences and travel across the globe, the Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau has released a series of virtual tools to help support both meeting planners and local

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LINGER LONGER OUTSIDE IN FALL 2020

August 25, 2020

ASHEVILLE TRAVEL NEWS + WHAT A WARMER AUTUMN MEANS FOR FALL ROAD TRIPPERS Travelers may be able to linger outside a little longer in fall 2020. Weather experts predict that fall color will develop later this year and temperatures will be warmer early in the season due to La Niña, an ocean-atmosphere phenomenon that impacts weather around the globe. Road trippers seeking open spaces, fresh

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OPEN SPACES & SCENIC MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES AS THE SUMMER SEASON KICKS OFF

May 22, 2020

Asheville, N.C. resources for safety-first summer travel in the Blue Ridge Mountains ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 22, 2020)—North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's office announced this week its order to lift stay-at-home travel restrictions ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer season. Asheville-area businesses have stepped up to protect workers and guests with

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Together In Spirit: Stories of Creative Community Resilience and New Resources for At Home Travel

April 29, 2020

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 29, 2020) – NEW RESOURCE: Inspiring, immersive content and ways to support our still-vibrant community are being collected and shared via Explore Asheville's new Together in Spirit microsite. For example, the Community Spirit section illuminates Asheville's creative resilience and provides paths for support, while the Virtual Asheville section

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A virtual escape for restless, homebound souls from Asheville, N.C.

March 26, 2020

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 26, 2020) – The world has hit pause on travel (and an ever-growing number of shared human experiences). Like you, Asheville and other destinations are trying to find our way through these strange days in the wake of COVID-19. In addition to supporting our community, we have curated a virtual escape with restless, homebound souls in mind. From virtual hikes in

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SPRINGTIME IN THE BLUE RIDGE: DIVE INTO ASHEVILLE WITH THESE NEW & ICONIC TOURS

February 18, 2020

~ Rooftop Hop at Sunset, Capture the Famed Rhododendron with an Expert Lens, Explore a New Side to Asheville’s Oldest Brewery, See the Sights with Man’s Best Friend + Be at One with the Blooms ~ ASHEVILLE, NC (Feb. 18, 2020) – With the gradually warming weather comes peak exploration time in Asheville, N.C. Creative local

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CREATIVITY, CRAFT & FRESH CULTURE: WHAT YOU CAN’T MISS IN ASHEVILLE IN 2020

November 15, 2019

~ New Art Museum Illuminates Appalachia, National Craft Hub Puts Makers in Focus, Global Arts Center Anchors The Block, James Beard Noms Team Up for Art Deco Food Hall, Vinyl Record Plant Opens with Music Café + Artistic Hotel Amenities ~ ASHEVILLE, NC (Nov. 14, 2019) – Blue Ridge Mountain legacies of craft and creativity take the spotlight in 2020 as Asheville, N.C., marks four major

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A BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY: TRADITIONS, BOTH NEW AND OLD, SHINE BRIGHT IN ASHEVILLE

October 24, 2019

~ Christmas (and “Downton Abbey”!) Come to Biltmore, Instagram-Worthy Lights in a Winter Wonderland, A Bucket-List-Worthy Gingerbread Display, Santa Does a Trial Run + Seasonal Shopping Made Easy ~ ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 24, 2019) – Festive holiday happenings and all things merry and bright abound in Asheville, N.C. Each year, beloved longtime traditions and fresh offerings