Stories by Janet Moore

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Janet writes and edits from her home in Asheville, N.C. Her writing has appeared in Plough to Pantry, The Laurel, the Asheville Citizen-Times and numerous travel and tourism trade publications.

Visit Janet's website at WordsAndMoore.com.

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Classical Music Experiences in Asheville, NC

In a city where creativity is a way of life, it’s not surprising that the classics play an integral part of Asheville’s music scene in surprising ways. Take the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, for example. “Asheville is a musical oasis between Nashville and Atlanta,” says David Whitehill, executive director of the Symphony. “We have an ecosystem here that is steeped in

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Maryland fans celebrate during the 2023 Asheville Championships at the Harrah's Cherokee Center

Asheville is a Great Place for Sports Fans

Discover Your Favorite New Team in Asheville There's nothing better than a day filled with sports. Add some good food, a cold beverage and a front row seat and you're well on your way to finding a new favorite sports team in Asheville. Whether its baseball, basketball, tennis or roller derby, Asheville can provide heart-pumping action coupled with a memorable afternoon.  Take Me

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A Crossroads of Shopping & Dining at Biltmore Park

Head south from downtown Asheville, where the French Broad River meanders alongside I-26 and you find the pedestrian-friendly shoping and dining neighborhood of Biltmore Park. Developed by the great grandson of George Vanderbilt, the area incorporates residences, businesses, schools and retail shops in one planned community that promotes fitness and fun with the best of Southern living. Who can

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Top Summer Festivals & Events in Asheville

Asheville’s festival scene heats up in the summer with sizzling musical acts, lively performances, arts gatherings and cultural celebrations that span the season. Connect with the city's creative community at some of Asheville's best summer festivals.  Here is a look at the top summer festivals, concerts and events in the Asheville area in 2024. Downtown

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Holiday Shopping Hot Spots in Asheville

Do your holiday shopping in Asheville Crisp mountain air combines with the smell of evergreens, spice-infused apple cider, and hot chocolate. In Biltmore Village carolers are singing the familiar songs of Christmas and on Asheville's street corners, musicians serenade shoppers with old and new holiday favorites. It is the holiday season in Asheville and throughout the city's diverse

A statue of Olmstead lives at the NC Arboretum in Asheville

A Sense of Place: Frederick Law Olmsted’s Legendary Landscapes

See Designer’s Vision Blossom in Asheville He designed New York’s Central Park and Prospect Park; the city of Pinehurst, North Carolina, the landscape surrounding the U.S. Capitol. He pioneered not only landscape architecture but also conservation in America, and there are few places where the genius of Frederick Law Olmsted is better preserved than at Biltmore in Asheville. His design

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Fiber Art Experiences and Heritage in Asheville, NC

Weaving Wonders: Get a Feel for Mountain Fiber Arts in Asheville The natural fiber tradition runs deep in Western North Carolina. Spinning, knitting, weaving and felting are literally part of the region’s fabric. Some say that the tradition of selling functional weavings began 40 miles north of Asheville at a Presbyterian mission located on a remote crossroads near the Tennessee border. It

Autumn glory in the Smokies

Faces of The History of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

George Masa, Horace Kephart and the History of Great Smoky Mountains National Park There was drama in the mountains of Western North Carolina back in the 1920s and 1930s, and it had nothing to do with prohibition and moonshine. One need only read Serena , Ron Rash’s riveting novel set in the region’s rich timber country (or see the movie starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence)

Fall Drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Best Fall Drives For Experiencing Craft Art in Asheville

Discover Appalachian Craft Art Culture Along Area Byways As you travel mountain roads splashed with brilliant fall color, it's easy to understand why Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains have inspired artists and craftspeople for generations. What makes Asheville's craft scene unique is that you'll find artists here are not only preserving traditional mountain handmade

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Asheville-Area B&Bs

Getting Personal With Some Blue Ridge Boutiques Asheville’s emergence as a national destination is nothing new for this bohemian mountain city. At the turn of the 20 th century, Asheville was a favorite playground of America’s rich and famous. Look past its landmark buildings, however, and you’ll find a rich collection of eclectic B&B accommodations, many with a secret or