Located just a few miles from downtown, this area is filled with quaint, tree-lined neighborhoods, storied history, local eateries, picturesque parks and two charming towns.
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Only a few minutes from downtown, discover name brand shopping and restaurants along with numerous accommodation options. Further east, enjoy the bucolic farming community of Fairview and picturesque charm of Black Mountain, known as “America’s Prettiest Small Town.”
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Just south of Asheville you will find the renowned Biltmore Estate and idyllic Biltmore Village, along with easy access to unique antiques, shopping and some of area’s top restaurants.
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Where anything goes and everyone is welcome! Here you will find a thriving arts scene, rare vintage finds, low-key hangouts and restaurants galore. Float down the French Broad River or uncover the rural communities of Leicester and Candler.
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Asheville’s cultural center is home to award winning restaurants, eclectic galleries, lively music, awe-inspiring architecture and historical moments that can be uncovered around every corner.
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Located just a few miles from downtown, this area is filled with quaint, tree-lined neighborhoods, storied history, local eateries, picturesque parks and two charming towns.
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Living and Learning with the Artists Asheville’s River Arts District (RAD) is a destination that grew out of necessity. Artists needed cheap rent and large spaces. An industrial zone east of the railroad tracks had a glut of aging and empty … read more
Family Fun and Great Under-the-radar Eats & Drinks It could be argued that the people of East Asheville—the neighborhoods of Haw Creek, Beverly Hills, Chunn’s Cove, Riceville and Oakley—have the best of both worlds. The area … read more
A Few Miles and a World Away The town of Woodfin beckons just beyond Merrimon Avenue’s shops and restaurants. Head north past the majestic trees that line scenic Beaver Lake and discover a town that reveals itself mile by mile. Woodfin is … read more
How to Experience West Asheville Like a Local Just beyond the liveliness of downtown, across the French Broad River, West Asheville presents a vitality all its own. Here, modern energy-efficient houses nestle up to colorfully painted bungalows from … read more
Small-Town Shopping & Dining Awaits Just minutes from happening Asheville, small-town America is alive and well on Main Street, Weaverville. The pace of life remains slow and sweet here, surrounded by country roads, spacious farmlands, verdant … read more
Taste Southern Cheese The Western NC Cheese Trail covers the hills and dales of the Appalachians and foothills. Exploring it is a great way to soak up some rural mountain beauty and sample some of the best handmade cheese made in the South. Connect … read more
