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Asheville
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Overview
The undisputed ācapitalā of the North Carolina mountains, Asheville is both a major tourist destination and one of the coolest small cities in the South. Cradled in a sweeping curve of the Blue Ridge Pkwy, it offers easy access to outdoor adventures of all kinds, while downtown's historic art-deco buildings hold stylish New Southern restaurants, decadent chocolate shops, and the homegrown microbreweries that explain the nickname 'Beer City.'
Attractions
Must-see attractions
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Charmed by Asheville's natural beauty, shipping and railroad heir George Washington Vanderbilt II decided to build a summer home modeled after threeā¦
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The glass-fronted West Wing is a showstopping introduction to this downtown museum, which is looking sleek after a $24 million renovation that added 70%ā¦
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Part gallery, part store, and wholly dedicated to Southern craftsmanship, the superb Folk Art Center stands directly off the Blue Ridge Pkwy, 6 miles eastā¦
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An incongruous survivor of old Asheville, this downtown clapboard structure was the childhood home of Look Homeward, Angel author Thomas Wolfe (1900ā38)ā¦
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A veritable time machine, this downtown treat transports gamers back to the much-lamented pinball arcades of yesteryear. With stock ranging from vintageā¦
Planning Tools
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Best Time to Visit
This month-by-month guide to what's happening in Asheville, perched high up in the Appalachian mountains, can help you plan your trip.
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With a population just under 100,000, Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina. The city is tucked within the Blue Ridge Mountains and flankedā¦
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The collegial spirit of Asheville is maintained in part by the many free activities offered across town, from public art and live concerts to trail-filledā¦
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
Asheville is the epicenter of urban fun in Western North Carolina. Here are the five neighborhoods you can't miss.
Read articleDay Trips
Wondering where to spend a day exploring from your home baseĀ Asheville? These are our 18 favorites.
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