Asheville
Mountain town with charm. hipster paradise USA Beer City university town Bluegrass residence a destination for food. No matter how hard you try, Asheville defies categorization. The city is an unanticipated jewel, situated in western North Carolina off the Blue Ridge Parkway, where a thriving arts culture mingles with Southern traditions and breathtaking surroundings. It is safe to assume that Asheville has plenty to offer you regardless of your interests.
Epicureans can sample from a gourmet smorgasbord and test their taste buds at one of the city's many breweries, while history buffs can get lost on the Biltmore Estate's grounds. While thrill-seekers go full-throttle hiking, biking, zip-lining, or whitewater rafting in one of the many parks and woods, culture vultures can explore the River Arts District. Asheville combines these qualities to create something that is distinctly its own, with an identity that changes constantly but manages to cling to its origins.
- #1 in Best Places to Visit in October
- #1 in Best Weekend Getaways in the South
- #1 in Best Fall Vacations
- #3 in Best Places to Visit in March
- #3 in Best Places to Visit in the Carolinas
- #6 in Best Weekend Getaways
- #7 in Best Cheap Vacations in the U.S.
- #17 in Best Spring Vacations
Country: USA
