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Medicare Choices Made Easy - May 21 - ASHEVILLE NC - These classes will explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties and ways that ...

Watch Out for Portion Distortion - ASHEVILLE NC - Average portion sizes have grown so much over the past 20 years that sometimes the plate arrives and there's enou...

Asheville-Buncombe Memorial Day Ceremony - ASHEVILLE NC - The City of Asheville Mayor's Committee on Veterans Affairs will host the annual Memorial Day ceremony on the Rog...

UNC Asheville Dedicates "TD Bank Atrium" in Recognition of $200,000 Gift - ASHEVILLE NC - UNC Asheville today dedicated the "TD Bank Atrium" in Rhoades Hall, in honor of a major gift from TD Bank to the ...

Growing Minds at Markets This Summer - ASHEVILLE NC - With the school year coming to a close, ASAP's Growing Minds Farm to School Program is looking ahead to summer pr...

Ben Lovett's "Black Curtain" to Premiere at Isis Music Hall on June 8 - ASHEVILLE NC - On June 8, Isis Restaurant and Music Hall is hosting an evening dedicated to the release of Ben Lovett's newest w...

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Take a Walk with the Doc - ASHEVILLE NC - Don't miss Saturday June 1 for the next "Walk with a Doc" event sponsored by Buncombe County Parks, Greenways...

Measure Up: How Much Do You Eat? - ASHEVILLE NC - Here is a handy way to measure portion sizes: 3 ounces of meat = deck of cards 1 teaspoon of oil = quar...

Finance Executive Director Lauren Bradley to Take Position at Asheville Firm - ASHEVILLE NC - City finance director Lauren Bradley has announced that she will be leaving the City of Asheville organizatio...

AVL Launches Passenger Reward Program - ASHEVILLE NC - The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has joined forces with Thanks Again to offer airport travelers valuable rewa...

Biltmore Summer Vacations Offer Something for Everyone in the Family - ASHEVILLE NC - Sixty-six percent of families say 'togetherness' is the essential element for a memorable family vacation (PGAV D...

The North Carolina Arboretum Hosts Speaking of Gardening Symposium - ASHEVILLE NC - The North Carolina Arboretum proudly hosts the Speaking of Gardening symposium on August 23 and 24, bring...

Online Photo Archive Grows through WCU-Great Smokies Partnership - ASHEVILLE NC - Western Carolina University joined forces with Great Smoky Mountains National Park for the latest addition to its...

Historic architecture, scenic hillside communities, majestic rolling mountains, fun in downtown Asheville, restaurants, bars, cafés and more in the Photo Gallery.

Local Attractions

The tranquil charm of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the spirited culture of the River Arts District, the natural magnificence of Chimney Rock - these are just some of the attractions that have inspired countless visitors to Asheville. Parks like the Pisgah National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park make it easy to experience the great outdoors. An impressive variety of cultural attractions like the historic Biltmore Estate, as well as first-class museums catering to everything from fine art to geology have established Asheville as a cultural epicenter. Read more to discover the best Asheville local attractions.

Shopping in Asheville

Visitors will be amazed at the unique boutiques, charming shops, and eclectic stores to be found in Asheville, North Carolina. Countless travelers have come to cherish the area's original shopping locales like the historic Biltmore Village; with its array of quaint shops selling one-of-a-kind treasures. Downtown Asheville boasts 200+ shops of impressive diversity, as well as the grand old Grove Arcade shopping center. With these amazing stores, it's easy to see how Asheville became one of the East's top shopping destinations. Lean more about Asheville shopping.

Events

From Broadway shows to the Bele Chere Festival, Asheville hosts an incredible variety of events. In a town so full of imagination and vitality, it's easy to find the perfect event for the whole family. Each day is filled with music, the nights with dancing, and every moment filled with surprise at the many events held in Western North Carolina's bountiful parks and forests. Whether you want to learn more about gardening, attend a prestigious lecture, catch an Asheville Tourists game, or just explore the goings-on about town, our Asheville Events section will help get you there in time for the action.

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Asheville, NC is a gorgeous town located in the heart of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. The monumental Biltmore Estate, beautiful atmospheres, and friendly people make Asheville and its surroundings one-of-a-kind. A great area to live and visit, Asheville offers many exciting adventures from skiing and snowboarding to fishing and horseback riding. Experience cabins and vacation rentals in the WNC mountains, eclectic shopping and everything else that makes this All-American City the place to be.

Discover why people are calling Asheville, North Carolina the southeast's destination for the best places to shop, places to stay, grab a bite to eat, and be entertained. The eclectic mix of things to do in Asheville NC remains unrivaled in the mountains, the South, and some would even say the country. With its relaxing nature hikes, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, the grand estate of George Vanderbilt, the Biltmore Estate and House, and the University of North Carolina Asheville, this is a town of rare beauty offering a unique fusion of nature and culture to the traveler and resident alike.

Providing the finest Western NC business directory, Asheville weather, and area information; not only for the Asheville metropolitan area, but for all of the beautiful surrounding areas as well - places like Hendersonville, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Brevard, Hot Springs, Cherokee (Harrah's Casino), Franklin, Saluda, Maggie Valley and many more locales just on the border who also consider Asheville their home.

If you searched for the misspelling "Ashville", you're not alone. As far as we and our locals know, Asheville is the only city name that is not spelled "Ashville" without an "e" in the nation.

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