It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, set between the Blue Ridge and
Great
Smokey
Mountain
ranges.
Asheville
’s natural and architectural beauty, moderate climate, strong job market, and outstanding educational and health care facilities make it one of the most attractive locations in the
United States
. It is the regional center for manufacturing, transportation, health care, banking, professional services, and shopping. It is consistently ranked top rank among the best places to live, work and retire. Outdoor recreational activities abound, as do museums, art galleries, restaurants and area attractions.
Highlights:
- Extraordinary restaurant scene
- Vibrant music community
- Professional symphony, ballet & theatre
- Over 30 golf courses
- Biking and nature trails
- 150+ unique shops, galleries and cafes
- Nearby ski resort and casino
Press
- “Worlds top 12 destinations” - Frommer’s top travel and destinations
- “Top 25 real estate markets” - Unique Homes
- “
Best
Mountain
Destination” South Living Magazine
- “One of the best place to retire” Money Magazine
- “Top Ten Towns for Second-Home Investment” MSN
- “#1 Adventure
Town
” National Geographic
- “#2
Small
Town
Arts Destination in
America
” American Style
- “One of the Top 30 Metros for Small Business Vitality” Demographics Daily
- “Top 20 Places to Retire in the World” Barron’s Magazine
- “Ranked number 2 Out of the Top Ten Markets to Watch” REALTOR Magazine
- “Cities that are special” Business Week
- “#1 Adventure
Town
” National Geographic
- “#1 Small Town of the 50 Most Alive Places to Live” Modern Maturity
