Welcome to Asheville,
North Carolina, renowned for its
majestic mountain scenery, as well as its
welcoming, vibrant atmosphere. Home to some 73,000
people (as per 2006 census), Asheville
is the largest and most well known city in the state if North Carolina. With its variety of fine
organic cuisine and local markets it has become known as
the most vegetarian friendly small city in the United States.
In 2007 Asheville was cited among the world's top 12 must
see destinations by Frommer's travel guides and has been cited as one of the
happiest places in America.
The city's magnificent mix of Art Deco and Neoclassical
architecture has given rise to a rich local culture that includes luxurious
scenic getaways, distinctive restaurants and
sensational art galleries. Home to the famous Biltmore Estate , the largest
private home in America,
the city attracts millions of visitors each year with its natural beauty and
architectural splendor. Whether you are looking for a quite nature retreat or a
modern center of art and culture, Asheville,
North Carolina has something for
everyone.