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Asheville, North Carolina
Nestled in the bosom of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, a thriving mountain city beckons to those in search of alleviation and adventure. Asheville, named for North Carolina Governor Samuel Ashe and otherwise known as "The Paris of the South," boasts an abundance of notable attractions suitable to all walks of life. Whether you wish to walk a scenic mountain trail, spoil for spa treatment, or desire to drink one of the area's local-brewed beers, you will discover that Asheville delivers first-rate fulfillment in every echelon.
Take full advantage of arriving at Asheville by way of the scenic Blue Ridge Ridge Parkway. This 469-mile ribbon of road twists and tunnels throughout the famous, age-old mountain chain of the same name and passes just east of the city limits. Along this picturesque drive, take note of the strategically placed overlooks that offer stunning visuals of the surrounding mountainous terrain. For sensory overload, arrive during the spring or autumn months and immerse yourself in the most brilliant colors of Mother Nature's art palette. The parkway spans across streams, railway ravines and crossroads by 168 bridges and 6 viaducts. One particular river it traverses is the French Broad River, which cuts just west of downtown Asheville.
The French Broad River offers recreational stimulation for those who have an appreciation for the wet and wild side of the great outdoors. For an exhilarating whitewater-rafting experience on Western North Carolina's most scenic and free-flowing river, reserve a guided group expedition or take the challenge alone by kayak or canoe.
Huck Finn Rafting Adventures takes you on a gripping paddle excursion throughout a series of Class 1 to 4 rapids---classes are based on intensity. Owner Heath White says, "My father and I started this business ten years ago to show people how much fun and exciting rafting rivers can be. We treat our customers to an unforgettable experience on the most optimal segment of the river in a controlled atmosphere with friendly and well-practiced guides." Huck Finn Rafting Adventures is conveniently located just over half-an-hour from downtown Asheville.
Downtown Asheville is an ideal hub for those who value history, fine art, delicious food, and a sprightly nightlife. Need a chance to get a refined overview of what the nerve center of Asheville has to offer? Take a guided tour by means of walking, cycling, or old-fashioned trolley. There are tours in the city that are suited to almost any interest. Choose from ghost tours, haunted trolley tours, culinary tours or pub crawls. Better yet, explore the town's primary focal point, the art scene.
Even after just a brief moment's stay in this cultural latitude, it becomes perfectly evident that the city is a vibrant and unique center for the arts. Artists and street musicians converge their craft to tourists and locals with an enthusiasm seldom found anywhere else.
Moreover, Downtown Asheville draws a countless number of art enthusiasts and collectors every year to more than 30 galleries and features more Art Deco architecture than any other southeastern city outside of Miami Beach. Photographer Neil Loughlin of Washington, NC says "I am thrilled to have a show featured in the Castell Gallery of Downtown Asheville ...knowing how renowned the city is for its art scene, this a promising stepping stone for my career."
Furthermore, Asheville is home to several art and music oriented festivals and events. Bele Chere is the largest free street festival in the Southeast, celebrated in beautiful downtown Asheville each July. Arts and crafts, food, entertainment, and interactive events flood the streets, drawing an estimate of 300,000 visitors throughout the three-day event.
Another alluring spectacle of Asheville is its culinary backdrop. The city tenders a vast assortment of delectable ethnic foods and offers a smorgasbord of restaurants, bistros, and cafes. With over 78 culinary establishments, you may treat your taste buds to a boundless selection of international and domestic fare.
One of Asheville's most admired eateries, Tupelo Honey Café, captures the essence of Southern home cooking. Taking this particular brand of cuisine to the next imaginative level, the restaurant indulges its customers with scratch-made bliss for breakfast, lunch and dinner. "I've been coming to Tupelo for years because of their prime downtown location, but mostly because of their made-from-scratch, buttermilk pancakes and Southern-fried chicken," claims Gordon Bergman, regular customer. "...And one should seriously consider making reservations because they are extremely busy every day of the week."
Look further into Asheville's all-embracing sustenance center by stopping into one of Asheville's many brew pubs or taprooms. If a frosty pint of beer is what you crave, you are going to be in hops heaven. According to the Beer City USA online poll, Asheville has achieved, for the third year in a row, the top honors as a craft beer city in this nation to be reckoned with.
Among the city's micro brew scene is Green Man Brewery, which opens its doors at 4 o'clock for seven days a week. Brewing full-flavored beer since 1997, Green Man Brewery provides an exclusive location and is a popular local hang out. The tasting room offers a selection of its own Green Man ales, cask-conditioned (unrefined) beer straight from its authentic brewing engines, specialty beers, and guest taps. Owner Dennis Thies states "Loyalty to traditional brewing techniques while creating innovative ales is Green Man's constant quest."
Just steps away is the original home of Green Man, Jack of the Wood. Modeled as a cozy Celtic style pub, this establishment offers a relaxing atmosphere with live music, hand-crafted English Ales, and fresh, locally sourced pub fare. Gather at the black walnut bar or long wooden tables for warm conversation and friendly bar banter. Fill yourself with a mouth-watering platter of fish-and-chips while local musicians fiddle away at old Irish tunes or pick at old bluegrass and mountain folk songs.
If for some reason, pub culture is not your ideal place for merriment, there are plenty of other delicious dives, diners, and delicatessens in Asheville. Chocophiles, scarf down an assortment of scratch-made chocolate confections or sip back a liquid truffle at French Broad Chocolate Lounge. For all the pizza faces and hoagie heads in the world, stop in at the eclectic and ambient Mellow Mushroom and order from their expansive menu of stone-fired, world-class pies and hand-crafted hoagies. Not hungry? Venture over to Three Dog Bakery, and pamper your pet puppy with a plethora of premium, fresh-baked doggie treats.
After you have gorged yourself to your heart's content, be sure to reserve a tour of the historical and extraordinary spectacle of the Biltmore Estate. Wander leisurely throughout 8,000 acres of lush, hilly landscape by way of horse-and-carriage, guided horseback or segway tours. Share the marvel of the stately, phenomenal Biltmore Mansion, the largest privately owned house in America. From the house, take a romantic stroll through the flourishing, vivid gardens designed by legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who conceptualized Central Park in New York City. Also, be sure to visit the winery, and sample the estate's collection of home-crafted wines.
The American castle, Biltmore Estate, is located within the city limits of Asheville, North Carolina, which has its own winery, with a fine selection of tasty and affordable wines: Above and below.
At a comparable distinction to the Biltmore is The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa, which is located on the backside of Sunset Mountain in Asheville. Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, the Grove Park Inn features luxurious and charming guest suites with solid oak furnishings, an 18-hole par-70 golf course, stellar five star dining, and a world class spa that ranked #13 in Travel & Leisure "World's Best Hotel Spas" 2008.
As you enter the Spa facility you are taken back by the aesthetic inspiration of the proximal Blue Ridge Mountains. Rocks, waterfalls, and underwater caverns make up the spa landscape, and soothing sounds of water drops and ambient music fill your ears. Alleviate your sinuses in the eucalyptus-infused steam and inhalation rooms. Then, Prepare your mind, body, and spirit for religious revitalization with a Blue Ridge Symphony Massage, which blends techniques from Swedish, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue and Stones massage treatments. Either way you go, you are guaranteed a first-class experience and a beautiful, stress-free atmosphere to relax and rejuvenate yourself, but all comes with a hefty price tag.
If you are vacationing on a budget, then I suggest something a little less extravagant than the Grove Park Inn. There are plenty of other affordable lodging services in the area. For instance, stay in one of the historic bed and breakfasts closer to the vicinity of mainstream Asheville or shack up in a cozy, mountain cottage.
The Limestone Cabin, located just outside of Asheville in the thick of the rugged wilderness, offers everything you could expect to find in your very own home but with a mountain twist. This fashionably rustic, little shanty is tucked away at the foot of a mountain slope and includes a bedroom loft, two bathrooms, a fully-stocked country kitchen, a washer and dryer, a state of the art home entertainment center, and a panoramic view. Oh, yeah---did I mention a hot tub?
Harold Finley, owner of the dwelling, visits his tenants upon their arrival, bringing them wild berries indigenous to the region and offers a glimpse at some of the lesser known treasures and things to do around the area. He points out a number of nature trails throughout the abutting mountains and a mysterious cave no more than a hundred yards from the cabin. The price tag for an accommodation similar in size and quality to the Limestone ranges anywhere from $100-$175 per night, depending on the season.
Asheville evolved from a single log cabin built centuries ago. It is truly astonishing that time and external influence hasn't taken its toll on the natural essence of the community. To this day, Asheville remains faithful to the fundamental nature with which the picturesque mountain town originated. Now, more than 80,000 persons declare residency in this budding borough. This eclectic bunch continue to live out the folksy and diverse conventions that have thrived for centuries in the city and eagerly embrace those who care to experience them.
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Take full advantage of arriving at Asheville by way of the scenic Blue Ridge Ridge Parkway. This 469-mile ribbon of road twists and tunnels throughout the famous, age-old mountain chain of the same name and passes just east of the city limits. Along this picturesque drive, take note of the strategically placed overlooks that offer stunning visuals of the surrounding mountainous terrain. For sensory overload, arrive during the spring or autumn months and immerse yourself in the most brilliant colors of Mother Nature's art palette. The parkway spans across streams, railway ravines and crossroads by 168 bridges and 6 viaducts. One particular river it traverses is the French Broad River, which cuts just west of downtown Asheville.
The French Broad River offers recreational stimulation for those who have an appreciation for the wet and wild side of the great outdoors. For an exhilarating whitewater-rafting experience on Western North Carolina's most scenic and free-flowing river, reserve a guided group expedition or take the challenge alone by kayak or canoe.
Huck Finn Rafting Adventures takes you on a gripping paddle excursion throughout a series of Class 1 to 4 rapids---classes are based on intensity. Owner Heath White says, "My father and I started this business ten years ago to show people how much fun and exciting rafting rivers can be. We treat our customers to an unforgettable experience on the most optimal segment of the river in a controlled atmosphere with friendly and well-practiced guides." Huck Finn Rafting Adventures is conveniently located just over half-an-hour from downtown Asheville.
Downtown Asheville is an ideal hub for those who value history, fine art, delicious food, and a sprightly nightlife. Need a chance to get a refined overview of what the nerve center of Asheville has to offer? Take a guided tour by means of walking, cycling, or old-fashioned trolley. There are tours in the city that are suited to almost any interest. Choose from ghost tours, haunted trolley tours, culinary tours or pub crawls. Better yet, explore the town's primary focal point, the art scene.
Even after just a brief moment's stay in this cultural latitude, it becomes perfectly evident that the city is a vibrant and unique center for the arts. Artists and street musicians converge their craft to tourists and locals with an enthusiasm seldom found anywhere else.
Moreover, Downtown Asheville draws a countless number of art enthusiasts and collectors every year to more than 30 galleries and features more Art Deco architecture than any other southeastern city outside of Miami Beach. Photographer Neil Loughlin of Washington, NC says "I am thrilled to have a show featured in the Castell Gallery of Downtown Asheville ...knowing how renowned the city is for its art scene, this a promising stepping stone for my career."
Furthermore, Asheville is home to several art and music oriented festivals and events. Bele Chere is the largest free street festival in the Southeast, celebrated in beautiful downtown Asheville each July. Arts and crafts, food, entertainment, and interactive events flood the streets, drawing an estimate of 300,000 visitors throughout the three-day event.
Another alluring spectacle of Asheville is its culinary backdrop. The city tenders a vast assortment of delectable ethnic foods and offers a smorgasbord of restaurants, bistros, and cafes. With over 78 culinary establishments, you may treat your taste buds to a boundless selection of international and domestic fare.
One of Asheville's most admired eateries, Tupelo Honey Café, captures the essence of Southern home cooking. Taking this particular brand of cuisine to the next imaginative level, the restaurant indulges its customers with scratch-made bliss for breakfast, lunch and dinner. "I've been coming to Tupelo for years because of their prime downtown location, but mostly because of their made-from-scratch, buttermilk pancakes and Southern-fried chicken," claims Gordon Bergman, regular customer. "...And one should seriously consider making reservations because they are extremely busy every day of the week."
Look further into Asheville's all-embracing sustenance center by stopping into one of Asheville's many brew pubs or taprooms. If a frosty pint of beer is what you crave, you are going to be in hops heaven. According to the Beer City USA online poll, Asheville has achieved, for the third year in a row, the top honors as a craft beer city in this nation to be reckoned with.
Among the city's micro brew scene is Green Man Brewery, which opens its doors at 4 o'clock for seven days a week. Brewing full-flavored beer since 1997, Green Man Brewery provides an exclusive location and is a popular local hang out. The tasting room offers a selection of its own Green Man ales, cask-conditioned (unrefined) beer straight from its authentic brewing engines, specialty beers, and guest taps. Owner Dennis Thies states "Loyalty to traditional brewing techniques while creating innovative ales is Green Man's constant quest."
Just steps away is the original home of Green Man, Jack of the Wood. Modeled as a cozy Celtic style pub, this establishment offers a relaxing atmosphere with live music, hand-crafted English Ales, and fresh, locally sourced pub fare. Gather at the black walnut bar or long wooden tables for warm conversation and friendly bar banter. Fill yourself with a mouth-watering platter of fish-and-chips while local musicians fiddle away at old Irish tunes or pick at old bluegrass and mountain folk songs.
If for some reason, pub culture is not your ideal place for merriment, there are plenty of other delicious dives, diners, and delicatessens in Asheville. Chocophiles, scarf down an assortment of scratch-made chocolate confections or sip back a liquid truffle at French Broad Chocolate Lounge. For all the pizza faces and hoagie heads in the world, stop in at the eclectic and ambient Mellow Mushroom and order from their expansive menu of stone-fired, world-class pies and hand-crafted hoagies. Not hungry? Venture over to Three Dog Bakery, and pamper your pet puppy with a plethora of premium, fresh-baked doggie treats.
After you have gorged yourself to your heart's content, be sure to reserve a tour of the historical and extraordinary spectacle of the Biltmore Estate. Wander leisurely throughout 8,000 acres of lush, hilly landscape by way of horse-and-carriage, guided horseback or segway tours. Share the marvel of the stately, phenomenal Biltmore Mansion, the largest privately owned house in America. From the house, take a romantic stroll through the flourishing, vivid gardens designed by legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who conceptualized Central Park in New York City. Also, be sure to visit the winery, and sample the estate's collection of home-crafted wines.
At a comparable distinction to the Biltmore is The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa, which is located on the backside of Sunset Mountain in Asheville. Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, the Grove Park Inn features luxurious and charming guest suites with solid oak furnishings, an 18-hole par-70 golf course, stellar five star dining, and a world class spa that ranked #13 in Travel & Leisure "World's Best Hotel Spas" 2008.
As you enter the Spa facility you are taken back by the aesthetic inspiration of the proximal Blue Ridge Mountains. Rocks, waterfalls, and underwater caverns make up the spa landscape, and soothing sounds of water drops and ambient music fill your ears. Alleviate your sinuses in the eucalyptus-infused steam and inhalation rooms. Then, Prepare your mind, body, and spirit for religious revitalization with a Blue Ridge Symphony Massage, which blends techniques from Swedish, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue and Stones massage treatments. Either way you go, you are guaranteed a first-class experience and a beautiful, stress-free atmosphere to relax and rejuvenate yourself, but all comes with a hefty price tag.
If you are vacationing on a budget, then I suggest something a little less extravagant than the Grove Park Inn. There are plenty of other affordable lodging services in the area. For instance, stay in one of the historic bed and breakfasts closer to the vicinity of mainstream Asheville or shack up in a cozy, mountain cottage.
The Limestone Cabin, located just outside of Asheville in the thick of the rugged wilderness, offers everything you could expect to find in your very own home but with a mountain twist. This fashionably rustic, little shanty is tucked away at the foot of a mountain slope and includes a bedroom loft, two bathrooms, a fully-stocked country kitchen, a washer and dryer, a state of the art home entertainment center, and a panoramic view. Oh, yeah---did I mention a hot tub?
Harold Finley, owner of the dwelling, visits his tenants upon their arrival, bringing them wild berries indigenous to the region and offers a glimpse at some of the lesser known treasures and things to do around the area. He points out a number of nature trails throughout the abutting mountains and a mysterious cave no more than a hundred yards from the cabin. The price tag for an accommodation similar in size and quality to the Limestone ranges anywhere from $100-$175 per night, depending on the season.
Asheville evolved from a single log cabin built centuries ago. It is truly astonishing that time and external influence hasn't taken its toll on the natural essence of the community. To this day, Asheville remains faithful to the fundamental nature with which the picturesque mountain town originated. Now, more than 80,000 persons declare residency in this budding borough. This eclectic bunch continue to live out the folksy and diverse conventions that have thrived for centuries in the city and eagerly embrace those who care to experience them.
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