Western North Carolina is a special place to be. Nestled snuggly in the grandeur of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the beauty of this place draws people and culture from all the world over. Home to the List of Lists top 10 living destinations for years running, Asheville and Western North Carolina offer a host of cultural, educational, outdoor and entertainment forums. Music, art and diversity flourish in these mountains. In fact, in the last couple of years alone, Asheville has been ranked:
- One of the Five Best Places to Retire, Money Adviser, Consumer Reports September 2005
- 8 of 10 Best Places to Live, MSN/Sperling's Best Places July 2005
- 19 of Top 25 Most Secure U.S. Places to Live, Farmers Insurance Group June 2005
- 31 of 168 Small Metros Best Places For Business And Careers, Forbes May 2005
- 8 of America’s Top 25 Small Town Arts Destinations, AmericanStyle, Summer 2005
- 11 of 50 Best Places To Live, Men's Journal April 2005
- One of Ten Great Adventure Towns, National Geographic ADVENTURE Magazine, September 2004
- One of "Five Cities That Are Special", USA TODAY, July 2004
- 10 of America’s Top 25 Arts Destinations, AmericanStyle, Summer 2004
- Best Place to Live, Number 8 of 331 Metros, Cities Ranked and Rated, March 2004
So we're sure there's something here for everyone. Browse through our links below to find out more about our local area. And this is just a small sampling of what we have to offer here in Asheville.
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