What is Asheville, NC known for?

5 days ago ... Nestled between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers year-round access to hiking trails and exhilarating views along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. read more

Beyond that, Asheville is known for its liberal attitudes, welcoming approach LGBTQ residents and visitors, Art Deco architecture, art and crafts, literary history, farm-to-table restaurants, quaint B&Bs and interesting old hotels and craft beer. read more

Asheville is just one of those places that gets known for its specialties. Many of these things were not planned, they just happened. Here are 27 Things Asheville Is Known For, many of which you most definitely want to experience. [youtube id=”YOE7N6fpNRU”] 1. Mountains – they call us the land of the sky, a mountain town in Western North Carolina. read more

The Asheville Citizen-Times is Asheville's daily newspaper which covers most of Western North Carolina. The Mountain Xpress is the largest weekly in the area, covering arts and politics in the region. read more