Throughout the year, Asheville presents a multitude of diversions for its residents and the six million visitors it welcomes annually. Whether it’s the varied attractions of the city proper or the vast array of recreational offerings presented by the ubiquitous natural wonder, Asheville’s appeal shines like a southern beacon.

A leisurely stroll through animated lanes and tree-lined boulevards reveals curious sculptures and architectural musings. Traditional music adds a soundtrack to a sunny street festival. Then, when the lights go down, cool jazz emerges to greet the night.

On the mountainsides of the surrounding Pisgah National Forest, a network of trails reveals enchantment around each enticing turn. Hikers, bikers, anglers and golfers seize the day, while telescopic dreamers find salvation in the midnight skies.

Asheville in the news

• Best Mountain Destination, 2006 Best of the South’s Readers Choice Awards
  Southern Living, January 2007
• One of Twelve Top Travel Destinations for 2007
  Frommer’s, November 2006
• Two of America’s Top 25 Small Town Arts Destinations
  AmericanStyle, Summer 2006
• One of Ten Great Adventure Towns
  National Geographic ADVENTURE Magazine, September 2004
• One of “Five Cities That Are Special”
  USA TODAY, July 2004