Welcome to Asheville

WELCOME TO ASHEVILLE

Nestled in the panoramic French Broad River Valley and surrounded by the breathtaking Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountains, the Metropolitan Asheville region that captures the imagination, the senses, and the heart. National Geographic Magazine actually ranked Metro Asheville number one out of 10 Great Adventure Towns based on the quality of outdoor recreation. AARP Magazine named Asheville as one of its Top 15 Dream Towns and one of the best places to “reinvent your life.” Praised for its scenery and eclectic in its appeal, this region has enough natural beauty, cultural enrichment, intellectual stimulation, and Southern graciousness to be many things to many people. Even the sports fans can enjoy the live action of a professional hockey team and minor-league baseball. Business is booming in the region, where the Art Deco skyline of Asheville includes thriving retail businesses and a growing number of high-tech companies. As the largest city in Western North Carolina, Asheville maintains the regional airport and is well-connected to an efficient network of highways and interstates. University and college campuses and a significant healthcare sector ensure an outstanding quality of life and set a high benchmark for the area’s network of public and private schools. The regions reputation for health advancements has also made it a center for alternative and complementary therapies as well as for traditional medicine. Little wonder that so many people are falling for the Metro Asheville area as the absolutely perfect place to call home.