Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, NC is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, just 207 miles to Atlanta, GA, 130 miles to Charlotte, NC and 115 miles to Knoxville, TN. Asheville is blessed by one of the nation's most scenic roads -- The Blue Ridge Parkway. Search Asheville has some fantastic photos of Asheville and the surrounding areas. Search Asheville Photo Gallery.

The region offers an outdoor paradise of activities from mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, hiking, river rafting, to family camping in some of the most beautiful national parks in the country. Asheville, NC has a very diverse and thriving cultural community for singles and families. During the summer experience "Downtown After Five", "the best old-fashioned block party you can imagine," features the hottest bands from throughout the Southeast along with food and beverages sold by local vendors. Experience "The Health Adventure", where adventure awaits visitors of all ages at Asheville's hands-on family health and science museum, offering interactive exhibits and programs. Outdoor festivals are part of the culture in western North Carolina and Asheville is host to the "Bele Chere Festival" the Southeast's biggest free street festival features nine stages of great music, three food courts, children's area and a full spectrum of the finest handmade arts and crafts.

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Visit The Biltmore Estate

The Biltmore House is America's largest home with 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, and indoor pool and bowling alley. The Biltmore House is also filled with priceless art and antiques. The Biltmore Estate has 8000 acres to explore while hiking, biking and rafting. The Biltmore Estate also offers fine dining, carriage rides, fly-fishing schools and a winery.



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Education in Asheville

Education is a priority in the region. Asheville is host to UNC-Asheville, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College minutes from Montreat College, and other branches of the North Carolina University system. Buncombe County schools have had a "zero tolerance" policy for use of any tobacco product for years and are 100% tobacco free effective December 1, 2004. Asheville City and Buncombe County schools have low student to teacher ratios, and the schools consistently rank top in the state. The high school curriculum(s) better prepares and encourages students in career pathways with curriculums for career prep, college tech prep, college/university prep and occupational prep. Through a collaborative effort with the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and the local universities a student can get a head start on their secondary education.