Asheville NC has been recognized as one of the top cities in a variety of areas, including the “Most Beautiful Place in America.” With hiking trails, river ways and endless mountain views, Ventana Asheville sits right in the middle of all of it. Ventana is a private gated community where nature meets luxury. Discover refined mountain living that is just … Read More
Institute for Conservation, Land Use and Environmental Resiliency coming to UNC Asheville
University of North Carolina Asheville announces $1 million endowment for the Charles T. McCullough Jr. Institute for Conservation, Land Use and Environmental Resiliency. The new endowment will focus on solving environmental problems while giving students a chance to participate in paid internships and research. UNC Asheville Chancellor Anne Ponder described the institute as a “national model for blending environmental studies with economics, … Read More
Asheville Makes the List of Most Livable Small/Medium Sized Cities
Everyone here already knows that Asheville is a great place to live, but thanks to Livability.com now even more people know! Asheville recently made their Top 100 list of Most Livable Small/Medium Sized Cities in the US. Referencing downtown Asheville’s restaurant and craft beer scenes, Livability had this to say: Asheville is home to the world’s only Foodtopian Society, evident in … Read More
Downtown Asheville Makes the Top 5 Beer Friendly Cities in the US
Asheville recently took Detail Magazine’s number 2 spot on the ‘Top 5 Beer Friendly Cities in the US’. Downtown Asheville has been voted ‘Beer City USA’ in the past and is on track to be the ‘emerging microbrew capital of the east’ according to Detail. We also have more microbreweries per person than anywhere else in the county. 1 microbrewery … Read More
Two Asheville locals nominated to 2013 Martha Stewart American Made Contest!
Congrats to French Broad Chocolate Lounge and Troy and Sons for being nominated for the 2013 Martha Stewart American Made Contest! #Asheville #AVL #AVLeats via Asheville Scene http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20130910/ASHEVILLESCENE/309100066/Asheville-artisans-named-Martha-Stewart-contest?nclick_check=1
It’s Blueberry time again at Craggy Gardens!!!
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Asheville Voted to be the Fourth Friendliest City in the US
Conde Nast Travel recently held a ‘Reader Satisfaction Survey‘ they asked all of their readers to vote for the top 10 friendliest and un-friendliest cities in the United States. After it was all said and done the reader chose Asheville, NC as the 4th friendliest city in the US! The article complemented Asheville’s locally sourced food and southern hospitality. … Read More
Garden and Gun Magazine Boasts about Asheville Food Scene
Surprise, surprise! Another media outlet is bragging about Asheville. We aren’t surprised one bit. Garden and Gun Magazine Boasts about the Asheville Food Scene in this short and sweet article! Whether you’re visiting Asheville, moving to Asheville, or you’re a local, these are places you don’t want to miss! Find out about the hot places to eat, to drink, where to stay, and what … Read More
BEER WEEK IN ASHEVILLE, NC ANYONE?
Asheville kick’s off BEER WEEK this weekend!!! Mark your calendars and plan out your week to make the most of the many, many beer celebrations hosted around town. Follow the link below for a listing of “best bets”! http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20130523/ASHEVILLESCENE/305240005/Asheville-Beer-Week-tastings-tap-takeovers-more
Check out the WNC Outdoors Calendar to plan your next adventure!
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