Wealth of Data and Alliances Put Asheville on Leading Front of Climate Research
Local Restaurateurs Rely on Homegrown Ingredients
Diverse Neighborhoods In Every Direction Offer a Wealth of Living Choices
Historic Grove Arcade Is a Thriving Shopping and Dining Destination
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Wealth of Data and Alliances Put Asheville on Leading Front of Climate Research

Since the days of our founding fathers, notably Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, Americans have been fascinated with weather – watching it, experiencing it and recording their observations.

Local Restaurateurs Rely on Homegrown Ingredients

From tomatoes to potatoes and corn to country ham, Asheville’s farmers and culinary artisans produce some of the best crops in the country.

Diverse Neighborhoods In Every Direction Offer a Wealth of Living Choices

Every direction presents a different and distinctive vibe, and the amenities of the city, with its richness of culture, heritage, access to outdoor activity, and entertainment are readily available regardless of where you reside.

Historic Grove Arcade Is a Thriving Shopping and Dining Destination

The vision of Edwin Wiley Grove was responsible for Asheville landmarks such as the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa and the second Battery Park Hotel.

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Quality of Life in Asheville, NC

Food
Asheville Restaurants Serve Up Fare From All Corners of the Globe
An evening of dining at Tupelo Honey Café might start with an appetizer of honey chi­potle wings with blue cheese dressing, followed by a seared salmon fillet for dinner. Or, you could try the eatery FULL ARTICLE
Culture
Asheville's Expansive Musical Menu has Something for Everyone
Asheville‚ with its busy local nightclub scene‚ could be mistaken for Music City. The expanding musical menu not only embraces traditional bluegrass‚ but also jazz‚ Celtic melodies‚ Indie rock and FULL ARTICLE
Culture
Quality of Life in Asheville Garners National Accolades
For a small city‚ Asheville sure has made a big name for itself. One of America's Top 15 Dream Towns. A Top 10 Great Adventure Town. One of the 20 Best Places to Retire in the World. One of the Most FULL ARTICLE
Asheville breweries propel city to top beer-drinking list
A travel blog's list has confirmed what most Asheville residents already know: Asheville is a great place to drink beer. Travel blog Gadling.com has FULL ARTICLE
Mission Hospitals Is Recognized in Many National Rankings
And the award goes to: Mission Hospitals. Again. In 2006, Mission Hospitals was named one of the Top 100 Heart Hospitals in the country by Solucient FULL ARTICLE
Chef of Asheville's Table restaurant nominated for award
A local chef's recognition is one more accolade in Asheville's growing reputation as a food paradise. Jacob Sessoms, chef and owner of Table in FULL ARTICLE
Street Performers Add a Vibrancy to Downtown Asheville
There is something always happening in downtown Asheville – including street performers. Artists and street musicians blend with tourists and locals FULL ARTICLE

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Private School Students Excel in Academic Pursuits
Scientists, Academic Institutions Study Climate Change
Terpsicorps Theatre Showcases World-Class Performers
Rivers and Streams Provide Gentle Glides and Wild Rides
Diverse Neighborhoods Offer Excellent Living Choices

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