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• French Broad River Fishing Report - Feb...
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• Blue Ridge Bicycle Club's Fletcher Flyer
  The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club (BRBC) is proud to bring you the 9th annual Fletcher Flyer. Like last year, the of... Read more.
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• The Dropa Stone tour coming to North Car...
  The Dropa Stone has shows in Asheville and Charlotte; performing in downtown Asheville next Saturday 2/18 nigh... Read more.
  by Jeff B. on Monday, February 06, 2012
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Your Guide to the City of Asheville NC

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What's New: New Content and Articles

• Should a student take the ACT or the SAT...
  The SAT and ACT are different tests, with different goals and metrics. But did you know that, depending on st... Read more.
  by Brian Caskey on Sunday, January 29, 2012
• Markets Don't Matter, Karma Does
  Sometimes in life things come together at exactly the right time. That happened for my husband and me in 2011... Read more.
  by Michele Williams on Saturday, January 07, 2012
• Free PSAT Results Analysis at Chyten!
  >Your student's PSAT Report will be arriving in the mail any day. Chyten can help you get the most out of it! Read more.
  by Brian Caskey on Tuesday, December 06, 2011
• Venture Local: October Conference Seeks ...
  We make buying choices every day. These decisions are the driving force in the success or failure of a busine... Read more.
  by Asheville Now on Thursday, October 13, 2011
• AP Classes are Now Enrolling!
  If your student is taking an AP course and would like some help during the academic year, Chyten will be offe... Read more.
  by Brian Caskey on Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Asheville Mountain Living

Mountain Living Equals Better Living!

Living in the Mountains of Western North Carolina can provide a unique quality of life that is rarely matched anywhere else in the world. Our Mountain Living section covers a number of topics relevant to moving and living in Western NC including real estate, education, health care, and much more. Whether you are just moving to these mountains, or have lived in the Asheville area your entire life, we are confident that our Mountain Living section will have the lifestyle resources you are looking for.

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• The Dropa Stone tour coming to North Car...
  The Dropa Stone has shows in Asheville and Charlotte; performing in downtown Asheville next Saturday 2/18 nigh... Read more.
  by Jeff B. on Monday, February 06, 2012
• New Year's Eve with Acoustic Syndicate
  2012 is shaping up to be a truly monumental year for Acoustic Syndicate. The seminal western North Carolina fo... Read more.
  by Molly Kummerle on Thursday, December 08, 2011
• Toubab Krewe Returns to the Orange Peel ...
  Toubab Krewe returns to the Orange Peel for New Year's Eve 2012 for what has become somewhat of a yearly perfo... Read more.
  by Molly Kummerle on Thursday, December 08, 2011
• The Billy Sea at The White Horse Black M...
  Asheville Global Americana group The Billy Sea will play their last show of 2011 this Saturday December 10th a... Read more.
  by Molly Kummerle on Thursday, December 08, 2011
• Vertigo Jazz Project and One Leg Up Anno...
  Vertigo Jazz Project and One Leg Up are teaming up to throw a New Year's Eve Masquerade Party this year on Sat... Read more.
  by Erin Scholze on Monday, December 05, 2011

Asheville Arts and Entertainment Guide

Your Guide to the Arts in Asheville, NC

Downtown Asheville benefits from a plethora of art, theater and cultural attractions, but the influence of the arts is not restricted by the bounds of downtown. To get a true glimpse of all of the Arts & Entertainment that Western NC has to offer, you will have to get off the beaten path and explore the arts communities that have emerged at in West Asheville and in many of the communities that surround Asheville. Begin by exploring River Arts District, or one of the cozy mountain towns that surround Asheville NC, such as Black Mountain.

Visit the Arts and Entertainment home page.

What's New: New Content and Articles

• French Broad River Fishing Report - Feb...
  Its been warm this winter, so we have been out fishing a little earlier than usual. The French Broad has been ... Read more.
  by Chris Manderson on Sunday, February 26, 2012
• Blue Ridge Bicycle Club's Fletcher Flyer
  The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club (BRBC) is proud to bring you the 9th annual Fletcher Flyer. Like last year, the of... Read more.
  by Craig Kibbe on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
• Asheville named a finalist to host USA C...
  Asheville has been selected as one of three finalist to host the 2014 and 2015 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross Nationa... Read more.
  by Asheville Now on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
• Why You Should Put More Thought Into You...
  Many people opt to supe-up their golf carts. Adding rims, custom paint jobs, new lights, some can make their g... Read more.
  by Michelle B. on Monday, November 21, 2011
• Hendersonville NC to Lake Jocassee Trout...
  Fished a full day bass and trout combination today with another guide from Wisconsin down on vacation in Hende... Read more.
  by frank askew on Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Asheville Outdoor Activities and Recreation Guide

Recreation Opportunities are Plentiful in WNC

Travelers, and locals alike, benefit from the nearly endless array of Outdoor Activities found in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Few areas offer the diversity of hiking, camping, road and mountain biking, kayaking, gem mining, golf and disc golf, rock climbing, sight seeing, and other outdoor activities found in and around the City of Asheville. Asheville is a popular travel destination for outdoor enthusiasts, but is also home base for a number of the world’s best mountain bikers and kayakers.

Visit the Outdoor Activities home page.

What's New: New Content and Articles

• Have you heard about Blind Pig of Ashevi...
  So, I've been hearing about the Blind Pig of Asheville from my friends connected to the local foodie and culi... Read more.
  by Justin Belleme on Thursday, January 26, 2012
• 20% Local Discount - New Culinary Horizo...
  Chef de Cuisine Duane Fernandes at Horizons at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa has implemented major changes... Read more.
  by Asheville Now on Tuesday, August 09, 2011
• Asheville Independent Restaurants Unveil...
  Asheville Independent Restaurants (AIR) will celebrate a big evening of what makes Asheville a culinary destin... Read more.
  by Justin Belleme on Monday, October 18, 2010
• Asheville's Newest Cookbook - Tupelo Hon...
  The Tupelo Honey Cafe, located in downtown Asheville, is now taking pre-orders for their upcoming cookbook, Tu... Read more.
  by Explore Asheville on Tuesday, September 28, 2010
• New Dining Concept Coming to the Grove P...
  The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is taking the farm to table concept to a new level beginning in September ... Read more.
  by Asheville Now on Monday, September 20, 2010

Asheville Restaurants and Bars

Your Guide to Restaurants and Dining Options

The Asheville, NC area offers a level of culinary diversity often reserved for the largest, trendiest cities. New, interesting restaurants can be found around every corner in the city of Asheville, and also in many of the surrounding communities and towns. Our Restaurant Guide offers over thirty restaurant directories by food type and also includes several other informative pages. Use our Dining Guide as a starting spot, or just get out there and explore.

Visit the Asheville Restaurants home page.

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• The Cove to Serve as a Drop-off Location...
  The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove will serve as a drop-off location for shoebox gifts for Operation... Read more.
  by Jill Wagner on Monday, October 31, 2011
• Dan Black: Navigating the New Normal
  Don't miss this fast-paced, interactive presentation offering valuable skills and methodologies that will give... Read more.
  by Brenda Cooke on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
• New Social-Recreation Groups For Youth w...
  The Spectrum, by Dragonfly Forest, has found a new way to reach out to local youth with autism! They are train... Read more.
  by Sylvia van Meerten on Wednesday, August 31, 2011
• Providing Mini-Vacations - Get-A-Ways in...
  Cheap Vacation Packages in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! Receive more than 50% off! Total Cost is only $189.00 or A... Read more.
  by jc carlos on Tuesday, August 23, 2011
• Check Out this Inspiring Event and Get a...
  There's this common misconception that nothing in this life is free. This post will show you that you can get ... Read more.
  by Asheville Now on Saturday, August 20, 2011

Asheville Business Directory

Thousands of Area Businesses in Hundreds of Categories

Asheville NC is a hot bed for the entrepreneurial spirit, and has long enticed visionaries and creative spirits. The fruits of their labor can be found in the hundred plus directories within our Business Directory. This section covers a wide range of businesses that don’t fit into one of the other sections. Categories include: accommodations, legal services, home improvement, events and weddings, shopping and much more. Whatever type of business you are looking for, it can be found here.

Visit the Business Directory home page.

What's New: New Content and Articles

• Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. now...
  Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. provides in-home, educational services to children affected by Autism in ... Read more.
  by Jennifer Strauss on Monday, October 03, 2011
• Thoughts On Turning Sixty
  My funny side is busy writing comedy about being a 30 year old trapped in a 60 year old body. Read more.
  by Debi Drecksler on Wednesday, January 12, 2011
• Unique Fall Adventures in Asheville
  Asheville attracts fall travelers for obvious reasons including stunning fall color, fabulous dining, and an i... Read more.
  by Explore Asheville on Tuesday, September 28, 2010
• Fall Travel Packages for Asheville, NC
  Fall is just around the corner in Asheville and we have some really exciting seasonal travel packages to share... Read more.
  by Explore Asheville on Tuesday, September 21, 2010
• Fall Color Report - It's Officially the ...
  With the autumnal equinox and official first day of fall just one week away, it already feels like fall here i... Read more.
  by Explore Asheville on Friday, September 17, 2010

About Asheville

Facts, Maps, Parking and Much More

The name of this section says it all. If you want to know something About Asheville then check out the content found here. Start with our History or Facts and Figures page and explore from there.