Asheville is a city in and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the 11th largest city in North Carolina. Asheville lies at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains, the highest portion of the Appalachian Range. The town is an eastern equivalent of the many mountain resort
Asheville is a city in and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the 11th largest city in North Carolina. Asheville lies at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains, the highest portion of the Appalachian Range. The town is an eastern equivalent of the many mountain resort towns that dot the American west, particularly in the Rocky Mountains. Originally settled in the 1850s as a health resort.
Asheville has an interesting history—in the late 1800s and especially the 1920s, the area was a popular retreat for wealthy vacationers, including eight presidents and many well-known industrialists. Today the area has an active economy and serves both as a getaway from summer heat in the nearby lowlands and as a travel destination for many.
Asheville economy is largely supported by hospitality, education and health care. The area attracts educated young professionals, artisans and active retirees. The attractive downtown offers a mix of modern and Art-Deco buildings and an assortment of trendy restaurants and live-entertainment venues. There are several resorts and planned c
Asheville economy is largely supported by hospitality, education and health care. The area attracts educated young professionals, artisans and active retirees. The attractive downtown offers a mix of modern and Art-Deco buildings and an assortment of trendy restaurants and live-entertainment venues. There are several resorts and planned communities surrounding the city and especially to the north and west. The city has controlled urban sprawl better than many of its type.
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