Asheville, Mountain city in Western North Carolina, United States
Asheville stands at the intersection of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains at 650 meters elevation.
The settlement originated in 1784 when Colonel Samuel Davidson established a permanent residence, leading to incorporation as Morristown before renaming to Asheville in 1797.
The city maintains numerous art galleries, performance venues, and craft studios, representing both traditional Appalachian crafts and contemporary artistic expressions.
The municipal area contains multiple breweries, restaurants, theaters, and outdoor recreation facilities, connected by an extensive network of walking trails and bike paths.
During the Great Depression, Asheville retained its complete Art Deco architectural collection due to the absence of new construction projects.
Location: Buncombe County
Inception: 1797
Elevation above the sea: 650 m
Part of: Western North Carolina
Website: https://ashevillenc.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.59556,-82.55194
Latest update: May 29, 2025 13:34
Biltmore Estate
6.2 km
The Omni Grove Park Inn
2.9 km
Biltmore
4.9 km
Asheville High School
2.7 km
Thomas Wolfe House
239 m
North Carolina Arboretum
12 km
The Orange Peel
480 m
Overlook Castle
2.3 km
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
2.4 km
Folk Art Center
6.3 km
Downtown Asheville Historic District
137 m
Jackson Building
150 m
Western North Carolina Nature Center
5.5 km
Battery Park Hotel
1.2 km
Zealandia
1.2 km
Smith-McDowell House
2.5 km
Arcade Building
431 m
Asheville City Hall
302 m
S & W Cafeteria
219 m
Asheville Art Museum
154 m
Asheville Masonic Temple
287 m
Kenilworth Inn
2.8 km
Buncombe County Courthouse
304 m
Congregation Beth Israel
2 km
Blake House
13.9 km
Municipal Golf Course
4.9 km
Young Men's Institute Building
237 m
Biltmore Hospital
3.6 kmReviews
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