Asheville, City in North Carolina
Asheville is a vibrant city located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.
The city was established in 1797 as the county seat of Buncombe County.
Known for its dynamic arts scene and historic architecture.
It's within driving distance of Charlotte, Nashville, Knoxville and Atlanta.
Asheville is home to the world’s only Foodtopia, a community initiative supporting locally sourced food.
Location: Buncombe County
Inception: 1797
Population: 94589
Elevation above the sea: 650 m
Website: ashevillenc.gov
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Asheville is a vibrant city located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.
Biltmore Estate is a historic house museum and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina.
The Thomas Wolfe House, also known as the Old Kentucky Home, is a boarding house where the famous American author once lived.
The North Carolina Arboretum showcases an array of native and cultivated plants.
The Orange Peel, a beloved music venue in North Carolina, hosts a wide variety of performances and events.
The Botanical Gardens at Asheville is a 10-acre independent, non-profit botanical garden dedicated to the study and promotion of the native plants and habitats of the Southern Appalachians.
The Folk Art Center showcases Appalachian craftsmanship and traditional Southern art.
The Downtown Asheville Historic District is a vibrant city center with historic architecture.
The Jackson Building is a Gothic Revival skyscraper in Asheville.
Zealandia is a stately building known for its Tudor Revival architecture.
The Smith-McDowell House, a beautiful example of brick antebellum architecture, stands as Asheville's oldest surviving dwelling.
