We're very proud of our mountains & people and enjoy the quality of life only Asheville can offer...

Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina and is one of the largest historic districts on the National Historic Register. It has a strong economy, the biggest airport in the region, a state community college, UNC-Asheville, two large hospitals and a thriving arts community. Whether you’re seeking an outdoor lifestyle, beautiful mountain views or the best dining in Western North Carolina, Asheville has something for everyone.

• Five Cities that Are Special 
   (USA Weekend Magazine, July 18, 2004)
• 10 Great Adventure Towns 
   National Geographic Adventure, September 2004
• Number 10 of America's Top 25 Arts Destinations 
   AmericanStyle Magazine, Summer 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004
• Number 8 of the Best Places to Live (U.S. and Canada)
   Cities Ranked and Rated 2004
• Top Five Best Places to Retire 
   MSN, July 30, 2003
• The 15 Best Places to Reinvent Your Life
   AARP Magazine, May-June 2003
• Top Ten Towns for a Second-Home Investment
   MSN Money, October 2003
• America's Happiest City for Women
   Self Magazine, October 2002
• One of America's 5 Best Biking Towns
   Bike Magazine, June 2002
• #1 Urban Haven in the World
   The Wallpaper Magazine Annual Round-Up, Jan./Feb. 2002
• View all the Asheville Accolades and Media Praise