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- Ask Bubbi, an advice column offered exclusively on AshevilleNow.com. This weeks topics: 1. There's nothing I w... Read more.by Ask Bubbi on Monday, November 16, 2009
- The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) is pleased to announce the return of the Main Course Di... Read more.by Asheville Now on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
- When U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities campaign launched last year, the company asked everyone to vote f... Read more.by Melissa McIntyre on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
- Acoustic Syndicate, one of North Carolina's best kept secrets is returning this holiday season for their very ... Read more.by Erin Scholze on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
- Childhood asthma has increased over the years and millions of children are affected. In addition to convention... Read more.by Dr. Eric Lewis, ND on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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It is our mission to be the most comprehensive informational guide to the City of Asheville and Western North Carolina. We work hard to present a fresh, authentic perspective on the city of Asheville, and provide the most accurate portrayal of area resources. With the help of visitor feedback and community contribution, we are confident that we can properly represent the local color and vitality that make Asheville, North Carolina one of the most amazing places on earth. Navigate the tabs above to find the newest content.
What's New: New Content and Articles
- When U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities campaign launched last year, the company asked everyone to vote f... Read more.by Melissa McIntyre on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
- Childhood asthma has increased over the years and millions of children are affected. In addition to convention... Read more.by Dr. Eric Lewis, ND on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
- Periodically, I will be writing autism news updates on the site to keep us all as informed as I can about the ... Read more.by Sylvia van Meerten on Monday, November 09, 2009
- In the recent parade of homes I was pleased to see that Something for Everyone was a theme. Being first time h... Read more.by Chris Berthiaume on Monday, October 26, 2009
- There are many holistic health strategies to improve the overall health of your body. Find out what a naturopa... Read more.by Dr. Kristina Taylor Lewis, ND on Thursday, October 15, 2009
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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What's New: New Content and Articles
- Acoustic Syndicate, one of North Carolina's best kept secrets is returning this holiday season for their very ... Read more.by Erin Scholze on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
- TEDxAsheville, the great-ideas conference that turned away 350 people at its inaugural event in August, return... Read more.by Gina Drew on Thursday, October 08, 2009
- We began with ten cast members and the script of Shakespeare's wonderous and heartfelt story. Through improvis... Read more.by Ron Bashford on Thursday, October 08, 2009
- In a chill spot called Booty Band Land, musicians and artists will flourish through an epic celebration not to... Read more.by Erin Scholze on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
- A dance party explosion and fundraiser for the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and The Media Arts ... Read more.by Gillian Coats on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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.
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What's New: New Content and Articles
- Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films when the 2009 Radical Reels Film Tour co... Read more.by REI Asheville on Tuesday, September 22, 2009
- The problem for most Golfers, Including Professionals Golfers, is NOT their form, mindset, ph... Read more.by Sandy Eha on Friday, September 18, 2009
- I hadn't been fishin' in nearly ten years. I had just completed a very difficult RN BSN program. Chris pushed ... Read more.by Billy Carestio on Monday, September 07, 2009
- The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that registration is still open for the 2009 Cha... Read more.by Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 06, 2009
- Start making your "yacht" for this year's Rockin' RiverFest, a free day long festival sponsored by Asheville R... Read more.by Mary Pat Riddle on Monday, July 13, 2009
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.
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What's New: New Content and Articles
- The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) is pleased to announce the return of the Main Course Di... Read more.by Asheville Now on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
- One of the surprising things about Bouchon is its size. From the outside, the single storefront with its Chica... Read more.by Dik van Meerten on Thursday, September 24, 2009
- On Friday, September 25, 2009 at 6pm, The Bountiful Cities Project, Asheville's Urban Agriculture and Food Sec... Read more.by Jodi Rhoden on Monday, September 07, 2009
- Even the healthiest fitness instructor or naturopathic doctor is tempted by sweets and junk food during the ho... Read more.by Dr. Eric Lewis, ND on Thursday, June 11, 2009
- Bruisin' Ales, The Orange Peel, and The Mountain XPress are sponsoring the 'Beer City Bash' on Friday, June 26... Read more.by Julie Atallah on Monday, June 08, 2009
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.
What's New: New Content and Articles
- Ever fantasy gamer has to have his online arsenal of strategy and news sites so he or she can make informed, i... Read more.by Jason McCoy on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
- American Advertising Federation of Asheville (AAFA) will host The Sustainability Revolution, an educationa... Read more.by Jennifer Losch on Monday, November 09, 2009
- Blue Ridge Bags and More is a small business, owned by the Autism Society of North Carolina, which employs adu... Read more.by Sylvia van Meerten on Friday, October 16, 2009
- There are infinite ways for us to connect to nature. One way is vicariously experienced through our animals, f... Read more.by Julia Gaunt on Thursday, October 15, 2009
- A&B Professional Cleaning and Concierge Services, LLC, one of the leading providers of commercial and resident... Read more.by Cathy Boothman on Thursday, October 15, 2009
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.
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What's New: New Content and Articles
- Ask Bubbi, an advice column offered exclusively on AshevilleNow.com. This weeks topics: 1. There's nothing I w... Read more.by Ask Bubbi on Monday, November 16, 2009
- Ask Bubbi, an advice column offered exclusively on AshevilleNow.com. This weeks topics: 1. There's nothing I w... Read more.by Ask Bubbi on Monday, November 09, 2009
- Last night was a monumental one in Washington, where the health care bill H.R. 3962 passed with one Democratic... Read more.by Scrutiny Hooligans on Monday, November 09, 2009
- The Asheville area and the mountains of Western North Carolina remain accessible from the east, south and nort... Read more.by Explore Asheville on Monday, November 09, 2009
- Ask Bubbi, an advice column offered exclusively on AshevilleNow.com. This weeks topics: 1. There's nothing I w... Read more.by Ask Bubbi on Monday, November 02, 2009
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