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- Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets to Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville ... Read more.by Explore Asheville on Thursday, September 02, 2010
- Happy September! If you're as excited as we are about fall, you might be wondering when and where the fall col... Read more.by Explore Asheville on Thursday, September 02, 2010
- Curious Sense, in conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville Buncombe County, is please... Read more.by Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 26, 2010
- Students throughout Western North Carolina can get a leg up in the highly competitive college admissions marke... Read more.by Explore Asheville on Tuesday, August 24, 2010
- This season includes several plays we've wanted to produce for a very long time, including our season opener, ... Read more.by Amanda Leslie on Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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Your Guide to the City of Asheville NC

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
- Students throughout Western North Carolina can get a leg up in the highly competitive college admissions marke... Read more.by Explore Asheville on Tuesday, August 24, 2010
- Registration is now open for the YWCA of Asheville's After-School Program for grades K-6. This 5-Star rated pr... Read more.by YWCA Asheville on Wednesday, July 28, 2010
- Researchers at Purdue University will work on a new research project that promises the potential to reduce hea... Read more.by Rosalind Dall on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
- U.S. Cellular believes teachers deserve something better. The wireless carrier is continuing its commitment to... Read more.by Melissa McIntyre on Thursday, May 27, 2010
- Take a closer look at the emotions involved in a positive and successful real estate selling experience. Get t... Read more.by Hallie Sheaffer on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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
- Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets to Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville ... Read more.by Explore Asheville on Thursday, September 02, 2010
- This season includes several plays we've wanted to produce for a very long time, including our season opener, ... Read more.by Amanda Leslie on Tuesday, August 24, 2010
- Aaron LaFalce, of Asheville, will be auditioning for American Idol next week in Austin, Texas, thanks to suppo... Read more.by Asheville Now on Monday, August 09, 2010
- Online registration for the 2010 TEDxAsheville conference, to be held at the Orange Peel on Sunday, August 29,... Read more.by Gina Drew on Friday, August 06, 2010
- North Carolina Stage Company presents the 3rd annual Bard-a-thon fundraiser September 10-12, 2010. During this... Read more.by Amanda Leslie on Thursday, August 05, 2010
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
- Happy September! If you're as excited as we are about fall, you might be wondering when and where the fall col... Read more.by Explore Asheville on Thursday, September 02, 2010
- Monday July 26th, Tuesday July 27th, and Thursday July 29. Camp is free and each participant can receive a cam... Read more.by Chris Hensley on Monday, July 26, 2010
- The UNCA Kellogg Center is located between the intersection of South Rugby Road and Broyles Road in Hendersonv... Read more.by Darla Crabbe on Monday, February 22, 2010
- Diamond Brand Outdoors February Events and Groups. Read more.by Asheville Now on Friday, February 05, 2010
- What could be a better "Winter Warmer" brew than a brisk walk or bike ride along the river? Well join us on S... Read more.by karen cragnolin on Monday, January 25, 2010
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
- Tupelo Honey Cafe recognizes there is a special need to educate kids about making wise food choices. As a resp... Read more.by Christine Sykes Lowe on Monday, August 23, 2010
- Moe's Original Bar B Que is proud to announce its Asheville, NC grand opening on Wednesday, July 14th at 4 Swe... Read more.by Moe's Original Bar B Que on Monday, July 12, 2010
- Short Street Cakes, Asheville's 100% All-Natural, Scratch-Made, Southern-Style Cake Shop, announces the launch... Read more.by Asheville Now on Monday, April 19, 2010
- I heard that Neo Cantina is up and running. That's the new name for the old La Paz. The sudden changeover caug... Read more.by Jason Sandford on Monday, March 01, 2010
- Tupelo Honey Cafe is known for its gourmet twist on southern classics, and has earned quite a reputation. Rach... Read more.by Darla Crabbe on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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
- Curious Sense, in conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville Buncombe County, is please... Read more.by Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 26, 2010
- The YWCA of Asheville will host a Wellness Open House on Monday August 30th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the YWCA... Read more.by YWCA Asheville on Monday, August 23, 2010
- CPA Stephanie Weil Brings 20 Years Experience to Western North Carolina. Stephanie A. Weil CPA PLLC, a full-se... Read more.by Asheville Now on Friday, August 06, 2010
- Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. now provides in-home, educational services in Asheville, North Carolina. ... Read more.by Jennifer Strauss on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
- Dennis Hulsing of Hulsing Hotels, Inc. has announced that he has purchased the Asheville Racquet Club and Fitn... Read more.by Asheville Now on Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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
- The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) announced today that it is awarding more than $2.25 ... Read more.by Explore Asheville on Thursday, July 29, 2010
- Sean Penn is still in Haiti six months after the devastating 7.0 earthquake that claimed the lives of at least... Read more.by Andrew Harvel on Sunday, July 18, 2010
- The Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau is reaching out to the Gulf Coast in an effort to provide some ... Read more.by Explore Asheville on Monday, July 05, 2010
- Ask Bubbi, an advice column offered exclusively on AshevilleNow.com. This weeks topics: 1. My 2 nieces (seven ... Read more.by Ask Bubbi on Monday, May 24, 2010
- Ask Bubbi, an advice column offered exclusively on AshevilleNow.com. This weeks topics: 1. My parents always a... Read more.by Ask Bubbi on Monday, May 17, 2010
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