Land of the Sky in North Carolina
Asheville pops up on national rankings for a variety of things: Modern Maturity named it one of “The 50 Most Alive Places To Be,” AmericanStyle magazine called it one of “America’s Top 25 Arts Destinations,” Self magazine labeled it the “Happiest City for Women,” it is one of AARP Magazine’s “Best Places to Reinvent Your Life,” and was proclaimed the “New Freak Capital of the U.S.” by Rolling Stone. Asheville has also been called “a New Age Mecca” by CBS News’ Eye On America and named the “most vegetarian-friendly” small city in America by PETA. Asheville serves as the regional hub for business, health and human services, the arts, shopping, dining and other community amenities for citizens and visitors.
Post Holiday Vacation in Asheville
By Jack Moe
Sometimes, the thing we really, really need after the holidays is a vacation! Now that all the hustle and bustle and excitement of the holiday season is over, we may find ourselves a little drained and tired from all the preparations, travel, cooking, shopping and general business of the holiday season. Escaping for a little holiday of your own after all the work you put in creating a perfect holiday for your family and friends is certainly something to be considered. One of the most beautiful and welcoming places to take a post-holiday season vacation is Asheville, North Carolina.
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Asheville, North Carolina is fast becoming one of the premier vacation destinations for tourists and travelers from all over the country and all over the world. This beautiful little mountain town, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, has become famous for its culture, art, scenic surroundings and welcoming atmosphere. Travelers from near and far are discovering the history, landscape and wonderful people who inhabit this incredibly gorgeous region of the United States.
Asheville has something to offer every person from any walk of life. From upscale dining and resorts, to spas and health centers, to art galleries and nightspots, Asheville is sure to welcome anyone with something they can truly appreciate. Artists, musicians, craftspeople and other appreciators of alternative lifestyles and creative culture will find Asheville, North Carolina the most amazing place in the world, while a visit to the historic and breathtaking Biltmore Estate with its incredible gardens and magnificent architecture, or a stay at the classy Grove Park Inn with its beautiful grounds and lovely hospitality would make a great adventure folks who truly appreciate the finer things in life.
For many, many years Asheville’s reputation as a creative hot spot has been growing. From the incredible architecture and craftsmanship of the Biltmore Estate to the up and coming explosion of creative culture in the newly restored and enhanced River Arts District, Asheville has become known as one of the most inspiring places for creativity and the arts in the Southeast, and indeed all over the country. Galleries, craft shows and other creative events abound, and art walks in all the districts of the city boast some of the best independent artists and craftspeople working anywhere in the world today.
Restaurants, clubs and nightlife are another of the attractions to the wonderful city of Asheville, North Carolina. Accompanying the amazing visual arts and crafts revolution going on in the city is the incredible amount of music and dance that is happening there. Asheville, North Carolina is now home to some of the countries hottest up and coming musical groups, mastering styles as diverse as can be, from the historically popular Appalachian blue grass music to modern rock and electronic. Some amazing recording studios and live music venues have found a permanent home in Asheville.
Another creative industry that is finding a warm welcome in this beautiful and quaint mountain town is the film industry. With more and more movie stars and film executives becoming enchanted by this incredible region, the number of films being produced and shot in Asheville, and film companies being founded here, Asheville is becoming a hot spot of the movie industry. Just another reason so many creative minded people are finding a vacation in Asheville to be a welcoming and inspiring thing to do. Asheville is a great place to visit and also to live.
Jack Moe has over one million words in print in online journals, web magazines and traditional magazine and newspaper publications. He has a Masters in Journalism.
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