A Little Asheville Information
Downtown Asheville Officially Established in 1883, Asheville, North Carolina has grown from a small pioneering town into a flourishing metropolis known for its love of the arts and passion for the great outdoors. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Buncombe County, Asheville enjoys a mild climate year-round, which, coupled with its beautiful natural surroundings, has made it one of the Southeast's most popular destinations.
Little Honey Bee Farm
by Nancy Jean
BY CAITLIN FULTZ | ISSUE 76, SUMMER 2011Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers the best of both worlds: breathtaking scenic beauty and a population that values creativity and work made by hand. “Asheville is funky, eclectic and rooted in generations of homespun crafts inspired by the surrounding mountain beauty,” says reader Dan Ward, of Weaverville, N.C. “The mountains make us whimsical, and whimsy fuels creativity.
The Asheville Downtown Gallery Association is a group of 25 local galleries committed to bringing the best in fine art and craft to local, national and international collectors. be sure to grab the local gallery guide brochure at any of these galleries!
click the image to the left and check out all of the wonderful things asheville has to offer. exploreasheville.com has a wealth of information for tourists and local alike.
