Discover Asheville and the Blue Ridge Area by visiting these exciting Links:
Asheville, 15 minutes east of Candler, is a beautiful experience within itself. "The Asheville area, named a must-see destination in 2007 by Frommer's, boasts a thriving arts community, diverse outdoor adventures, a vibrant and inviting downtown, numerous historic and architectural attractions, and unique shopping options." This is a quote taken from the Asheville Tourism Department that so aptly explains the many opportunities available to the mountain area residents. On many Asheville links, there are pictures of the beautiful fall colors for which the Asheville area and the Blue Ridge Mountains are world famous. In addition, music festivals are held throughout the summer and bluegrass bands and food vendors quickly turn Asheville into one big park of entertainment. A Blue Ridge Mountain heritage event called the "Mountain Folk and Dance Festival" is held at the end of July. These are only a few of the many attractions for visitors and residents alike. Visit the links below to see other places of interest the Asheville area has to offer.
At www.romanticasheville.com, the 2009 Asheville Travel Guide lists attractions that make Asheville the romantic destination that it is and that entices newcomers to want to call Asheville home.
The official Asheville Tourism web site at www.exploreasheville.com gives the unique holiday events for each holiday season.
At www.biltmore.com, information can be found about the most spectactular tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the magnificent Biltmore House, a National Historic Landmark and America's largest home with its gorgeous gardens, fine winery and a world-class luxury inn.
Another famous and well visited Asheville Landmark is the Thomas Wolfe Home. The web link is www.wolfememorial.com.
Pisgah View Ranch, located in Candler, NC, is a dude ranch, family vacation spot cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Patterson Farms. More information can be found on Pisgah View Ranch at www.pisgahviewranch.com.
At www.ashevillechamber.org, a "Complete Asheville Area Relocation Kit" can be ordered for $24.95 which includes a phone book, an official Relocation Magazine, a visitor guide, an area map, other magazines and much more! Use these Asheville Area Links you to build a scrapbook of Western North Carolina's most exciting and beautiful attractions.
