What Makes Asheville Great?

Local entrepreneurs and the businesses they create make Asheville a great place to visit and live.

Every town has them...most popular restaurants, busy shops, cool hang-outs, and fun activities. Because we live here, my family and I enjoy them all.

We walk the sidewalks and enjoy the bakeries and coffee shops.
We seek out the best restaurants in town.
We enjoy the local music, arts, and entertainment.
And, we even occasionally steal some time to relax at a local bed and breakfast.

Best of all, we get to call this beautiful place home...and share it with others who want to experience North Carolina mountain living.

All the visitors who come here every year confirm that there is something special about this mountain town in Western North Carolina.

That's great...but if you're like me, you want to know more than what to do or where to go.

You want to know why.

You want to support something or someone you know and like.

We do. We like to know how the food tastes, and also what went into the design of the menu and decor.

Do you want to know why a particular realtor is more successful than the hundreds of others in town?

Have you ever wondered what inspires your favorite artist?

Would you like to hear the stories of how the owners of the most popular businesses made their dreams a reality?

We hope you do. Because in this site, you'll learn about the places that make Asheville a great place to visit and live.

You'll also learn about the people that make it that way.

Explore all of this site to design your best Western North Carolina mountain experience.

Read about the people and places to discover...

Absolute "must do"
Coziest (and most romantic) bed and breakfasts
Most delicious restuarants
Most rewarding hikes (mountain views are important, too, right?)
Inside tips about real estate
Best shopping
The things that make Asheville unique
Our son's top ten best kid activities
More on these and other "Asheville's Best" things to do, eat, and experience

Asheville History
Asheville history and modern culture combine to make an interesting and fun destination.

Unique Asheville Bed and Breakfast Options
An Asheville Bed and Breakfast offers hospitality, comfort and convenience. Meet the inn owners and learn about the best in Asheville.

Asheville Art Galleries
Asheville art galleries present many great Asheville artists. Meet the local gallery owners and learn about their inspiration.

Asheville Airport. Tips for Flying to Asheville, NC.
Asheville Airport. Air travel to Asheville can be easy and enjoyable if you know what to expect.