Category Archives: Weekend Getaways in Asheville

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Asheville is Voted Beer City USA for the Fourth Year in a Row

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May
17

by Sandy McLeod Asheville, North Carolina is home to some of the best microbreweries in the U.S. The city won the online Beer City USA poll, run by home brew king Charlie Papazian, for the fourth year in a row.  … Continue reading

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Huffington Post Article Cites Asheville as America’s Greenest Dining Destination

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May
9

by Sandy McLeod Shortly before Earth Day in April,Huffington Post writer Jeff Biggers wrote a piece focused on Asheville, NC as a Green Dining Destination.  Biggers’ observations about Asheville are of interest to communities that wish to emulate this model.  … Continue reading

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Chimney Rock State Park Completes Renovation on Stairway to the Chimney

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Apr
19

by Sandy McLeod Since the State of North Carolina acquired Chimney Rock Park in 2007 from private owners, it has undergone a massive redo and expansion of public land holdings.  Building a new staircase to the Chimney was part of … Continue reading

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Mountain Biking in Bent Creek in Asheville, NC

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Apr
14

by Sandy McLeod   Many come through the Asheville area in search of ever increasing thrills and challenges for mountain bike riding.  In the mountains of Western North Carolina, biking is a sport that requires endurance for uphill grades and … Continue reading

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Festival of Flowers at Biltmore Estate and Gardens

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Apr
6

Each year, Biltmore Estate comes alive in the spring with a floral display that is unlike any other in the Asheville area.  Not even the North Carolina Arboretum nor the Botanical Gardens are able to compare with this phenomenal display … Continue reading

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Early Spring means the most beautiful gardens  ever for  the Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds

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Apr
2

Spring has arrived a month early this year in the Woodland Gardens of Willow Winds.. This means that Easter is greeted with more beautiful color than ever before. As the last of our millions of daffodils display their colors, our … Continue reading

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Key Places Where “The Hunger Games” Filming Occurred Near Asheville, NC

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Mar
30

In the summer of 2011, there were rumors around Asheville that a Hollywood film crew was on location near Boundary Road in Pisgah National Forest, close to the town of Barnardsville. National headlines confirmed that a film was being shot … Continue reading

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Quirky Snack Stops for Weekend Getaways in Asheville

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Mar
22

by Sandy McLeod Many people visit Asheville because of its uniqueness. The downtown area is mainly composed of small, independent stores, restaurants, bars and galleries that cater to the individual looking for something different. Maybe you’re into handmade clothing, or … Continue reading

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Weekend Getaways in Asheville: Which Trolley or Bus Tour Do I Take?

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Mar
5

Asheville is filled with plenty of history, local color and fun and interesting things to do. Often visitors will take the opportunity to orient themselves by taking a tour.  A walking tour is certainly an option. There are also two … Continue reading

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Asheville NC has a Thriving Downtown Art Scene

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Feb
22

By Sandy McLeod Asheville is a premiere destination for artists, art collectors and art lovers.  The city is being promoted and written about as an arts destination.  Visitors interested in the visual arts will find a high level of work … Continue reading