The only time I ever had someone say anything negative to us was on my other site, The Uncorked Librarian. I have one Asheville post up there. Good lord. This was also between …. Many appreciate the tourism that allows the businesses to grow while having such an eclectic and even international gaggle of residents. Yes, like anywhere, places get crowded. This comes positives, too. When we first thought about living in Asheville, NC, we had no idea where we should look. Due to work, we only had one weekend to figure it out.
Let me tell you, the real estate market in Asheville is hot. Homes go quickly. In fact, we were touring a home when another realtor started yelling at ours because she jumped our time slot to put in an offer on the house for her clients. Our realtor warned us that we only had a few days to make buying decisions, and she was right: houses we toured that weekend were off of the market by Monday morning.
Luckily, we got our first choice — sans bidding war — and for a price that was fair… for Asheville. Overall, we had a lot of options with little stress. Plus, we owned a home in Florida and had a lot of stuff. We will say that choosing a realtor in Asheville is tough. Some are pushy and clearly out for their bottom line. Some have even been rewriting and copying some of our website posts as their own to lure you in…. We liked our realtor — who found us what we needed in the time that we needed it.
Where should you consider living in Asheville? These are the best neighborhoods directly in Asheville. We have historic homes, too. As for the suburbs, Fletcher and Arden have great houses for slightly less — the ones we saw tended to be more up-to-date — and you got more for your buck.
Those towns are under a minute drive into the downtown area. If you work in downtown Asheville, the commute will suck. Traffic has been hideous out that way lately. I is always under construction. We ended up close to downtown, which meant that we paid for it. We snagged a beautiful house that needs hellll… I mean, love. Our HVAC and water heater both blew our first month here. The roof quickly followed. Anyone want to fix our double decks? According to the U. We know people who rent both houses and apartments.
Plus, it depends if you have a job already. We prefer to know our budget and look around. While Asheville has some form of public transportation — a bus system — most people get around by car. Most of America is like this, though. We always half-heartedly joke that the older city structure is not prepared for our big SUVs. Some of the streets are super tiny with thin lanes, the parking spots are impossibly small, and those hills get me.
The potholes are for real. I will get trolled for that truth bomb. Add in a parking lot, and drivers love to speed and weave. Plus, the tourists do some wild maneuvers in the fall over those dang leaves and when they are lost.
I will also add that when you head downtown, you will end up paying for parking in a lot, at a meter, or in a parking garage. They are fairly priced. In tourist season and on weekends, spots fill up, but usually, we find something without having too much road rage.
You just need to learn where to go and where not to go. We love the weather in Asheville. I am not going to go all Weather Channel stats on you because that is boring. Our mornings are much darker.
Some winters, we see snow flurries as early as October — they are beautiful. Our cats were mesmerized by their first snow, ever. Occasionally, you will see more snow, especially in the mountains. In , we had a rare white Christmas. Schools and roads will close. It also gets icy in the winter, and while we have had a few nights drop into the 20s, the 30s to 50s are our usual Asheville winter weather. Parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway will shutdown.
The spring and fall are pretty mild. Compared to Florida, it still rains here a lot. We feel the gloom of less sun. Sign me up.
Also be sure to check out our huge list of the best things to do in Asheville. We are annual passholders to Biltmore.
When not visiting the house, we go for their great exhibitions — they just showcased Downton Abbey period clothing — the miles of trails, winery, and dining. Biltmore also hosts concerts and seasonal events. Of course, we eat out a lot and love hitting up the boozy scene. Yes, there are breweries, wine bars, dive bars, and places to sip craft cocktails like the Grove Park Inn and Cultivated Cocktails.
You have Sierra Nevada and New Belgium as bigger names, too. Many breweries have live music on the weekends. We love the Blue Ridge Parkway and all of its picnic spots and mixed-level hiking grounds. Plus, Asheville has a ton of parks and gardens in the city.
You can drive to Hendersonville for their three big wineries and amazing downtown. We still need to explore all of our neighboring towns. For our Asheville fall bucket list , we love picking apples, eating cider donuts, and getting lost in a bamboo forest. The regional airport is great, but we are used to MCO and direct international flights to Dubai, Reykjavik, and Dublin.
We travel a lot so AVL adds time and layovers. A plus: Allegiant is one of the major domestic airlines that flies out of AVL and is a low fare carrier. Newark is also one of our newer international options, but you have to fly there first.
We have friends that drive to Atlanta, too. I always seems to be under construction. Sometimes traffic can be horrific. There are a ton of trucks at the craziest hours of the day. We love that tourists add a vibe to Asheville and put money into the city. But, they do clog up and swarm the downtown, too. The BRP in the fall is sheer chaos on weekends.
We just love the culture and diversity in Asheville. You can enjoy the art museum, learn about the history of Biltmore, and eat and drink locally. The community is educated, active, and engaged. We have fabulous local bookstores and libraries. As mentioned above, there are tons of things to do in Asheville for everyone. I barely scraped the surface. Find hiking, live music, art, educational lectures, food, theater…you name it! Lastly, we love living in Asheville for those stunning mountain sunsets.
George Vanderbilt built his retreat here and put Asheville on the map because he thought the mountains were healing and peaceful. He was so right. Aloft — Downtown Asheville — Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, the Aloft hotel is newly renovated — as of Vibrant local murals, updated rooms, and sprawling public areas greet visitors. Did I mention their rooftop pool overlooking the mountains?
As community members, we work with Aloft for both of our websites. Clean, updated, and in the middle of everything, you can access downtown, Biltmore, and the Blue Ridge Parkway fairly quickly. Plus, you can grab a quick breakfast with tons of food options nearby, especially if you want a hiking lunch for the road.
We are obsessed with grinders at the nearby Apollo Flame Bistro. We loved their social happy hour and friendly hosts. Say hi to Mike for us! Hendersonville is its own hip little town. We love the Grove Park Inn for its delicious restaurants, events, and out-of-this-world sunsets. I love living in Asheville—and I say this often. Moving here was the perfect choice for our family. Do you have any more questions about what it is like living in Asheville or North Carolina?
It is now a top tourist destination in the South, one renowned for its creative spirit and progressive ideals. That status is threatened, some say, by a North Carolina measure, passed in March, that ended anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, spurring many corporations, performers and sports organizations to avoid the state.
Explore street view, find things to do in Asheville and sign in to your Google account to save your map. Fun fact: Asheville inspired one of the most famous lines in American literature.
It has more breweries per capita than any American city — 23 at last count — drawing hopsheads from all over. Burial Beer Co.
The seasonal menu specializes in local ingredients prepared with grace and sophistication, from the N. Got room for a nightcap? Try Sovereign Remedies , a 21st-century cocktail bar in a former early 20th-century pharmacy that channels both aspects, creating libations infused with botanical ingredients designed to cure whatever ails you. The North Carolina Arboretum , roughly 10 miles southwest of downtown, packs lush seasonal gardens, actual babbling brooks and miles of trails into acres.
Guided hikes are available at the rustic-but-refined visitors center, but the best thing about managed wilderness is the ability to get lost without getting, you know, actually lost. Go to Smoky Park Supper Club for the building — the restaurant is composed of artfully arranged shipping containers and presents as the Lego fantasia of a gargantuan, gifted child. But linger for the most no-frills aspect of all: picnic benches a few feet from the French Broad River, offering a placid spot to sip a beverage and watch the current go by.
In the mids artists began transforming more than 20 industrial buildings along a one-mile stretch of the river into a jumble of light-filled studios. But when the stock market crashed, Asheville was hit hard. With so much bonded debt to pay for new construction in the "Roaring Twenties," Asheville had no money to invest in urban renewal projects that were so popular in other cities following the crash.
While growth slowed in Asheville, the difficult times actually helped preserve the city's historic architecture. The magnificent buildings built during the boom years were spared as a result of Asheville's commitment to repay its debt. This is why Asheville remains a snap shot of what an American boomtown looked like during the turn of the century. As you explore the city, you'll see restaurants, galleries and independent shops housed in elegant art deco buildings.
You can explore Asheville's rich architecture and history along the Asheville Urban Trail. This self-guided walking tour of downtown Asheville features 30 sculptural trail station that help bring Asheville's history to life.
The music brings smiles and an occasional booty shake from … read more. Plan an escape that will bring the best-selling novel series to life In the cavernous basement of the Biltmore Estate and in the magical forests surrounding Asheville is a mythical protagonist, year-old Serafina, who has captivated the attention … read more.
Asheville's literary heritage stretches across the 20th century and contemporary authors continue to be drawn here. These well-known novelists, poets, essayists and storytellers have ties to Asheville: F. Scott Fitzgerald, who spent two summers … read more.
Much of the music we hear today can trace its roots back to the legacy of music pioneer and long-time Asheville resident Dr. Bob Moog. Moog is best known for his s invention of the revolutionary Moog Synthesizer, which electronically recreates … read more. From hand-tied fishing lures to moonshine lore, Appalachia embodies a colorful culture all its own The Blue Ridge Mountains, the spine of southernmost Appalachia, are gently rolling as ranges go.
Some of the oldest mountains in the world, the Blue … read more. Locally Crafted Instruments Lend Melodies a Blue Ridge Ring Enthusiasts of Appalachian music are likely familiar with the whimsical sounds of dulcimers, instruments that have a rich legacy tied to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Jerry Read Smith, a local … read more. Visiting the Basilica of St. Asheville's Tradition of Attracting Pioneers, Philanthropists and Artists As Asheville began its rise to prominence in the s, it continued to draw visionaries, poets and explorers -- a tradition that lives on today.
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