Asheville, North Carolina

Located in the heart of Western North Carolina,  Asheville is situated in the gorgeous French Broad River valley amid the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains.  Asheville is approximately 2200 feet in elevation, with the topography ranging from pristine pasture land, rolling hills, beautiful mountain knolls to steep mountain terrain.  The Blue Ridge Parkway runs through Asheville, providing  hiking trails, cycling, mountain climbing and spectacular views from the scenic drives.  In the surrounding area you will find mountain streams which provide fishing, canoeing and rafting.   Asheville has  four true seasons.  It has a mild year-round climate with an annual rainfall of approximately 46 inches and an average annual snowfall of 16 inches.  Asheville was selected by AARP magazine as a top 15 dream town, "one of the best places to reinvent your life".   It has something to offer everyone.  Whether you want  to experience a mountain adventure, take a relaxing drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway,  go to a baseball game or visit downtown Asheville as it comes alive with evening activities.  
 
Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina with a population of approximately 70,000 in the city and 215,000 in the county.                               

Asheville's airport is the largest airport in Western North Carolina.  It has both commuter and jet airlines.  It is located about 15 miles south of downtown Asheville.

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