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Performances &
Entertainment:
The local entertainment scene is just
about one of the best. Asheville attracts a
diverse group of entertainers from quirky to
the most sophisticated. We have personally
been introduced to some of the best music
right here in Asheville.
Museums & Galleries:
When we first heard of local art in
North Carolina, my first thought was corn
cob pipes and tree stumps carved into bears.
Well those things are here in the
surrounding communities, however, some of
the most impressive, creative and
contemporary art work you will ever see will
be right here in Asheville. During the year
there are sponsored Art Walks to various
galleries and, of course, you can make your
own Art Walk anytime throughout the year.
Festivals:
Asheville loads the year with festivals.
There is always something going on when it
comes to music & food. If not a festival,
the street musicians can be something to
behold or stop by one of the area clubs or
restaurants for some very distinctive music.
Family Fun:
One of our favorite family adventures is
to take our children to
Sliding Rock in the Pisgah Forest
and afterwards stop at Dolly's for some old
fashioned ice cream cones. You'll find the
child within yourself after the first slide
down. Once you hit the water, you'll be
getting back to the top as fast as you can
to do it all over again.
Of course, while you 're in the Pisgah
Forest, be sure to have some hamburgers
ready to cook in one of the parks like Coon
Tree or Pink Beds; a couple of our favorite
places in the forest.
Another great place to visit is the
DuPont State Forest where you 'll
find waterfalls, hiking and more.
Golf:
Golfers rave about the Asheville area 's
magnificent mountains: their scenic beauty,
temperate year-round weather and lush
fairways.
A 25-page "Great Smoky Mountain Golf Trails
Guide" is available at The Asheville Shop at
the new Visitor Center at 36 Montford
Avenue. The guide features 22 golf clubs,
including the Smoky Mountain Trail, located
in the far western corner of the North
Carolina mountains, and the Blue Ridge
Trail, encompassing the central mountains
area around Asheville.
Outdoor Adventures:
The Blue Ridge Mountains are the world 's
largest amusement park.
Hiking, white water rafting, golfing,
mountain biking, mountain/rock climbing, fly
fishing, gardens, camping, and scenic drives
and/or motor cycle touring of the Blue Ridge
Parkway.
Activities are endless in Asheville and the
area so choose your adventure and take the
time to explore it in depth. It may take
many visits to Asheville to uncover all
there is to do here.
You can visit the local outfitters and they
can set you up with everything from rafting
and camping equipment to bicycles and
mountain-climbing gear. They are experts in
the wildlife, intimately acquainted with
paths off the beaten trail. You don 't mess
around when you want to know where to see
the sunset of your lifetime.
Winter Activities:
Winter touches Asheville, but rarely
stays more than a few days.
Nearby ski lodges are able to keep mountain
tops covered in snow while temperatures in
the lowlands are mild enough to permit
hiking, biking and shopping. Part of the
Blue Ridge Parkway is closed to cars during
the winter months, but bicycles are
permitted, which gives unparalleled access
to stunning vistas.
Asheville area peaks are the highest in the
eastern United States and average 60 inches
of snow annually. State-of-the-art
snow-making capabilities allow skiing,
snowboarding and tubing even when
temperatures rise.
On average, Asheville receives between 3 and
4.6 inches of snow per month during January,
February and March. While the mountains are
capped with snow, roads in Asheville are
clear.
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