Asheville, NC Video Transcript

Today we are visiting Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville has been included in the Top 20 Best Places to Retire; the Top 10 Great Adventure Towns; and the Top 15 Best Places to Re-invent Your Life.

And rightfully so…

Asheville has a population of approximately 73,000 people in Buncombe County in which Asheville is located, the population is about 230,000.

The climate is moderate, and there is definitely 4 seasons. Asheville is nestled between the Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains in the North Western  corner of North Carolina approximately 2 hours east of Knoxville, TN and 2 hours north of Charlotte, North Carolina.

The focal point of downtown Asheville is Pack Place.   It is an education and Arts and Science Center located in the Pack Square Cultural District. People come to Pack Square to sit, relax; people watch, have lunch, meet a friend for coffee or go to one of the cultural events or any of the many Art, Music, Craft or science exhibits at Pack Place.

Pack Place also hosts many festivals throughout the year such as the famous Belle Chere Festival held each July Pack Place is truly a gathering place for everyone…. young and older alike.

Downtown Asheville is eclectic and exciting. There is always something going on. From the beautiful upscale shops carrying handcrafted items from local Artisans and all over the world to stores focused on Organic Natural Green products.

You’ll find restaurants offering a wide variety of foods fit for any size wallet. There’s very fancy to very laid back. Many offer beautiful, private outdoor seating where you can take your time and enjoy the day. Asheville has a very active music scene including live concerts, small clubs and musicians’ gathering on the streets.

The arts are very big in Asheville and if you are a music lover, Asheville has a lot to offer. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, who loves to hike, swim, raft, fish, bike or mountain climb, you’ll find it all within minutes of downtown Asheville.

After all the eating, drinking, shopping, dancing, hiking and all the other activities available in Asheville, you’ll need a rest! Get yourself an iced coffee, herbal tea or refreshing smoothie and enjoy one of the parks or sitting areas in Downtown Asheville.

The median housing price in Asheville is approximately $195,000.00. You’ll find a variety of housing choices including rentals right in downtown Asheville. From very affordable housing to upscale condominiums overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains.

In the heart of the Historic district, Montford Avenue is a prime example of the incredible housing stock available in Asheville. Asheville has one of the largest Historic District on the National Register and has the largest number of art deco style buildings in the southeast.

While the real estate market is a little pricier here than the rest of the state, it is in line with other similar size cities in the southeast that have this much to offer!

If you want to see a REAL HOUSE when you’re in Asheville, you must visit the Biltmore Estate. George Vanderbilt thought so highly of Asheville, he built his 8,000 acre Biltmore Estate here… The Largest Home in America.

Once there, you can take a step back in time and walk the streets of the Biltmore Village. Enjoy shopping at the many unique and charming shops as well as mainstream stores that make up the village and when you’ve worked up an appetite, grab a bite to eat a one of the many restaurants guaranteed to suit everyone’s taste.

Asheville, North Carolina offers a high quality of life, glorious weather, ample business and career opportunities, tolerance of diverse types of people and lifestyles, an exciting and stimulating environment, all in a historic breathtaking setting.

A definite Top Ten on our list of The Best Places to Live In North Carolina.