Asheville Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
About Asheville
Asheville is the county seat of Buncombe County, and is the largest city in Western North Carolina with a population of approximately 93,000 (2019) and a metro population of 425,000 (2018). Asheville was named after the ninth governor of North Carolina, Samuel Ashe. It is the principal city in the four-county Asheville metropolitan area, with a population of about 425,000 in 2010. It has been described variously as the "San Francisco of the East," "New Age Mecca," and "Land of the Sky." It's a city thatRolling Stonemagazine dubbed "America’s New Freak Capital."Selfmagazine proclaimed Asheville as America’s "Happiest City." Before the arrival of the Europeans, the area belonged to the Cherokee Nation. In 1540, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto came to the area known as Guaxule, bringing the
Top Attractions in Asheville
Explore the best things to see and do in Asheville:
- ★American Folk Art & Framing
- ★Appalachian Craft Center
- ★Ariel Gallery
- ★Asheville Adventure Company
- ★Asheville Art Museum
- ★Asheville Brews Cruise
- ★Asheville City Hall
- ★Asheville Civic Center
Where to Eat in Asheville
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴828 Family Pizzeria
- 🍴Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company
- 🍴Bouchon
- 🍴Chop House
- 🍴Cucina 24
- 🍴Early Girl Eatery
Where to Stay in Asheville
- 🏨1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage
- 🏨1899 Wright Inn & Carriage House
- 🏨Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn
- 🏨Aberdeen Inn
- 🏨AppleWood Manor Inn
- 🏨Asheville Seasons Bed & Breakfast
Asheville Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: