Downtown Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina

While living in Creston you may feel miles away from civilization. Yet, you are only a short drive to Black Mountain NC and then 15 more minutes on I-40 puts you in the much written about urban haven of Asheville. Asheville offers a creative, cosmopolitan and cultural life to rival any city. The New York Times, Southern Living, Money, Mountain Bike, Outside, National Geographic Traveler are just a few of the many varied publications with complementary articles about Asheville's quality of life attributes.

Art and antique lovers will find everything to suit their tastes in Asheville's historic downtown district. In this area alone, you can find everything from 18th and 19th century imports to early American collectibles. The city's oldest art space, the Asheville Art Museum, is located downtown at Pack Place and just a few doors down is the Blue Spiral Gallery. The city features a dazzling array of art galleries, theaters, and entertainment of every kind - from Shakespeare, fine films and live music to baseball, hockey games, the symphony and ballet.

Asheville is also home to a variety of nationally-known attractions. The Thomas Wolfe Memorial has become one of literature's most famous landmarks. The Biltmore Estate, built in 1895, is the largest private home in America. In addition to the house and its marvelous formal gardens, the Estate features its private label winery. Special concerts, performances and events are held throughout the year for visitors and residents alike. To learn more:

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