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Inside Background
Architecture 
    Asheville has been called the Paris of the south because of the prevalance...
Last edited: May 04, 2007
Culture 
Asheville is an idyllic city with distinctic southern charm, set on the ridge...
Last edited: June 13, 2006
Health & Safety 
Asheville is a typically safe city. At night, the downtown is well lit and...
Last edited: August 23, 2007
History 
    Asheville, named after North Carolina Governor Samuel Ashe, was...
Last edited: November 27, 2006
Neighborhoods 
With its rustic southern charm and hip-but-quaint restaurants and shops...
Last edited: March 04, 2008
Recommended Reading 
There are several books of literature that will excite soon-to-be visitors of...
Last edited: May 12, 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Explore Asheville is the official site for Asheville's Convention and Visitor's...
Last edited: February 19, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
    Asheville, nestled among the mountains, is relatively hot in the summer and...
Last edited: June 11, 2006
Architectural Styles of Old Homes 
   Asheville is rich in architectural styles and there are many examples of...
Last edited: March 27, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
    For air travelers, Asheville Regional Airport should do the trick. The...
Last edited: June 11, 2006
Getting Around 
Since Asheville’s location is equal to sitting inside the rim of a cup, as...
Last edited: April 09, 2007
Public Transportation 
    Asheville's bus system links downtown to the surrounding areas. There are...
Last edited: September 19, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
    Try these attractions if you are traveling with children:     Biltmore...
Last edited: December 26, 2007
Nightlife 
    The presence of UNC Asheville assures that there are plenty of things to do...
Last edited: June 12, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
One of the treats of my trip to Asheville, was stumbling onto an outdoor art...
Last edited: May 07, 2006
The Performing Arts 
    Try the University of North Carolina at Asheville for student performances...
Last edited: June 12, 2006
Shopping 
    The Grove Arcade, located in downtown Asheville, is located in a...
Last edited: June 13, 2006
Sports & Activities 
    Asheville has one professional sports team, the Asheville Tourists, a Class...
Last edited: May 03, 2007
Best Views Within Asheville City Limits 
  There are three mountains within the city limits of Asheville and near...
Last edited: October 25, 2006
Biltmore Estate: A Family Legacy 
Biltmore is culmination one mans work, dreams, and imagination: George W...
Last edited: June 15, 2008
Blue Ridge Parkway 
The Blue Ridge Parkway is always beautiful.  http://www.nps.g...
Last edited: March 30, 2009
Food Tours 
Asheville Food Tours currently offers three different walking food tours in...
Last edited: December 07, 2009
Scenic Views 
www.youtube.com/w... scenic tour of Ashville and the surrounding Blueridge...
Last edited: December 27, 2009
Terpsicorps Dance Performances 
 Terpsicorps Theatre of dance has become Asheville’s own professional...
Last edited: April 14, 2008
The Circle Route to Max Patch Bald 
  Max Patch Bald is the kind of place that becomes a part of you after just one...
Last edited: October 29, 2009
Biltmore Estate 
This not a typical historic house tour.  First time visitors to Biltmore almost...
Last edited: September 19, 2009
Biltmore Village 
  George W. Vanderbilt created Biltmore Village as the town site that would...
Last edited: June 04, 2009
Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum 
The Colburn has changed its name and its focus: no longer just a gem and...
Last edited: September 20, 2006
Looking Glass Rock 
The Paleozoic Looking Glass pluton is not "pure quartz" but a foliated...
Last edited: November 01, 2008
Malaprop's Bookstore 
Malaprops Bookstore is one of those wonderful little places that may be...
Last edited: October 17, 2006
North Carolina Arboretum 
    Young or old,  male or female,  gardeners or non, hikers, bikers, and all...
Last edited: April 04, 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Top Restaurants: For fantastic views, go to the World Coffee Cafe inside the...
Last edited: August 22, 2007
Breakfast 
Though the elite may be slightly put off by the exterior of the place---Five...
Last edited: February 15, 2007
Dining for Large Groups 
A great place for dining in groups (or alone) is the Asheville Pizza and...
Last edited: July 31, 2008
Dining Advice from a Local 
As a local who dines out in Asheville frequently, I was fascinated to see the...
Last edited: December 23, 2009
Grove Park Inn - Sunset Terrace 
When you're in Asheville, it's worth dining at the Sunset Terrace Chophouse at...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
Bouchon 
Bouchon is a family-run, true French bistro in a city once called the "Paris of...
Last edited: April 14, 2009
CinToms 
CinTom's is locally owned and operated and offers frozen custard, cobblers, and...
Last edited: July 24, 2009
Gabrielle's 
Gabrielle's is currently closed due to a tragic fire at the mansion of the...
Last edited: May 25, 2009
Savoy Restaurant 
Website: http://www.savoya...
Last edited: July 01, 2008
Zambra 
If you're into small plates(Tapas) and sharing, one spot to try is Zambra.  The...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: December 30, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 13, 2009
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