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The New York Times dubbed Asheville ‘The Paris of the South’. Publications as diverse as Rolling Stone, USA Today, Outside Magazine, Forbes, National Geographic and Parent’s Magazine have extolled Asheville virtues to potential newcomers. And Asheville has consistently been featured in the Top-10 lists of the U.S.’s ‘Best Places to Live’.
Here’s why: Nestled on the French Broad River in the verdant Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville combines amenities seldom found in a town of 70,000 people: |
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- Spectacular mountain scenery
- Eclectic arts, dining and nightlife
- A vibrant, cutting-edge music and art scene
- A progressive, eco-friendly sensibility
- An outstanding environment for hiking, biking, kayaking and fishing
- An elegant array of architecture, including Art Deco, Greek revival, Arts & Crafts, Queen Anne and Neoclassical
- A mild, hospitable climate
- Great educational opportunities
- A diverse population
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| Oh, and did we mention that Asheville boasts seven universities and colleges within a 30 mile radius? |
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All that said, Asheville is not paradise on earth. As a friend who lived on a gorgeous beach in Mexico once remarked, “You can’t live in paradise, you can only visit there.” In other words, if you stay long enough to deal with the practicalities of everyday living, even Shangri-la has its warts. Asheville, like any place, has its share of drawbacks; be they escalating prices, employment issues, political squabbles, drugs, crime, etc. If you want to find the grit and the grisly, the people, politics and issues that have locals riled, educate your newcomer self by reading the local papers. The more realistic your expectations are, the happier you’ll be as you evolve from Asheville newcomer to Asheville old timer.
Asheville Newcomer’s mission is to help you negotiate the ins and outs of our fair city. Whether you want to find a comfortable nest, get hooked up with services, find new friends, explore an array of life-enriching activities – or all of the above, it’s here at Asheville Newcomer
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