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OldeTownes
in
Asheville,
North Carolina
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We
recommend two OldeTownes
in the city of Asheville, the downtown historic district and
Biltmore Village. You will encounter parking meters and/or parking garages
at both.
The
downtown historic district has several art galleries and
one-of-a-kind shops and cafes, all within walking distance of each
other. You will enjoy the public sculpture and architecture
here, as well.
Biltmore
Village is a shopping area at the entrance to Biltmore House.
You will enjoy the special shops here. But don't miss Biltmore
House itself. The largest private residence ever built
in the USA, it has 250 rooms. Almost 1 million people tour it each
year, and it has been used in several major motion pictures.
There
are several QuaintVillages outside
of Asheville. These are close enough to visit without changing
hotels. In fact, a week in the Asheville area would make a
nice vacation. |
(Photos
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Population
of Asheville
City: About 70,000
Metropolitan area: About 230,000
Location
Western North
Carolina
In the Blue Ridge Mountains
Map
Downtown Historic
District (an OldeTowne)
Art
and craft galleries (many)
Asheville Art Museum (2 South Pack Square)
www.AshevilleArt.org 828-253-3227
Maps,
walking tours
Public sculpture
Restaurants
Biltmore Village
and Biltmore House (an OldeTowne)
Art
and craft galleries
Biltmore Estate
(1895) and Gardens (admission fee)
Open
year-round www.Biltmore.com
Other
features in and around Asheville
Botanical gardens at Asheville
(free admission)
Gift
shop www.AshevilleBotanicalGardens.org
Campgrounds
and RV parks nearby
Check
Woodall's guide
Chimney
Rock
Folk Art Center (on the Blue Ridge Parkway)
www.SouthernHighlandGuild.org/folkart.html
Hotels
and vacation rentals
North
Carolina Arboretum
(426-acres)
www.NCarboretum.org
Pack
Place Education, Arts & Science Center
www.PackPlace.org
(We
continually add information)
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Festivals
(Too
many to list)
Check www.ExploreAsheville.com
Recommended stay
1-3
days
Tourist information
Asheville
Convention and Visitors Bureau
www.ExploreAsheville.com
888-247-9142
Asheville Parks and Recreation Department
www.CI.Asheville.NC.US
Blue
Ridge Parkway National Park
www.BlueRidgeParkway.org
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This page was last updated on 01/11/2006
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