Asheville
City
Incorporated in 1797, Asheville, North Carolina is established within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation, where the Cherokee had traditionally used the current Asheville area for open hunting and meeting grounds. Asheville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the confluence of the Swannanoa River and the French Broad River. The top attraction is Biltmore Estate, America’s largest home - George W. Vanderbilt’s winter chateaux. Climate is between a humid subtropical climate and an oceanic climate.
Funky and eclectic downtown features architectural mix of Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical styles. Some of the world’s greatest artists, writers, musicians, and architects left an enduring mark on this town. Asheville's most poplar music festivals are Downtown After 5, AVLFest, the LEAF festival, and Brewgrass.