Amazing Asheville!

We went to visit Asheville, North Carolina to plan for Creative Connections and we were immediately entranced by this small city’s natural beauty, uplifted by the unique and quirky art community, and embraced in the comfortable warmth of the people. We absolutely love Asheville and know you will too.

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Both classic and cool, Asheville has a vibrant art scene with open studios, funky galleries, and offbeat exhibitions. Cafés and restaurants, independent artisan shops, and public artworks line the streets, and provide a unique local setting. There really is something new and exciting around every corner.

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We plan to embrace it all. Come join us at Creative Connections October 13 -15, 2018.

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Learn more about Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville is at the top of many recent Best Places to Travel lists. Make it yours!

Forbes 15 Coolest Places to Go in 2018

CNN’s 18 Best Places to Visit in 2018

Lonely Planet’s Best Places to Visit in the US in 2017

Travel+Leisure Top 15 Cities in the United States

National Geographic Travel Names Asheville One of Best US Small Cities for 2018

Local Attractions

Asheville is a city in the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. This colorful community has a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and breathtaking vistas. The Downtown Art District is filled with independent restaurants and shops, studios and galleries.

VisitAsheville.com is a great place to start to learn more about this exceptional city.

The Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville has a convenient regular shuttle to the downtown area for just $5 each way.

Here are some of the popular local sites.

Biltmore Estate

Blue Ridge Parkway

Downtown Art District

River Arts District

Asheville Urban Trail (This is a handy map. )