When beginning your home search in Asheville, nearby amenities are often a deciding factor. Parks – many boasting greenways, large playgrounds, ball fields, even a velodrome – are plentiful in the area, meaning there’s likely one within walking distance of (or a short drive from) your dream home. Here are some of Asheville’s most popular [...]

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Small, locally owned clothing boutiques abound in Asheville, making it easy to find unique, quality outfits and accessories not typically offered in big-box stores and malls. Stroll the streets of downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village, and you’ll find plenty of boutiques to choose from; the trend is also stretching into other corners of the city. Following are just a few to choose [...]

Updated July 2024

Looking for a cool way to beat the heat of summer in Western North Carolina? Swimming holes in and around Asheville are the perfect answer. With these natural splash spots roughly an hour or less drive from Asheville, it’s easy to make a day of chilling out. So get ready to suit up and cool [...]

In Asheville, a variety of beer festivals held throughout the year not only highlight the wide range of brew offerings available in the area, but also offer an exciting backdrop of music, food trucks, games, performers and lots of other entertaining activities. Here are a few of the unique ways to celebrate beer around the [...]

Asheville has long enjoyed a reputation as a great place to retire, but as the city has grown, so have the reasons for retiring here. From a vibrant food scene to exciting cultural offerings to ongoing learning opportunities, [...]

Disc golf is taking off in Asheville, and for good reason. Occasionally called Frisbee golf or frolf, the popular game involves throwing a flying disc at a target, and follows rules similar to golf – but without all the equipment or expense of that [...]

Asheville is a mecca for amenities typically found in much bigger cities – think delectable dining and drinking options, world-class entertainment, and a progressive, eclectic art scene. For those who may want easy access to all these things, but with the option to return home to a quieter setting, the small towns surrounding Asheville are [...]

Asheville is a city brimming with vibrant creativity and exciting entrepreneurial energy. A number of recurring events throughout the year aim to capture and nurture that spirit, inspiring participants to find creativity and new ideas by sharing [...]

Looking for a high-efficiency home in Asheville with low environmental impact? Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty has made it easy to narrow your hunt with its online “Green Homes” search feature. 

For those interested in green-home ownership, aligning with a real estate agency well-versed in the green-built market is key. By going to [...]

If you’re looking to build your dream home in Asheville, Winterhawk awaits. Situated in South Asheville’s Arden community, this new pocket neighborhood affords perfect proximity to downtown Asheville, as well as easy access to amazing amenities, including shopping, dining, employment centers, and the [...]