Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Vacationing in Asheville, NC

Spring is coming to the Appalachian Mountains and it is one of the best times to visit the area for a little vacation. The Appalachians in Western North Carolina are one of the most bio-diverse regions of the world, and experiencing these beautiful mountains as the flowers and trees and wildlife return to the woods is one of the most amazing things you can do.

The woods explode with life as the trees begin to bud and the flowers start to peek up through the layers of leaves and dead grasses. Animals begin to roam again, and birds are returning from their adventures afar. These mountains are ancient and spring time here is nothing short of mystical and magical. The mountains of WNC are amazing, and one of the best ways to experience them fully is to take a vacation in Asheville, North Carolina.

Asheville, NC is one of the best places in the whole world to take a weekend getaway, a week long vacation or an extended holiday in the mountains. Friendly people, and charming and quaint downtown and access to some of the most pristine wilderness anywhere in the country make Asheville an ideal place to recharge your batteries and get a new perspective on life.

Whether you choose to stay in one of Asheville’s many wonderful and authentic bed and breakfast options, select a mountain cottage rental or stay in a vacation cabin rental, Asheville is sure to treat you right and make you want to stay a little longer and return often.

After waking up to the sound of flowers blooming and birds chirping, venture into town for a delicious cup of coffee or tea at one of Asheville’s many sidewalk cafés or restaurants. Enjoy a day of shopping at locally owned boutiques, art galleries or quaint shops of every sort. Asheville is a wonderful place to find the most eclectic gifts and treasures, and spring time brings out the most wonderful side of Asheville’s creative community.

Evening and night time brings an incredible amount of local talent and music, dance and theatre. From street performers to clubs and bars to fine theatre, Asheville is sure to astound even the most cultured art critic. Asheville has become known all over the country and indeed the world for its diverse population of artists, musicians and performers. Dance companies, theatre companies, comedy troupes and performance artists fill the eclectic venues of Asheville to overflowing and offer a cultural experience to rival any major metropolitan city without all the insanity that generally comes along with those larger cities.

A springtime vacation in Asheville is something you may end up planning to do year after year, as this charming little mountain town has a tendency to magnetize people who have had the opportunity to visit. There is a reason why so many people have permanently relocated after just a short visit.

Rent a cabin in the mountains, rent a cottage in the woods, enjoy a bed and breakfast or rent your own private little retreat for a weekend, a week or longer and you will see what the fuss is all about. Asheville has appeared on virtually every list of must see places and vacation locations. It sits right in the middle of the most bio-diverse region of the country and is nestled in some of the oldest mountains on the planet. The energy and culture is nothing short of magical.

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