Asheville

Asheville is a city in, and the county seat of, Buncombe County, North Carolina. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the confluence of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, it is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the state's 12th-most populous city. Points of Interest: Biltmore Estate (largest privately owned house in the United States and listed as U.S. National Historic Landmark.) Blue Ridge Parkway (a national parkway noted for its scenic beauty, known as "America's Favorite Drive") North Carolina Arboretum (arboretum and botanical garden located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest) Grove Park Inn (hotel listed on U.S. National Register of Historic Places) Biltmore Town Square (A short walk connects you to exciting shops, restaurants, cafés and gathering spots, spas and health clubs.)