Asheville
United States · North CarolinaUS
City in North Carolina, United States
Asheville is a city in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. Located at the confluence of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, it is the county seat of Buncombe County. It is the most populous city in Western North Carolina and the state's 11th-most populous city with a population of 94,589 at the 2020 census. The four-county Asheville metropolitan area has an estimated 422,000 residents.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 94,589
- Coordinates
- 35.601, -82.554
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 650 m
Overview of Asheville
Asheville — a medium-sized town in North Carolina, United States — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 94,589 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on nature, culture and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 650 metres.
Things to do in Asheville
Nature in Asheville
(4)Nature lovers get Lakes, Mountains, Rivers and Wildlife. All of it is drawn from Asheville's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Asheville
(3)Culture in Asheville covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings and Castles. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Asheville.
Adventure in Asheville
(2)Under adventure, Asheville is tagged with Adventure and Adventure Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Asheville.
Nightlife in Asheville
(2)Our data lists Music and Wine Bars as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Asheville.
Sports in Asheville
(2)Asheville records Horse Trails and Trail Running under sports. All of it is drawn from Asheville's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Asheville
(1)Under family, Asheville is tagged with Aquariums. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Asheville.
Shopping in Asheville
(1)For shopping, expect Food. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Asheville.
Water Sports in Asheville
(1)Under water sports, Asheville is tagged with Rafting. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Asheville.
Best time to visit Asheville
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Asheville by regional transport from the nearest hub in North Carolina; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Asheville that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asheville known for?
- Asheville, in North Carolina, United States, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 94,589 residents.
- What can you do in Asheville?
- Recorded activities in Asheville include Lakes, Mountains, Rivers, Wildlife and Ancient Ruins. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Asheville?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Asheville located?
- Asheville is located in North Carolina, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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