In the 2008 book ‘The Geography of Bliss’ by Eric Weiner, Asheville was cited by the author to be one of the happiest places in the United States.
Asheville pops up on national rankings for a variety of things:
- Modern Maturity named it one of “The 50 Most Alive Places To Be,
- “AmericanStyle magazine called it one of “America’s Top 25 Arts Destinations
- Self magazine labeled it the “Happiest City for Women”,
- Tt is one of AARP Magazine”s “Best Places to Reinvent Your Life,” and
- Was proclaimed the “New Freak Capital of the U.S.” by Rolling Stone.
- Asheville has also been called “a New Age Mecca” by CBS News Eye On America
- And – named the “most vegetarian friendly” small city in America by PETA.
In 2007, Asheville was named one of the top seven places to live in the U.S. by Frommer’s Cities Ranked and Rated, #23 of 200 metro areas for business and careers by Forbes and the best place to live in the country by Relocate-America. It was also named one of the world’s top 12 must-see destinations for 2007 by “Frommer’s” travel guides.
Asheville and the surrounding mountains are also popular in the autumn when fall foliage peaks in October. The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway runs through the Asheville area and near the Biltmore Estate.
The bottom line is that the Asheville area is considered – by many – to be among the most beautiful places in all the U.S. to live.
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