Asheville, North Carolina, a year-round resort town tucked between the Blue Ridge and the Smoky Mountains, has received numerous accolades for its splendors by dozens of magazines, Web sites and publications. Most recently, Topretirements.com published its seventh annual list of 100 most popular places to retire, and Asheville was honored with the number one spot. The Wall Street Journal published an article relaying Asheville’s acclaim on their Marketwatch.com site, stating, “When baby boomers share notes about potential retirement towns, chances are that Asheville will be the place most frequently mentioned.”

 

What is it about Asheville that makes it so qualified to be the number one retirement city in America? Simply put, Asheville provides a high quality of life that is found in the balance of its four mild seasons, incredible mountain beauty, intriguing art, rich culture, quick access to major cities, extended education opportunities, and home affordability.

 

 

With its diverse array of architectural styles it’s easy to see why Asheville is nicknamed “Paris of the South.” Asheville, and much of Buncombe County, have retained many original historic structures. Art Deco buildings, arcades, and tree-lined squares makeup Asheville’s downtown district, along with buzzing bistros and lazy cafes reminiscent of Paris. Various talented artists and musicians call Asheville home, and populate Asheville’s River Arts District, with over a hundred working galleries open year-round. On any given night in Asheville you might stumble upon a street-corner bluegrass band, an art gallery opening, a festival, and maybe even a mime.

 

 

The University of North Carolina Asheville founded the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement. The NCCCR offers an impressive list of lifelong learning courses for mature adults and cultural entertainment on campus; it is a hub for seniors looking to volunteer in the community or take workshops in everything from Shakespeare to social networking.

 

 

Asheville's pristine environment and clean mountain air has become known for its “healing” qualities. Nestled between the scenic Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains in Western North Carolina, Asheville provides abundant natural beauty. In the autumn, the mountain air clears of its summertime haze and hardwoods explode with color. The area is home to some of the most scenic roadways in America overlooking more than 1,000,000 acres of protected national forest.

 

 

The Asheville community has an eclectic blend of cultures that provides a rich heritage, from the American Indian culture to a vibrant art and crafts community. Asheville has a way of bringing like-minded individuals into a community with a collective psyche. Living in Asheville can provide many enriching, healing, and life-enhancing experiences; it is a Shangri-la not only for retirees but anybody lucky enough to stumble within its nurturing vortex.

 

 

Asheville, North Carolina, a year-round resort town tucked between the Blue Ridge and the Smoky Mountains, has received numerous accolades for its splendors by dozens of magazines, Web sites and publications. Most recently, Topretirements.com published its seventh annual list of 100 most popular places to retire, and Asheville was honored with the number one spot. The Wall Street Journal published an article relaying Asheville’s acclaim on their Marketwatch.com site, stating, “When baby boomers share notes about potential retirement towns, chances are that Asheville will be the place most frequently mentioned.”

 

What is it about Asheville that makes it so qualified to be the number one retirement city in America? Simply put, Asheville provides a high quality of life that is found in the balance of its four mild seasons, incredible mountain beauty, intriguing art, rich culture, quick access to major cities, extended education opportunities, and home affordability.

 

 

With its diverse array of architectural styles it’s easy to see why Asheville is nicknamed “Paris of the South.” Asheville, and much of Buncombe County, have retained many original historic structures. Art Deco buildings, arcades, and tree-lined squares makeup Asheville’s downtown district, along with buzzing bistros and lazy cafes reminiscent of Paris. Various talented artists and musicians call Asheville home, and populate Asheville’s River Arts District, with over a hundred working galleries open year-round. On any given night in Asheville you might stumble upon a street-corner bluegrass band, an art gallery opening, a festival, and maybe even a mime.

 

 

The University of North Carolina Asheville founded the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement. The NCCCR offers an impressive list of lifelong learning courses for mature adults and cultural entertainment on campus; it is a hub for seniors looking to volunteer in the community or take workshops in everything from Shakespeare to social networking.

 

 

Asheville's pristine environment and clean mountain air has become known for its “healing” qualities. Nestled between the scenic Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains in Western North Carolina, Asheville provides abundant natural beauty. In the autumn, the mountain air clears of its summertime haze and hardwoods explode with color. The area is home to some of the most scenic roadways in America overlooking more than 1,000,000 acres of protected national forest.

 

 

The Asheville community has an eclectic blend of cultures that provides a rich heritage, from the American Indian culture to a vibrant art and crafts community. Asheville has a way of bringing like-minded individuals into a community with a collective psyche. Living in Asheville can provide many enriching, healing, and life-enhancing experiences; it is a Shangri-la not only for retirees but anybody lucky enough to stumble within its nurturing vortex.

 

 

Asheville, North Carolina, a year-round resort town tucked between the Blue Ridge and the Smoky Mountains, has received numerous accolades for its splendors by dozens of magazines, Web sites and publications. Most recently, Topretirements.com published its seventh annual list of 100 most popular places to retire, and Asheville was honored with the number one spot. The Wall Street Journal published an article relaying Asheville’s acclaim on their Marketwatch.com site, stating, “When baby boomers share notes about potential retirement towns, chances are that Asheville will be the place most frequently mentioned.”

 

What is it about Asheville that makes it so qualified to be the number one retirement city in America? Simply put, Asheville provides a high quality of life that is found in the balance of its four mild seasons, incredible mountain beauty, intriguing art, rich culture, quick access to major cities, extended education opportunities, and home affordability.

 

 

With its diverse array of architectural styles it’s easy to see why Asheville is nicknamed “Paris of the South.” Asheville, and much of Buncombe County, have retained many original historic structures. Art Deco buildings, arcades, and tree-lined squares makeup Asheville’s downtown district, along with buzzing bistros and lazy cafes reminiscent of Paris. Various talented artists and musicians call Asheville home, and populate Asheville’s River Arts District, with over a hundred working galleries open year-round. On any given night in Asheville you might stumble upon a street-corner bluegrass band, an art gallery opening, a festival, and maybe even a mime.

 

 

The University of North Carolina Asheville founded the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement. The NCCCR offers an impressive list of lifelong learning courses for mature adults and cultural entertainment on campus; it is a hub for seniors looking to volunteer in the community or take workshops in everything from Shakespeare to social networking.

 

 

Asheville's pristine environment and clean mountain air has become known for its “healing” qualities. Nestled between the scenic Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains in Western North Carolina, Asheville provides abundant natural beauty. In the autumn, the mountain air clears of its summertime haze and hardwoods explode with color. The area is home to some of the most scenic roadways in America overlooking more than 1,000,000 acres of protected national forest.

 

 

The Asheville community has an eclectic blend of cultures that provides a rich heritage, from the American Indian culture to a vibrant art and crafts community. Asheville has a way of bringing like-minded individuals into a community with a collective psyche. Living in Asheville can provide many enriching, healing, and life-enhancing experiences; it is a Shangri-la not only for retirees but anybody lucky enough to stumble within its nurturing vortex.