THOUGHTS FROM THE EDITOR
COULD THIS BE THE PERFECT CITY...?
Could this be the perfect city to vacation
in? Come on - iconic music venues, 11
craft breweries, heavenly restaurants, a
thriving art scene? There's even a book
exchange champagne bar! And we didn't
even mention the Blue Ridge Mountains.
This guide is brought to you by Irene
Hoffman, our Asheville insider, who fell in
love with the city during a business trip,
describing it as "one of those very few
places where I did not want to leave".
Reading Irene's guide, It's easy to
understand why. The energy and passion
with which she writes is infectious. And
her tips and guidance come only from
having personally experienced every
single one of the recommendations.
Irene also pays homage to Asheville's beer
credentials. The city is the proud winner of 'Beer City USA" four times
in a row from 2009-2012, and landed 3rd in 2013. The love of beer is
honored by Irene with a run down of her personal favorite breweries.
But it's more than Beer City USA of course. Irene picks out some cool
spots to dine (including a 5-star dive), introduces you to America's
castle, and points you to the River Arts District, home to some 165
artists studios. And, finally, don't miss the Blue Ridge Parkway whilst
you're there. It's not featured in this guide because, well, that's a whole
new guide of its own, coming soon!
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