You're Invited to Join Us for Cardinal Migration 2009!

Come see why Asheville was named the Best Southern Town by Outside Magazine in August 2007 and rated #1 of the Top 100 Places to Live in 2007 by Relocate-America.

Nestled in the valley and surrounded by mountains, Asheville was a small crossroads town when pioneer planner and real estate broker John Burton founded it in 1793. It soon became a focal point for spectators and adventurers with its growth expanding when the railway system was constructed.

Today this vibrant metropolitan area appeals to those seeking the intimacy and enchantment of a small city, as well as those in search of the cultural, education and economic provisions of a larger one. The city is charmed by the majesty and beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is an important center for traditional Appalachian and as contemporary crafts as well as artistic galleries.

Asheville is Biltmore, Art, and Mountains

A national treasure, the Biltmore Estates... The awe-inspiring, 250-room Biltmore Mansion is the centerpiece of the 8,000 -acre estate with lots more to explore. Built in the late 1800's for George W. Vanderbilt, is the largest home in the nation. The four-story structure contains more than eleven million bricks.

Asheville is a heart for art... The vibrant downtown district is the centerpiece of the region's flourishing creative community. Browse through an eclectic assortment of galleries and shops to encounter fine artists at work to funky folk art with your name on it.

Picturesque mountain vistas... Surrounded by the southern Appalachian Mountains and the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers magnificent scenery. Enjoy the cusp of the fall foliage in Asheville at Chimney Rock State Park and the North Carolina Arboretum.