The Asheville area offers a wide variety of educational,
historical and recreational opportunities and activities.(See also "About
Asheville").
Whether through public, city or private school, children can grow educationally in this
quality environment. With several colleges and universities within convenient driving
distance one can find a wealth of courses and seminars for enrichment, enlightenment and
pleasure. The University of North Carolina - Asheville boasts its Center for Creative
Retirement ... a real contribution to the area.
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Asheville is a city rich in history and is well known from coast to coast... attracting
visitors and new residents for its diversity and quality of life. The city is full of
historic landmarks and memorials to those who left a legacy .. ...Thomas Wolfe and his
angel ... George Vanderbilt and his mansion .... O'Henry and his stories ... and many more
noteworthy persons.
Ashevillians enjoy an active life. There are numerous private golf and tennis clubs and
Buncombe county parks and recreation facilities. There are more that 2 dozen public golf
courses within an hour's drive. Fly fishing is a popular sport ... and you can cook the
trout right out of the stream!! Snow and water skiing, whitewater rafting, hiking and rock
climbing, hang-gliding, sailing, 100 mile horse rides, a class A baseball team and
stadium, NC basketball(!), concerts, chamber music, dance, theatre, fine dining .... and
many, many, many organizations making Asheville the place to be.
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