Explore the Asheville communities

In the 1800s, Weaverville’s visitors enjoyed grand hotels where they’d convalesce in a quieter, slower-paced setting. Although the grand hotels no longer exist, the peace and tranquility has carried over to today’s Weaverville and the surrounding area.

Sitting between Asheville to the south and Weaverville to the north, Woodfin is a small town with a lot going on.

12.5 miles south of Asheville, Fletcher is another South Asheville town that has become very popular, and has been recognised as one of the safest cities in the state.

Avery Creek sits 12.3 miles south of Asheville. The Blue Ridge Parkway flanks the west side and the French Broad River flows by to the east.

This small mountain enclave resides at the foot of Greybeard Mountain with an abundance of hiking trails starting right in town.

Black Mountain elicits a feeling of nostalgia and at the same time, a sense of new beginnings. Its charming downtown is well maintained with historic buildings hosting local businesses that continue to uphold the Black Mountain ethos.

Sharing the benefits of access and retail amenities with Arden and Fletcher, Royal Pines residents say they enjoy the sense of community and convenience.

Fairview’s farms and equestrian estates have become award winning enterprises, specializing in cheese making, organic farming and educational outreach programs.

Named after the Swannanoa River which runs through the valley, the communities in this area reach as far to the north as Craggy Gardens on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Architectural masterpieces, world-class restaurants, boutique chocolatiers, wine shops, bakeries, breweries, museums, theatres, and music halls all cultivate the eclectic atmosphere that epitomizes Asheville today.

When you hear ‘Bent Creek’ think ‘outdoor recreation’. Bent Creek boasts close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, great adventure trails for hiking and biking, and easy access to the North Carolina Arboretum.

The Town of Biltmore Forest was incorporated in 1923 and designed to be a luxurious suburb featuring large lots and landscaped grounds. Developed on 2.9 square miles of former Biltmore Estate land, the planned town has stuck to its aesthetic principles.

Conveniently located between Asheville and Hendersonville, this fast growing community offers easy access to Biltmore Park Town Square, the newly updated Asheville Airport, 3 major routes to Asheville, and 2 main thoroughfares to Hendersonville.

This vast area is defined by a blend of communities, collectively known as North Asheville. The Botanical Gardens, Beaver Lake, The Grove Park Inn, and Kimberley Avenue are just a few of the neighborhoods that make up this popular part of town.

Another of Asheville's enduring neighborhoods, Montford has earned its place on the National Register of Historic places. From 1890 to 1920, 600 homes were built in a variety of styles that reflect the cosmopolitan influencers of the time.

Asheville’s River Arts District - RAD by name rad by nature: From a grassroots beginning to a forest of creativity, Asheville’s River Arts District has grown into a must-see for visitors and locals alike.

West Asheville has been around since the late 1800s. This hipster corridor and its residential neighborhoods have held on tight through thick and thin.