Welcome to Western North Carolina
March 21st, 2008 categories: Welcome to Western North Carolina
Welcome to Western North Carolina
Welcome to our mountains. If youâre like many who come to visit themâyou may never leave. Everyone here shares a secret. This secret is wherever you are in Western North Carolina-in your place of work or driving home-the mountains are always visible. Ever present, these mountains keep life balanced. Their splendor washes over all parts of our lives.
 Imagine a place where views extend for nearly one hundred milles, where the natural beauty of the landscape has been preserved, where a dynamic mountain culture has fostered artistic expression and small-town values. Itâs here in Western North Carolina. The same untouched beauty that led George Washington Vanderbilt to acquire 125,000 acres of land and create the largest home in the country still remains.
 Yet, Western North Carolina has progressed considerably. Since its great population boom in the 1920s, Asheville has emerged as a vibrant city of arts and an economic powerhouse. Its tourism industry attracts more than five million visitors to the area, pumping billions of dollars into the regional economy. Posh resorts like Grove Park Inn and the Inn at Biltmore Estate ensure that Western North Carolina will continue to attract visitors from across the country in years to come.
 Known for its Art Deco downtown, Asheville strongly promotes the arts community. With galleries adorning downtown streets, studio theaters and festivals that celebrate the areaâs unique culture, Asheville certainly lives up to its reputation.
 Just south of Asheville, Hendersonville features a charming Main Street downtown with small shops and restaurants, and nearby Waynesvilleâs âgallery rowâ is lined with distinctive art galleries. A number of other smaller towns in Transylvania, Madison, Henderson, Haywood and Jackson counties offer a quality of life that transcends the busy, urban lifestyle. These communities relish their friendly neighborhoods and tranquil atmosphere.
 Perhaps the greatest attraction in Western North Carolina is the natural landscape. With the Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park right next door, Western North Carolina features the highest peaks east of the Rocky Mountains and some of the most scenic views in the country, particularly off the Blue Ridge Parkway, which traverses 250 miles through Western North Carolina. Additionally, the area offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, fly-fishing and camping. From the heights of Mount Mitchell to the Swannanoa Valley, Western North Carolina is waiting to be explored.
Western North Carolina is an area of great scenic beauty, of history and tradition, of friendly people. The climate is superb; the way of life is relaxed and unhurried. There are fine restaurants, unique shopping, varied recreational and cultural opportunities, and outstanding medical facilities.
Western North Carolina offers excellent housing, with tax rates amount the lowest in the nation. Choices range from single-family to multi-family; from traditional to contemporary design; from historic to newly built. Here you will find housing for every lifestyle and budget.
 Whether youâre looking for an urban loft in Asheville, a single-family home in Waynesville or a summer cottage in Brevard, Western North Carolina welcomes you home.
It is my hope that you will find the information contained on this website of assistance in your research of the area. I look forward to the opportunity to be of service to you.
