1. Because the Great Smoky Mountains really do have smoke.

2. You can pretend you’re in Downton Abbey or that you are a millionaire.

3. There’s enough local beer to have a different brew everyday.

4. And there are brewery tours.

5. You could hike here…

6. …Or here…

7. …Or here…

8. ..Or here…(get the picture?)

9. This could be your local pub.

10. And this could be your coffee shop.

11. Because finding vintage treasures is as easy as walking down the street.

12. And escaping into the woods with your bike is always an option.

13. Even the kids ride trails.

14. You can fall in love with the water too.

15. And art is everywhere.

16. You can fly through the trees.

17. Or sit atop some big rocks.

18. And catch a game named for the town’s biggest supporters – tourists.

19. Or hear the hottest band.

20. Even the ice is charming…

21. …And so are the puddles

22. Asheville can be a color explosion…

23. …Including the downtown buildings.

24. And you can sleep anywhere.

25. Southern food doesn’t always need meat.

26. And there’s a whole museum devoted to pinball.

27. And a dread-locked gingerbread man.

28. Records never die.

29. You can vacation in style.

30. Or take home your new best friend.

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