Everybody knows Asheville is a great American city, sometimes referred to as the Paris of the South. Asheville, NC is a small city with a big city attitude, offering culture and recreation with sophisticated art, music and dining experiences. Many people visit Asheville for a romantic weekend escape and The Biltmore Estate as well as Downtown Asheville are the crowning jewels that must be experienced. Asheville offers much local grown, organic food options and micro-breweries are making Asheville as a must do attraction. Asheville traffic is minimal and it has well maintained roadways compared to large cities.Asheville is known for it’s many spas and alternative health practitioners.