With a four-season climate, low unemployment and lots of resources for entrepreneurs, it’s no wonder so many people want to relocate to Asheville . While we’re definitely still a small town, we’ve got all the amenities of larger cities. We’re not the only ones who think Asheville is a great town, check out some of the other accolades we’ve received.  

 

2008 The Geography of Bliss, by Eric Weiner, cites Asheville as one of the happiest places in the United States.

May 2007 – Frommer’s names Asheville #7 of Top U.S. cities to live and one of the world's top 12 must-see destinations for 2007.

April 2007 - Relocate American puts Asheville at the top of its list for best places to live.


April 2007 – Forbes Magazine lists Asheville 23rd best place for business and careers (large metros).

 

May 2006 – Kiplinger’s Personal Finance names us #7 of smart places to live.


December 2006 – West Asheville named most eco-friendly neighborhood by Natural Home Magazine.


September 2005 – Money Advisor lists Asheville as one of the top five places to retire. 

 

April 2005 – Men’s Journal places Asheville #11 of best places to live. 


More Accolades:
Modern Maturity has named it one of "The 50 Most Alive Places To Be"

AmericanStyle magazine called it one of "America's Top 25 Arts Destinations"

Self magazine labeled it the "Happiest City for Women,"

AARP Magazine named Asheville one of the "Best Places to Reinvent Your Life"

Rolling Stone proclaimed Asheville the "New Freak Capital of the U.S."

Asheville has also been called "a New Age Mecca" by CBS News' Eye On America

Named the "Most Vegetarian-Friendly" small city in America by PETA.