Asheville, North Carolina

For awhile now I have been wanting to get to Asheville and see what the hype is all about.  I have heard amazing things about this place for sometime now.  And have often been told that it has a new age/hippie feel that would remind me of my hometown.  Maybe even being a place that I would enjoy living.

Wandering around we found this park with people playing instruments, hackeysack, and enjoying the nice weather.  The next day the same space was used for the OOH LAA LA market.

Some live music in Asheville.  We determined the theme song of Asheville is "Uptown Funk" didn't matter where we went that is what they played
This is my first time to N. Carolina and I honestly didn't know what to expect.  We enjoyed wandering around Asheville and wandered up to the "RAD" River Arts District.  Which had several studios to explore local artists and see them work.  I always find it inspiring to see people making a living off of their art.

Some sights along the "RAD" 

 Don't think I was suppose to take a photo in here. 

 

Wedge Brewery had a great time playing and kicking booty at cornhole.  Also of course enjoyed sampling some of their brews

 Enjoyed sampling some "Southern Bar B Que" Didn't know what a strong vinegar presence there was in Southern sauces

 Thanks Luella for being open on Sunday and letting me get my grub on

 Relaxing and enjoying the  sites of Asheville

There were a few breweries in the Asheville area.  Was nice to stop in and sample after walking around in the warm weather.

 

Our attempt to check out the Craggy Mountains was a fail.  Supposed to be some interesting rock surfaces to see along the mountains.  Yup... Not so much.  Oh well on to plan B.  Explore the Biltmore Estate.

 

 The Estate Map.  Can't even imagine having a map for my estate.  The grounds were beautiful with both well manicured, styled gardens to natural landscape with tons of land, a lake etc. 

The Biltmore house.  The tour of the house was interesting.  Even the workers corridors would be a personal upgrade.  They had rooms for just about everything 

A beautiful room filled with lilies.  Smelt fantastic.  Think this would be one of my favorite spots if I lived here

Yep this too is part of the Biltmore Estate.  Honestly, I could an entire post just on the Biltmore.  There were so many beautiful gardens. large pieces of land, the house, etc was just amazing.  A few facts.  The gardens were designed by Fredrick Olmsted.  Also known for designing central park.  The house is 178,926 square feet and sits on about 125,000 acres

 

 I love the idea Asheville.  But it may be too late.  :  )
This was a fun town to explore and even met up with a friend from HS who is currently living here.