Scenic hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, and the Blue Ridge Mountains breathtaking vistas are just part of Asheville's appeal. The vibrant downtown is as quaint as it gets in North Carolina with stylish Art Deco architecture, a thriving arts district packed with galleries, and a dining scene with a deserved reputation as a culinary hotspot with farm-to-table restaurants sourcing ingredients from nearby Appalachian farms. The craft beer scene is also legendary.