Jeremy Egner of The New York Times recently highlighted Asheville’s literary landmarks, ever-growing supper clubs, and legendary breweries in his article titled “36 Hours in Asheville.”
An excerpt is included below. Please visit NYTimes.com to read the entire piece and to view its interactive map of Asheville’s cultural landmarks.
“Asheville calls itself the Land of the Sky, but that barely scratches the surface. This city of just over 87,000 people, nestled between the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, is also the land of the arts, the outdoors and terrific cuisine, as well as a land of colorful history distinguished by Gilded Age opulence and literary inspiration.
Asheville, which was spared damage from Hurricane Matthew, has rebounded from a long economic trough in recent decades. It is now a top tourist destination in the South, one renowned for its creative spirit and progressive ideals.”
Continue reading at NYTimes.com.
The photography used in “36 Hours in Asheville” was provided by Asheville local Susannah Kay.