
Buncombe County
Buncombe County is home to over 173,000
residents. Traditionally, art and cultural events are an
important part of life in Buncombe County. Home to the
Asheville Symphony and Civic Ballet, blessed with fresh
mountain air, an abundance of natural resources, good
schools, good government, and a rich heritage, Buncombe
County offers an excellent location to industry and families
seeking a new home. The people of the area exhibit a pride
in their culture that is evidenced in the schools, the home,
and the tot al community. The people of this community have
a love for their land and heritage that is quickly acquired
by those who discover the riches of mountain living.
Buncombe was formed in 1791 from Burke
and Rutherford. It was named in honor of Colonel Edward
Buncombe, a Revolutionary soldier, who was wounded and
captured at the Battle of Germantown, October 4, 1777, and
in May, 1778, died a paroled prisoner in Philadelphia. It is
in the western section of the State and is bounded by
McDowell, Henderson, Haywood, Madison, and Yancey counties.
North Carolina Arboretum - The 426-acre site is
nestled in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the
United States. Mountain peaks bound the property's visual
perimeters and 1.8 miles of the Bent Creek stream run
through the center of the Arboretum.
The Botanical Gardens at Asheville is an
independent non-profit organization housing a collection of
plants native to the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Our
admission is free, but donations are appreciated and
memberships are encouraged. Our facilities are here for you
to enjoy, from learning to identify native plants to holding
your activities such as plant walks and weddings.
Biltmore. Explore George Vanderbilt’s
extraordinary home, beautiful gardens, and Antler Hill
Village & Winery, nestled on 8,000 acres in the mountains of
Asheville, NC.
Biltmore Estate & Antler Hill Village
1 Lodge Street,
Asheville, NC 28803 | Phone: 800-411-3812
George
Vanderbilt’s 8,000-acre estate, home, gardens, and the
Antler Hill Village & Winery retail center in the mountains
of Asheville, NC.
McCormick Field – Asheville Tourists
30 Buchanan
Place, Asheville, NC 28802 | Phone: 828-258-0428
Remodeled in 1992, McCormick Field is one of the oldest
operating minor-league baseball parks in North America.
McCormick Field is home to the Asheville Tourists, a Class A
farm team of the Colorado Rockies.
Pack Place Education, Arts, & Science Center
2 South
Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801 | Phone: 828-257-4500
Home of the Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science
Museum, Diana Wortham Theater and YMI Cultural Center.
Western North Carolina Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek
Road, Asheville, NC 28805 | Phone: 828-259-8080
This
42-acre center features indigenous wildlife and plant life
of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Demonstrations and activities
include wildlife, gardens, trails, indoor exhibits, farm
animals and more.
Altamont Theatre
18 Church Street, Asheville, NC
28801 | Phone: 828-274-8070
The Altamont Theatre is a
non-profit organization that presents inspiring professional
musical theatre featuring world-class actors, singers,
directors and designers in a small, 120 seat theatre on
Church Street. For a schedule and ticket information click
here.
Asheville Ballet Guild
4 Lynnwood Road, Asheville, NC
| Phone: 828-252-4761
Asheville Ballet produces both
cutting edge interdisciplinary work and full length major
work. ABG has collaborated with the Asheville Symphony,
Asheville Bravo Concerts, Asheville Community Theater, and
Asheville Lyric Opera, and worked live with the area’s major
musical, poetic and visual artists. ABG also offers an
annual lecture series on dance appreciation. For additional
info click
here.
Asheville Choral Society
P.O. Box 7112, Asheville, NC
28802 | Phone: 828-232-2060
The Asheville Choral Society
is celebrating its 34th year of bringing choral masterpieces
to Western North Carolina. The ACS presents three concert
programs per season with two performances of each program.
The makeup of this volunteer, auditioned chorus is quite
diverse, with 100 voices from 18 to 80. For a schedule of
events and ticket information click
here.
Asheville Community Theatre
35 East Walnut Street,
Asheville, NC 28801 | Phone: 828-254-1320
Asheville
Community Theatre is the oldest continuously operating
theatre in Asheville and one of the oldest community
theatres in the nation. For shows and ticket information click
here.
Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre
20 Commerce
Street, Asheville, NC 28801 | Phone: 828-828-254-2621
A
non-profit professional dance company with a diverse
repertory that reflects both traditional and experimental
forms of modern dance. For information on up-coming
performances click
here.
Asheville Lyric Opera
2 South Pack Square, Asheville,
NC 28801 | Phone: 828-236-0670
Asheville Lyric Opera is a
professional, non-profit Opera Company that provides a
variety of theatrical experiences at the Diana Wortham
Theatre. For an event schedule and ticket information click
here.
Asheville Symphony Orchestra
87 Haywood Street,
Asheville, NC 28801 | Phone: 828-254-7046
Programs
include Asheville Symphony Chorus, Asheville Symphony
Children’s Chorus, Asheville Symphony concert lectures,
Music Education in the Schools, and pre-concert lectures.
For concert dates and ticket information click
here.
Blue Ridge Orchestra
8 Amelia Court, Arden, NC 28704
The orchestra is comprised of accomplished amateur,
semi-professional and professional musicians who volunteer
their time in an effort to make orchestral music more
accessible to the community. BRO presents quality symphonic
music in a variety of settings for a diverse audience, and
serves as a leader in culture and music education for the
Asheville area. BRO is one of Asheville’s hidden musical
treasures. For a concert schedule and ticket informationclick
here.
Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 & RPX
I-26 & Long
Shoals Rd., Biltmore Park, Asheville NC 28803 | Phone:
828-684-4380
Stadium seating in all 15 theaters,
listening devices, wheelchair accessible.
Campgrounds and Cottages
Cottages within the area. |
Campgrounds |
Catawba Falls Campground Old Fort, 828-668-4831 WiFi available |
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