The Location
Altitude with attitude.
The mountains of Asheville are endowed with obvious natural beauty, but it's
the attitude of the people who have come to call this home that is the
city's most appealing attribute . This character of the citizenry combines
to make a colorful tapestry of artistry, culture, commerce and an enthusiastic
reverence for nature.
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The Asheville Attraction
The
beauty of Western North Carolina inspired George Vanderbilt to build the
aptly named, Biltmore,
the nation's largest home, and has become home to numerous others who
are seeking a balance of beauty and a higher quality of life. Asheville
makes an impression that is not easily forgotten. No matter what your
interests are, there is something for everyone in Asheville; from the
arts to the great outdoors, you can find it.
The same qualities that make life at Falcon Ridge so appealing are the
features that attract people to Western North Carolina and Asheville in
particular. It's the rare combination of mountain retreat with the best
of urban living. Everything you could possibly need is here...superb medical
facilities and hospitals, excellent
education, a thriving
business environment, including great
restaurants and outstanding
shopping. Then, there are cultural attractions: music, entertainment,
the
folk art center, the
arboretum, the
farmers' market, in addition to the city's magnificent architecture
and romantic
getaways. Fresh mountain air seems to foster creativity.
But perhaps most important are Asheville's natural resources that make
possible a life of recreation that's as great as all outdoors. From rock
climbing, biking, skiing, hiking, white
water rafting and kayaking to the more tame pursuits of golf
and tennis - Asheville's mild four-season climate and recreational options
make for a thrilling combination.
Just like George Vanderbilt, you will be inspired to build a lasting legacy
for your family at Falcon Ridge.
The Asheville area has been recognized by a wide range of print and on-line
publications – compiled by Asheville Metro Business Research Center.
Here are some accolades from recent years:
2010
Ranked #9 of 10
Best Places for Second Homes, Barrons, March 2010
2009
Ranked #8 of Top 10 Metro Areas for Quality of Life, Business Facilities
Magazine, July 2009
Ranked #2 as One of the Nation's Top Arts Destinations, American Style
Magazine
Ranked #6 Best
Metro Places for Business & Careers, Forbes.com, March 2009
Included in 21
Best U.S. Towns for Baby Boomers' Active Retirement
2008
11 of 20 Best
Places to Retire, Black Enterprise magazine, October 2008
7 of Top 10 Best Midsize Cities for Doing Business Inc.com, July 2008
46 of 200 Best Performing Large Cities, 2nd Biggest Single-Year Gainer
Milken Institute, September 2008
2 of the Top 25 Small-City Art Destinations for 2008 AmericanStyle magazine,
June Issue 2008
26 of 200 Large Metros Best Places for Business & Careers Forbes,
March 2008
41 of 100 Best Places to Live and Launch CNN Money.com,March 2008
2007
5-Star Business Opportunity Metro Expansion Management August 2007
Best Southern Town Outside magazine's August edition 2007
7 of Top U.S. Cities to live in Frommer’s Cities Ranked & Rated
2nd Edition, May 2007
23 of 200 Large Metros Best Places for Business & Careers Forbes,
April 2007
1 of the top 100 places to live in 2007 Relocate-America, April 2007
2 of Top 10 easy spring weekend getaways MSNBC, April 2007
3 of the Top 10 up-and-coming travel destinations VirtualTourist Spring
2007
1 of 10 America's Best Eco-Neighborhoods Natural Home, January/February
2007
2006
24 of 200 Large Metros Best Places for Business & Careers Forbes,
May 2006
7 of 50 Smart Places to Live Kiplinger's Personal Finance, May 2006
2 of America’s Top 25 Small Town Arts Destinations AmericanStyle,
Summer 2006
Designated Preserve America Community by First Lady Laura Bush October
2006
1 of 10 America's Best Eco-Neighborhoods Natural Home, December 2006