Asheville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the French Broad and the Swannanoa Rivers meet.
Asheville has somewhat cooler summers than in many Southestern areas. The Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway winds through Asheville, showcasing the beauty of the forests.
There are several designated historic districts in the area, including Biltmore Village,
which is located at the entrance of the famous Biltmore Estate.
The Asheville Botanical Gardens maintains a collection of plants native to the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
Anyone can visit the Gardens to enjoy the vast variety of native plants.