To the east, Grand Mesa, home to over 300 lakes, is one of the largest flat-top mountains in the world. Grand Junction, with a population of 58,444, sits in high desert between two phenomenal natural attractions: Colorado National Monument, west of town, is home to towering monoliths, vast plateaus and canyons. But sometimes the best medicine is just taking a long walk in the hills around town. The area is also a Mecca for massage, acupuncture, herbal medicine and other alternative treatments. Mission Hospital has won awards for stroke care and also operates a research center. Local streams offer trout fishing and some, like the French Broad River, draw whitewater kayakers.Īsheville boasts several hospitals and ample doctors for a town its size. The region is crisscrossed with hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails. Take in the oft-sunny weather in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or seek serenity amid the pines of the Pisgah National Forest. UNC, Asheville has one of the largest lifelong learning centers in the country, accounting for about half the of the university's 3,400 students. fueled in large part by housing prices - while the median household income is in the bottom quarter.īut the share of the population aged 65 and older is high, reflecting an influx of affluent retirees. Lawrence Church and the pink-roofed art deco city hall.ĭrawbacks? The cost of living here is in the top one-quarter of all metros in the U.S. Architectural highlights downtown include the tile dome of St. Other attractions include the Biltmore Estate, a 19th-century mansion built by George Washington Vanderbilt, and the surrounding historic district. The Asheville Symphony performs in the 2,300-seat Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.
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