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Aerial view of downtown Asheville at dusk

Craggy Mountains on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville

Asheville North Carolina

Well known for its art deco style, lively music scene, award-winning cuisine, beloved breweries, outdoor recreation, and eclectic arts and craft, Asheville is also a hub for health and wellness, recognized by EatingWell as the 2026 Best Wellness Town in America.

This designation is just one in a long list of accolades, including one of the 50 Best Places to Travel worldwide in 2026, and one of 2025’s 15 Favorite Cities in the U.S. And it’s not just media outlets, visitors, and those who live here who love this thriving mountain city—four-legged friends love Asheville, too, for its pet-friendly vibe. Enjoy this fun look at one pup’s visit!

Explore more by visiting these sites:

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
Explore Asheville
Where to Eat & Drink in Asheville
Asheville Hiking Trail Finder
Mountain Biking in WNC
Asheville Area Running/Hiking Guide*

*Assembled by MAHEC’s own Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Assistant Program Director Brian Atkinson, MD, CAWSM, DipACLM (MAHEC Asheville Family Medicine Residency Program, Class of 2021).