Buncombe County
Buncombe County North Carolina has lively towns, beautiful scenery, and loads
of outdoor activities, making it a favorite spot for both vacationers and
those planning to relocate. Its location in the marvelous Blue Ridge Mountains
makes Buncombe County NC a preferred location for nature lovers. Pleasant
afternoons can be spent hiking through the woods or enjoying a tasty picnic
lunch in a sunny spot with stunning views.
Situated in the western portion of the state, Buncombe County was created
in 1791 and named for a colonel in the Revolutionary War, Edward Buncombe.
Over 206,000 people live in the county, according to the 2000 U.S. Census.
Buncombe County North Carolina offers plenty of activities for sports enthusiasts.
Boating and fishing on the area's lakes and rivers is a popular pastime.
Mountain bikers can take advantage of the Alexander Mountain Bike Park with
its miles of single track trails and a dual slalom downhill track. They
can also enjoy the nearly 10 miles of double track and single track in the
Bent Creek Experimental Forest. Bent Creek is near the original 1,100 acres
George Vanderbilt purchased south of Asheville, part of which now contains
the Biltmore House and the Biltmore Estates.
Golfers will find several excellent golf courses in the area. Beautiful
and scenic hiking trails wind through the mountains, and horseback riding
is also available in the area. Skiers will appreciate the fantastic downhill
skiing available at the ski resorts near Buncombe County NC.
The beautiful city of Asheville is located in the middle of Buncombe County
North Carolina, and all residents are within driving distance of Asheville
and all it has to offer. With its fantastic restaurants, nightlife and unique
shops, Asheville is a great place to go to beat the blahs. Asheville has
long been known for its arts community, and the downtown area is filled
with fine art galleries, and a few museums as well. Music lovers can experience
the Asheville Lyric Opera, or spend an evening enjoying the Asheville Symphony.
There are also many diverse music styles being performed live any night
of the week. Asheville also enjoys a very active dance community, and this
is a real hotbed of contra dancers, and ballroom, swing, shag, English county,
clogging, and square dancing. If you enjoy the theatre, there are several
theatrical venues featuring live performances, plus a fine art theatre showing
art films and foreign films.
It's no wonder so many people call Buncombe County the best place to live,
and the best place to retire.
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