Asheville, North Carolina ranks amongst prime US trip spots

The popular mountain destination of Asheville ranks among the nation’s top cities to visit — again. This time around, it was the only place in North Carolina to make it into the top 15 on a list from Travel + Leisure magazine.

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Here are key takeaways:

• To determine winners of the World’s Best Awards, the magazine studied more than a half-million votes readers cast between Oct. 20 and Feb. 23. Cities across the country were scored on their landmarks, food, value and other qualities.
• Asheville, known for its art scene and the Biltmore Estate, ranked No. 13. In the past, the magazine has praised the destination for boasting breweries, scenic views and Southern hospitality.
• Asheville fell from No. 9 on last year’s list. At the time, Travel + Leisure highlighted visitors’ “love for the city and hope for its revival, after the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene in the fall of 2024.”
• Western North Carolina continues to rebuild, and many popular tourist spots have welcomed visitors back. Asheville was named the No. 1 “nicest place in America” as residents banded together after the storm.
• In the latest rankings, Travel + Leisure said the most-loved U.S. vacation destination was Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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