a day in the life of Asheville, NC

I was tagged (a long, long, long time ago) by the languorous lulu to describe a day in _(fill in the blank) through mostly pics and a little words. So here we go: A day in the life of Asheville, NC (my hometown).

Bicycles, Coffee & Laptops

A small city of just over 70,000, a morning in Asheville is filled with bicyclists, coffee shops & laptops. You can find numerous coffee shops with both hippies and techies populating the small and smokey joints throughout Asheville, where all the coffee houses tout the best organic, fair-trade and shade grown coffee and tea.

Activism & Progressives

Asheville is a melting pot of different people and various ideas and cultures. Although the city is not very ethnically diverse, the range of ideas and events found in Asheville come from all parts of the world and times. You will often see a parade of protesters go through the town chanting or see them sitting silently by the city's war monument in protest or support of some challenged cause.

Books, Arts & Crafts

The city of Asheville is also known for all types of artists flocking to the city and the surrounding areas. We have many shops that sell sweet arts and crafts goods, as well as ones that hold classes on subjects ranging from weaving to jewelry making. We also have an awesome River Arts District, which homes a variety of artists, galleries and studios.

Indie & Folk Bands & Beer

I like to end my days in Asheville by sipping on my current favorite microbrew, the Wedge Gollem, while playing pool, shooting darts, or while listening to a local band in one of the many pubs or music venues around the town. If I'm not in the mood to go out, then renting a movie and getting cozy at home is the next best option.

One Other Tidbit:

*Asheville LOVES their dogs (and cats, too). They can be found in many places around the city...like our workplaces, video stores, craft stores, and bakeries. For cats, just look around our bookstores.

Voila! Un jour dans Asheville, NC!
Until next time.
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