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Finding Your Way in Asheville

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This book is actually fun to read!

While it includes the sort of information you'd expect from a tourist guide, it also contains fascinating glimpses of Asheville political and natural history, and takes jabs at local icons and over-hyped destinations.

This is not the sort of guide that you'll get from the Chamber of Commerce, this one is about the real city and the reasons that we locals love it.

It's not a bad book at all, although it is a bit outdated. Several of the stores and places to eat have closed since this edition, but it's still the best guide to the city there is. And to correct some of the other reviews, it does offer plenty in the way of useful advice -- like places to park, things to do, and a little insight into local culture. It's a great place to start learning about all things Asheville.

This slim volume is a hodge-podge of information about Asheville that is poorly organized and written in an affected style that makes it difficult to glean useful information. The maps included in the book are inadequate and are more akin to something drawn on the back of a paper napkin than what one would expect from a published guide. Photographs included in the book are of very poor quality, and sadly do little to enhance the quality of the book. The book specifically excludes B&B's and other possible lodging accommodations, which is intentional on the authors' part but seems a major omission in a book with such ambitions. Asheville's proximity to exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities is one of its biggest draws, but the authors do a very poor job describing them. [...]

My daughter loved this book during her trip to Asheville. She expecially liked the restaurant recommendations; all the restaurants were great places to eat.

If you're coming to Asheville and you want to really get to know this eclectic Southern Appalachian Mountain city, buy yourself a copy of "Finding Your Way in Asheville." From arts and crafts (one of the top art destinations in the country) to food (a vegetarian's paradise) to music (lots of live music venues) to the great outdoors (hundreds of miles of mountain trails and whitewater galore), the authors, both long-time residents of western North Carolina, provide details and insights that you won't find in any other publication. Plus, unlike many travel guides, they bundle it all up and give it to you in an engaging and entertaining manner.

On the other hand, if you plan to spend your time in Asheville at the Grove Park Inn golf course or touring the Biltmore Estate, save your money. You'll need it. And one final word: Please, please don't move here.

This book provided great information to a person new to the area. The pictures are wonderful.

We had visited Asheville once, just for a day trip, and loved it so much we wanted to go back. I thought I would get this book to add to our enjoyment, but there was nothing new that you can't get by just going without any info before hand....and just for one day.

Just go and enjoy yourself! There are no tips you can gain from this book at all. Pretty poor.

What a great insider's guide to Asheville. Lots of good info from a local perspective. Truly a gem!!

Concise, well-written, funny, nicely organized walks. If you're fat and think Gatlinburg is fun, don't get this book.