No doubt we could list hundreds, no, thousands of reasons we love living in North Carolina, and Western North Carolina specifically. But, we figured we’d let others do the talking, so we’ve rounded up 5 reasons people think living in WNC is awesome.

  1. From CreditDonkey.com’s “23 Reasons Why North Carolina Might Just Be the Best State Ever

“If you want to live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, the Tar Heel State doesn’t disappoint. The Appalachian, Blue Ridge, and Great Smoky Mountains all thread their way through the western part of the state, and it’s where you’ll find some of the highest peaks east of the Mississippi.”

  1. From Only in Your State’s “Here are 20 Reasons Why Living in North Carolina is the Absolute Best

“You’ll never run out of delicious new restaurants to try. North Carolina’s food scene is consistently ranked as one of the best, and most progressive in the nation. We have tied with states like California on notable lists for “best restaurants” in the country.

  1. From U.S. News & World Report

“For many residents, the primary draw is the area’s prime access to outdoor activities. The metro area is located a short drive from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which features opportunities for seeing wildlife and stunning vistas, and hiking miles of trails.”

  1. From “Life in Western North Carolina

“With mountain living comes plenty of access to streams, lakes, and rivers throughout Western North Carolina...Or, keep it simple and head to one of the many swimming holes in the area, like Paradise Falls.”

  1. From The New York Times’ “A Cultured Retreat in the Shadow of the Seven Sisters

“The half-million-acre Pisgah National Forest is adjacent to town and is known for some of the best hiking and mountain biking in the South, and stream like Curtis Creek make for excellent fishing. In addition to the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, galleries in town feature many local artists.”

Why do you live in Western North Carolina (or, why do you want to?). Share with us on Facebook!


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