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Asheville, North Carolina

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The seat of Buncombe County, Asheville has a population that exceeds 73,000. When you factor in communities from nearby counties, the combined population rises over 400,000. The city encompasses approximately 41 square miles and sits at an elevation of 2216 feet. It's roughly 60 miles from Greenville, SC, and 125 miles from Charlotte, NC. Among Asheville's major industries are tourism, manufacturing, healthcare, and electronics.

Asheville is easily accessible via Interstate 40, which runs east-west, and via Interstate 26, which runs south from the city and will eventually extend into Tennessee. The city also connects to the 469-mile scenic Blue Ridge Parkway at multiple points, offering access to stunning mountain vistas and other regional attractions. Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) lies south of the city off of I-26. It is served by Continental, Delta, Northwest, and US Airways. (www.flyavl.com, 828-684-2226) Although local air service is convenient, if you're seeking greater affordability or locations, consider Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). (www.gspairport.com, 864-877-7426)

While downtown Asheville is pedestrian-friendly, and various options are available to deliver you beyond its immediate bounds, you may want to consider a rental car for your own convenience. The surrounding area offers lots to do and see, and it can be useful to have your own transportation and make your own schedule. That said, local bus service is available (828-253-5691), and a handful of cab companies stand ready to serve as well. In addition, from March through December, a historic trolley operates, providing a tour of the city's major attractions. Tickets allow riders to get on and off the trolley as they wish, accommodating individual excursions and needs (888-667-3600).

If you're seeking a broad range of news information, the Asheville Citizen-Times, first published in 1870, is your best bet. If you're on the lookout for a weekly alternative to scope out entertainment, events, and local life, that would be the Mountain Xpress. Additional publications cater to more specific demographics, including gays and lesbians, women, and the university community.

When you're not familiar with a city, you feel completely adrift. That's exactly what local visitor centers hope to ward off. They've compiled a vast collection of resources to help you better understand a particular city, and they're more than eager to share their time, hints, and literature. The CVB is located downtown in the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce building (exit 4C from I-240): Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau 36 Montford Ave Asheville, NC 28802 828-258-6102 (p) 828-254-6054 (f) www.exploreasheville.com ashevillecvb@exploreasheville.com Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

Although tipping is generally a personal matter, there are some guidelines that prove helpful to travelers. At restaurants, servers typically get 15% of the bill, although 10% acknowledges basic assistance, and 20% awards exceptional service. It is also common now for some restaurants to charge an automatic gratuity of 18% for groups. You should be aware of this possibility before providing an additional tip. Taxi drivers usually fit into similar guidelines by receiving a tip equivalent to 15% of the tab. Often, a dollar tip covers many situations. Bartenders are customarily given $1 per cocktail, hotel maids are provided $1 for each day of a stay, bellhops get about $1 per bag, and a coat-check clerk typically receives $1 as well. The exception is a concierge, who generally receives $5-$10 for standard service (additional assistance suggests more).

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