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Around the Area at HGTV Urban Oasis 2015

By: Dana Dalrymple

Surrounded by the alluring Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina is a hidden gem with something to experience around every corner. Take a visual tour and discover why Asheville is considered the "Paris of the South."

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Mosaic of Architecture

Nestled in the Pisgah National Forest, Asheville has a rich architectural legacy with a mix of Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical styles.

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Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway

Named "America's Favorite Drive," the 469 mile scenic drive runs from Marion, Virginia down to Tallulah, Georgia and offers stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

America's Largest Home, the Biltmore, is one of Asheville's most popular attractions and the historic home of George W. Vanderbilt.

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America's Largest Home

With over 250 rooms, the Biltmore Estate is one of Asheville's most popular attractions and the historic home of George W. Vanderbilt.

Kismet Cafe & Coffeehouse, Biltmore Village, Asheville, North Carolina (NMR)

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Historic Biltmore Village

Created as a counterpart to the Biltmore Estate at the turn of the century, what was once a planned community for estate workers is now a contemporary shopping destination.

HGTV Urban Oasis 2015

Around the Area at HGTV Urban Oasis 2015

Mosaic of Architecture

Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway

America's Largest Home

Historic Biltmore Village

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