Nearby Asheville Tops Lonely Planet’s Best in the U.S. List

Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel guide, has named nearby Asheville the best place to visit in the U.S. for 2017, though we know once you visit this artsy, eclectic and downright delicious city just minutes from The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, you’ll want to stay a while.

Citing the city’s incredible art scene, amazing restaurants and craft beer offerings (Asheville has more breweries per capita than any other city in the country!), and endless opportunities to explore the great outdoors, Lonely Planet ranked Asheville above such nationally-known gems as Atlanta, Georgia; New York’s Adirondacks; Denver, Colorado and more.

Watch the video below to see why Lonely Planet has named Asheville the best of the best or read the article to learn more.


Once you visit Asheville, you might not want to leave. We invite you to come experience The Cliffs and nearby Asheville for yourself and discover why we say, “There’s life, and then there’s living.”