Tour of Asheville

EAST

Asheville has long been known as a health retreat, beginning first with American Indians who set this region aside as a place to bring their sick and ailing. In 1918, US Army General Hospital No. 19 opened in Asheville to serve the soldiers in the area who were training for duty for the First World War. This same hospital is now known as the VA Hospital. In addition to the VA Hospital, you?ll find Warren Wilson College and the Folk Art Center in East Asheville. This area includes level areas within the city limits as well as majestic mountains in Riceville, Swannanoa, and Black Mountain.

Major roads through East Asheville: I-40 Hwy 70 The Blue Ridge Parkway is easily accessible from Hwy 70

Schools Charter Schools Artspace Charter School Evergreen Community Charter School Colleges and Universities Warren Wilson College Montreat College Private Schools Asheville Christian Academy The Learning Community Buncombe County Public Schools Black Mountain Elementary Black Mountain Primary Buncombe Community School Charles C. Bell Elementary Charles D. Owen Middle School Charles D. Owen High School Haw Creek Elementary W.D. Williams Elementary

Proximity to Downtown Asheville Homes in the Asheville City Limits can be as little as 3-5 minutes from downtown by car, the Riceville area is about 15 minutes, Swannanoa is 20-30 minutes (depending on elevation starting from), and Black Mountain is 25-40 minutes again, depending on the elevation you are starting from.

Sample of East Neighborhoods Parkway Forest, Alpine Mountain, Beverly Hills (golf), Cheshire (fitness, swimming), Haw Creek, Sondley Estates, Botany Woods, Buffalo Mountain, Cherry Blossom Cove, Cloisters, Craggy View Cottages (swimming, clubhouse), Eastwood Village, Laurel Ridge, Riceville Forest, Summer Haven, Woodburn and many, many more . . .

Parks in East Asheville