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Asheville, NC is a vibrant and popular destination for tourists and residents alike. It has been ranked as one of the top places to live in the United States by bestplaces.net which considers factors such as cost of living, climate, crime rates, and overall quality of life when compiling their rankings. Asheville offers a unique blend of outdoor activities, an eclectic arts scene, and plenty of dining options making it an ideal location for those looking for an enjoyable place to call home. The city also boasts award-winning schools, healthcare facilities and businesses that attract people from across the country. With its beautiful mountain views, friendly people and excellent quality of life ratings, Asheville is no wonder one of the top cities in the US according to bestplaces rankings.

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Asheville Ranked
#8 2005 Best Places to Live
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#25 Best Green Cities
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#32 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Lived around this city my entire life, and have spent countless hours in every part of it- at one point, Asheville was the place to be, it had a high standard of living,  More

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Scotty · 

Asheville has changed dramatically over the pass twenty years . At one time downtown and the charming family friendly neighborhoods within, reminded me of The Waltons  More

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This city is very deceiving. Small but if you look close you see big liberal city problems in this town. Mainly because it is overwhelming liberal. Far left liberals.  More

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