If you are thinking about buying a home in Asheville, it’s important to take into consideration that Asheville is situ
ated in an amazing geographical location. The fact that it is directly in the Blue Ridge Mountains is just one of it’s attributes. The Blue Ridge Mountains and the surrounding area are filled with entertainment, restaurants, beautiful sight seeing, nature walks and hikes, bike riding, kayaking, and much more. However, Asheville also offers close proximity to a few other great cities. These cities, to name a few, are Charlotte NC, Greenville SC, and Knoxville TN. All three offer different settings and experiences for visitors. More importantly, all can be reached by car in a maximum of two hours. Find below travel times to these cities from Asheville:
Asheville to Charlotte NC: 2hrs 10mins
Asheville to Greenville SC: 1hr 12mins
Asheville to Knoxville TN: 1hr 52mins
Today we will look at a Day Trip to Knoxville, Tennessee.
Knoxville settled in 1786 as the first capital of Tennessee. It’s current metro area population is estimated at 1,096,961. The downtown area has now seen a complete revitalization and is filled with shops, restaurants, theaters, and cafes.
Driving from Asheville to Knoxville is quite a scenic drive and there are plenty of places to stop along the way. Make sure to check your route on Google Maps before going and mark some nature spots and other types of attractions to stop on your short journey there.
We’ve compiled a list of restaurants, cafes, and theaters we recommend below.
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Theater
Knoxville is a beautiful town and has a lot to offer! It’s great that it is so close to Asheville NC as it allows for a few trips a year to visit and then to return to your beautiful mountain home!
For information on Ciel in Asheville contact Jason Cahill at jason@ciel-property.com
