Asheville, located in western North Carolina where the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains meet, is renowned for its stunning scenery, vibrant arts scene, and historic architecture. With a population of about 90,000, it serves as a cultural and tourism hub of the Blue Ridge region. Asheville is best known for the Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and its lively downtown arts district. The city is also a culinary and craft beer hotspot, often called the “Beer Capital of the East.”