Got this about Asheville today...

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Got this about Asheville today...
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Wed, 09-22-2004 - 12:15pm
EVENTS, NEWS AND SPECIAL DEALS FROM ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2004

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ASHEVILLE: THE PLACE TO SEE NATURE'S COLORFUL BOUNTY

Even though recent storms downed trees in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the weather occurred early enough in the season to have a minimal impact on leaves, according to leaf experts. Thanks to a broad range of elevations that extend from 2,200 feet in the valleys to 6,684 feet at Mount Mitchell, fall always plays an extended engagement in the Asheville area. Higher elevations surrounding Asheville show best color early in the season, and the fiery hues cascade down the slopes through October and sometimes even into November.

For the most up to date fall color reports, scenic drive suggestions and photography tips, visit:

http://www.exploreasheville.com/fall.asp

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BILTMORE VILLAGE GETTING BACK TO BUSINESS

Biltmore Village is recovering from flooding brought about by recent storms. Like Biltmore Estate, which never closed during the storms, several Village shops are drying off their welcome mats and reopening their doors. Ever After, Fireside Antiques & Interiors, The Gardener's Cottage, New Morning Gallery, Once Upon a Time, Recollections, Village Galleries, and Yarn Paradise are back in business, while several other shops and restaurants work diligently to reopen in the coming days and weeks.

http://www.exploreasheville.com/biltmorevillage.asp

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CELEBRATE AUTUMN'S ARRIVAL AT BILTMORE ESTATE

Biltmore Estate welcomes autumn with its annual Michaelmas English Harvest Fair beginning October 2. Enjoy Appalachian music, storytelling, craft demonstrations, jazz concerts, a reenactment of the classic English tale of St. George battling the dragon, and leisurely walks among wooded areas alive with vibrant fall color.

http://www.biltmore.com/plan/calendar/calendar_fall.shtml

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AUTUMN DEALS IN ASHEVILLE

There is still plenty of time left for travelers to find some hot deals for a cool getaway to the mountains of Western North Carolina. During Autumn Advantage, which runs through September 30, Asheville area hotels and inns are offering special mid-week and weekend vacations packages, making it simple for travelers to plan a last-minute getaway.

http://www.exploreasheville.com/deal.asp

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SPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR PARTNERS

FLINT STREET INNS

http://www.flintstreetinns.com

Stroll to downtown galleries and restaurants from our historic neighborhood Bed and Breakfast. Eight queen rooms with full breakfast, air, and cable, some with working fireplaces.


HAMPTON INNS OF ASHEVILLE

http://www.ashevillehamptoninns.com/

The Hampton Inns of Asheville welcome you to your mountain getaway. Call us today and we will take care of the rest.


THE MARKET PLACE RESTAURANT - Celebrating 25 Years

http://www.marketplace-restaurant.com/

A downtown institution, The Market Place is "Undoubtedly one of Asheville's finest restaurants." - Southern Living. Join us for a Rose Plate - a $25 three course dinner special.


RED ROCKER INN

http://www.redrockerinn.com

Voted the "Best B & B in Asheville, Black Mountain and all of Western North Carolina" the past four consecutive years (Asheville Citizen-Times). Great Biltmore Packages!

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This newsletter is produced by the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau, a department of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. If you wish to submit a comment, please send e-mail to cvborder@exploreasheville.com. To unsubscribe, simply click the link listed below.

Rhonda


Time invested in improving ourselves cuts down on time disapproving of others.

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 09-22-2004 - 1:21pm
I got this today too about Asheville...I am so glad there is still an Asheville...;-).

I was going to copy and paste it too, but you beat me to it.

Grace

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Registered: 04-21-2003
Wed, 09-22-2004 - 5:07pm
Thanks for the reassuring news. I have to admit I was a little worried with the storms and everything - my tickets are nonrefundable...

Anna

I am SO looking forward to meeting you guys!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 09-22-2004 - 11:49pm
There's a lot of very good info. in it!

Rhonda


Time invested in improving ourselves cuts down on time disapproving of others.

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 09-22-2004 - 11:51pm

Now, with the crazy path Jeanne is taking (looks like a skywriter on the weather maps!!!!), it's possible we could get hit here. Just when we thought we were in the clear...


I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone too. Should be great fun. I told Grace I can visualize at least one late-nighter with all of us piled in one room like a PJ party! LOL!

Rhonda


Time invested in improving ourselves cuts down on time disapproving of others.

       ~~Rhonda~~


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