Asheville Mountain High Hippie, outdoorsy, and sophisticated, this western North Carolina town in the Appalachians has long drawn independent thinkers, including George Vanderbilt, whose Biltmore estate put Asheville on the map. “There’s a creative spirit nurtured in the mountain air of the Blue Ridge that runs through the eateries, breweries, galleries, and music halls,” says … Continue reading 5 Fun Destinations That Are Now Easier to Get to From DC