If you’ve got the desire to venture out on a vacation soon, one North Carolina city has been named one of the biggest hot spots for travelers this year.
Forbes Travel Guide released its picks of the Top 12 travel destinations around the world, from New Orleans to the Netherlands and other popular places in between. Included in the list is Asheville — an area eagerly welcoming visitors after being hit hard by one of the biggest hurricanes in the state.
“Hurricane Helene battered North Carolina in September, causing at least $53 billion in damages. It will take years for the state to recover, but tourists can help the efforts,” the report says.
“Most of downtown Asheville is open for business, including shops, restaurants, galleries and art studios. Tourists can also enjoy the mountain town’s bountiful breweries, including Highland Brewing Company and Archetype Brewing. Ashville’s most famous attraction, the 8,000-acre, castle-like Biltmore Estate, and its Four-Star inn are welcoming visitors.”
“Those who want to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway’s picturesque nature by car, hiking or biking, should note that access has been restored, but double-check what’s open .”
‘Be part of the comeback’
Hurricane Helene’s wrath across the state in September made it one of the worst storms in U.S. history — with many communities in the mountain areas, including Asheville, heavily impacted after extreme rain, winds and extreme flooding.
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