Hi! My Mom just moved to Asheville (with her girlfriend, i love it) so I'll probably be spending some time there this summer. Just wondering where to go and what to do! I know it's really gay-friendly, but I don't know what's cool for people my age. (in college) If anyone could fill me in, I'd really appreciate it!
Welcome to NC!
Admittedly, I don't know much about the day-to-day atmosphere of Asheville, but having been to the city a few times, I can tell you the one thing I love most about it.
It's not the beautiful atmosphere.
Not the liberal people.
Nope, my favorite thing about Asheville is The Orange Peel. It is, without a doubt, one of the best venues for music in North Carolina--probably one of the best in the entire Southeast. It earned a prominent place in music history when the Smashing Pumpkins did their residencies there last June.
If you're a music fan, you should definitely check out The Orange Peel. I know Josh Ritter and Ingrid Michaelson have a show coming up, as does Missy Higgins.
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