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Tom Collins's Stories
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Asheville has been called many things—weirdest, happiest, quirkiest place in America, Santa Fe of the East, New Age Capital of the World, Paris of the South, Beer City USA, Most Haunted, Sky City and others. It has many secrets, mysteries, and legends—some factual, some alleged, some exaggerated and some just plain lies.

AEROSPACE

Asheville, a top retirement city, is also a growing hub for aerospace and defense.
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APPLEWOOD'S GHOST

Mary Cooper’s spirit lingers, playing piano at Applewood. Montford’s paranormal energy.
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RAT ALLEY

Rat Alley, a semi-underground Asheville landmark, is tied to Prohibition-era smuggling.
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OUR ARCHITECT

Applewood Manor, a 1912 William Lord design, showcases Asheville’s Colonial Revival.
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SUBTERRANEAN ASHEVILLE

Asheville’s hidden tunnels may still hold forgotten treasures beneath the city streets.
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THE BILTMORE IN WWII

During WWII, Asheville’s Biltmore Estate secretly safeguarded national treasures.
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NAIL SOUP

A clever mountain man makes "Nail Soup," turning a rusty nail into a hearty feast.
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ANTIQUE SHOPPING

Asheville boasts two prime spots for antique lovers: Biltmore Antiques District and Downtown.
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COLD MOUNTAIN

Asheville’s literary legacy inspires Cold Mountain author Charles Frazier’s works.
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