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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.

BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore Asheville’s Botanical Gardens—native plants, serene trails, and a Moon Tree!
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ASHEVILLE'S GREATEST PHILANTHROPIST

George Pack’s generosity shaped Asheville, from schools to parks, in the harsh winter of 1895.
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BASILICA OF ST. LAWRENCE

Explore Asheville’s Basilica of St. Lawrence, an architectural and spiritual marvel.
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The Hearing Test

Gary learns the real issue with his wife’s hearing while testing her response.
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GHOST OF BYRISH HAUS

Byrish Haus: Asheville’s haunted restaurant with ties to spirits and German heritage.
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CHURCH GHOSTS

Visit Asheville’s Basilica, where architect Rafael Guastavino’s ghost may still roam.
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THE MASTER BUILDER

Discover Rafael Guastavino’s legacy in Asheville, including his masterpiece, St. Lawrence.
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WITCHES TREE

Meet Asheville’s Oldenwilde Coven, whose magic saved the city’s cherished Witches Tree.
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DOCTOR’S ADVICE

Doc’s tale of old man Dawson: moonshine, hearing troubles, and a dose of mountain wit.
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