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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.

BELOVED (HATED) AUTHOR

Discover Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville legacy, from banned books to his Riverside grave.
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BOOLMA, BOOM

Join Asheville’s lively Drum Circle, a diverse celebration of rhythm and community.
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OLD BLUE

The legend of Old Blue, the stubborn Applewood Manor mule who met a peculiar fate.
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REYNOLDS GHOST

Explore Reynolds Mansion, Asheville’s historic inn with tales of resident spirits.
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PIG BABY

How a pig baby ad helped Edwin Grove build Asheville’s iconic Grove Park Inn.
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ROOM 545

Meet Asheville’s Pink Lady ghost, charming guests for a century at the Grove Park Inn.
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O HENRY

Discover O. Henry’s grave, a short walk from Applewood Manor, where tradition lives on.
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TINY DOORS

Asheville’s quirky “mouse doors” art adds mystery and charm to the city streets.
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CITY HALL

Discover Asheville’s Art Deco gems, shaped by architect Douglas Ellington’s vision.
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