Asheville City Life
Asheville is home to live music, taprooms, coffee houses, funky shops, art galleries, independent bookstores, theatre, markets, festivals, hiking, biking, climbing, paddle sports, snow sports, camping… everything you could want out of a city and so much more.
“The Best Small College Areas to Live and Study”
It’s no secret why University Business ranked Asheville on its “50 best small college areas to live and study” list. Asheville offers students countless opportunities for growth, entertainment, and education through its numerous coffee shops, museums, music and art venues, outdoor activities, and stunning mountain views.
Our Alumni Connection
The successes of Asheville and Warren Wilson have been, and will continue to be, the same. Our mutual influence is vast and due in part to the loyalty of WWC alumni to Asheville. When you’re in town, we encourage you to seek out and visit our alumni at their places of business.
You Don’t Have to Choose
The city. Or the mountains. When you go to Warren Wilson, you don’t have to choose. It’s the best of both worlds.
Engaging with Asheville community organizations and citizens through service, showcasing your craft at one of the many venues across the city, utilizing alumni relationships at local businesses for internships and jobs, you’ll blur the line between Asheville and Warren Wilson daily.
Getting Here
Asheville has a regional airport (AVL) with direct flights to many cities including Baltimore, Miami, Denver, Charlotte, Chicago, and New York City. The Asheville airport is about 20 minutes from campus. Many families also fly into Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) or Greenville Spartanburg (GSP), which are 2 hours and 90 minutes away, respectively.
Schedule Your VisitGet Off Campus and Into Asheville
Asheville combines the progressive, worldly flavor of Austin, Boulder, or Portland with outdoor adventures in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. Entertainment and vibrant culture are a quick 10-minute drive away. Because every student can bring a car to campus, you’ll have plenty of friends to carpool with. Uber serves campus, and Student Activities has regular shuttles to the city.
A Foodie Destination
Warren Wilson and Asheville share the same philosophy when it comes to food. Farm-to-table is best. You must have vegan options. And when possible, know your farmers. So when you eat your way through Asheville, you’ll be eating fresh food prepared by talented chefs. These are just a few of the reasons Asheville was ranked number one on Yelp’s top US destinations for foodies list in 2020 and 2022. Trust us — you won’t go hungry.
Giving Back
Each year, Warren Wilson students contribute more than 16,000 hours of service to our local communities, including Asheville. During orientation week all new students participate in Service Day, a way for them to give back before they even start classes.
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