The Urban Trail
When my mom ventured south last week for our bike ride, she took a little detour to the beautiful mountain city of Asheville. Of course I went to visit. 
We spent the day walking through downtown Asheville, following the Urban Trail, a 1.7 mile tour of Asheville’s art and architecture.
It was a fun way to learn the history and explore the city.
Following squares in the sidewalk led us to each of our destinations. First up, a giant flat iron, incidentally across from the Flat Iron Building.
Next up, the Grove Arcade. A large shopping center that was never quite finished- only the bottom level was ever built.
Not a part of the tour, but of course I loved this. Eat Smart, More More, NC! {I was interning at the state department when they launched this campaign!}
The Basilica of St. Lawrence.
Typical Asheville for you: bright colors, crazy collections.
My favorite, Thomas Wolfe’s neighborhood.
A historic bell from early City Hall.
The farmer’s marketplace.
Downtown city fountains- ones you don’t get yelled at for playing in.
Piggies!
Monument and fountain in Pack Square.
Steppin’ out! I forget what this one symbolized…
The Woodfin House and a tribute to art & transportation all in one. Supposedly it makes 11 different sounds when you spin it- we didn’t hear a thing.
Bronze carving tools on Monument corner.
And there you go. The Urban Trail.
Feel like you’ve seen Asheville? {Everything but the beautiful mountains!}
