This is certainly very good to see.

As we all know, Asheville, North Carolina has been in rebuild mode for the better part of the Fall following the impact of Hurricane Helene back in September. A lot of the region was severely damaged by the storm. Infrastructure in many places destroyed. The visuals were heartbreaking. Now we are seeing a significant first sign that Asheville is on its way back.

New Belgium Brewing Company, one of Asheville’s most popular gathering spots and tap rooms, is holding their Grand Re-opening today (Monday). Their official return to service following the impact of the storm.

Of course, their social media posts (above) welcome back Asheville, but it is fair to say Asheville is ready for visitors. A couple of weeks back, I sat with a couple from Asheville having dinner in Florida. They reported that while there are still plenty of signs that they are mid-rebuild, that they are ready to see some visitors to help small businesses in that regard. Christmas at The Biltmore is also a full go. Same as it ever was.

We know a lot of people from our area enjoy visits to Asheville on occasion. There is no shortage of places to Eat and Like there. It’s one of our tops in the South. Looks like it is time for us to start planning our next visit.

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