Asheville Secures Top Spot in Tripadvisor’s Gastronomic Destinations
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Asheville has been named one of the top food destinations in the United States by Tripadvisor, ranking 9th on their list. The city’s local food scene, which supports sustainable agriculture and boasts numerous farmers markets, was highlighted in the award. New Orleans claimed the first spot, with Charleston and Maui ranking second and third respectively.
Asheville Honored as a Top U.S. Food Destination by Tripadvisor
Asheville, North Carolina, has secured a spot on Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best winners, highlighting the city’s ascension in the culinary world. Asheville secured the No. 9 spot in the Best Food Destinations in the U.S path, climbing one position up from last year.
The top spot in the U.S. was enjoyed by New Orleans, with Charleston, South Carolina, and Maui, Hawaii, taking second and third. Other U.S cities ranking high were New York City; Savannah, Georgia; Nashville, Tennessee; Miami Beach; and Boston, with Asheville surpassing San Diego.
The rankings were determined by Tripadvisor’s extensive data review over 12 months, taking into account strong reviews and positive user opinions on various aspects of travel, such as accommodation, dining, and activities.
Asheville’s food scene was lauded for its support of sustainable agriculture and the city’s numerous farmers markets, considering its population of fewer than 100,000 residents (2020 census data).
Tripadvisor pointed out that Asheville’s restaurants are well-known for using fresh produce procured from the city’s year-round farmers markets, such as the Asheville City Market, North Asheville Tailgate Market, River Arts District Farmers Market, and the WNC Farmers Market.
The city’s dining scene is renowned for dishes featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients from local farms and suppliers. Additionally, Asheville’s thriving community of microbreweries and producers of various beverages also received mention.
Apart from its acclaimed food scene, Asheville is also recognized for its shopping opportunities, ghost tours, art scene, and hiking trails. The full list can be viewed at tripadvisor.com.
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