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Kids
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Outdoors
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Regional: Brevard
- Art Gallery
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Regional: Hendersonville & Flat Rock
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- Best Thing To Happen To Your Town In The Last 12 Months
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Business That Best Represents The Spirit Of Your Town
- Coffee & Sweets
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Regional: Sylva & Cullowhee
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- Coffee & Sweets
- Cultural Or Arts Event
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Regional: Waynesville
- Art Gallery
- Best Thing To Happen To Your Town In The Last 12 Months
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Business That Best Represents The Spirit Of Your Town
- Coffee & Sweets
- Cultural Or Arts Event
- Dinner Restaurant
- Lunch Restaurant
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Shopping
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- Bed And Mattress Store
- Bookstore - New
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- Budget-Friendly Grocery Store
- Clothing: Dress-Up/Stylin' (Men's)
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- Clothing: Office (Men's)
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- Clothing: Used Or Vintage (for-profit)
- Clothing: Used Or Vintage (nonprofit store)
- Convenience/Corner Store
- Florist
- Gift Shop
- Head Shop
- Health Food Store
- Import/Ethnic Food Store
- Jewelry Store
- Musical Instrument Store
- New Furniture Store
- Pawn Shop
- Picture Framer
- Print Shop
- Record/CD Store
- Shoe Store
- Skateboard Store
- Store That Best Represents The Spirit Of Asheville
- Tobacco Shop
- Used Furniture Store (for-profit store)
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- Vape Shop
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Uniquely Asheville
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- Best Thing To Happen To Asheville In The Last 12 Months
- Biggest Threat To Asheville's Uniqueness
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- Holiday Event
- Hotel
- Local Asheville Attraction
- Local City Tour
- Local Politician
- Local Villain
- Neighborhood
- Nonprofit That Improves Asheville
- Nonprofit That Serves The Underprivileged
- Place To Get Married
- Place To Take Your Eccentric Friends
- Place To Take Your Visiting Family
- Project You'd Like To See Local Government Do
- Public Art Installation Or Mural
- Street For Cyclists
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- Thing Downtown Asheville Needs
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Arts & Entertainment
- Acoustic/Folk
- Actor (Male Or Female)
- All-Round Favorite Band
- Americana/Country
- Art/Crafts Fair Or Event
- Blues
- Busker/Street Group
- Comedy Troupe Or Series
- Craft School Or Place To Learn A Craft
- Craft-Oriented Gallery
- DJ (Non-Radio)
- Fiber Artist
- Funk
- Jewelry Artist/Designer
- Listening Room
- Local Art Gallery
- Local Art Gallery
- Local Author
- Local Festival To Camp Out At
- Local Music Festival
- Local Poet
- Lyricist
- Metal Artist Or Metalworker
- Movie Theater
- Mural Artist
- Music Engineer Or Producer
- Music Instrument Maker
- Music Instrument Repair Company
- Music-Related Nonprofit
- Musician/Band Who Gives Back To The Community
- Nonprofit That Serves The Arts
- Old-Time/Bluegrass
- Open-Mic Night Venue
- Outdoor Music Venue
- Painter/Illustrator
- Performance Dance Company
- Photographer
- Place To Dance
- Place To Hear Live Music
- Place To Take Dance Classes Or Lessons
- Potter/Ceramic Artist
- R&B/Soul
- Recording Studio
- Rock
- Singer-Songwriter
- Studio Stroll/Driving Tour
- Theater Company
- Trivia Night Emcee
- Vaudeville Troupe (Burlesque, Aerial Arts, Jugglers, etc.)
- Vocalist
- Woodworker
- World Music
-
Drinks
- Bar For Live Music
- Bar Or Brewery That Gives Back To The Communty
- Bar That Best Represents The Spirit Of Asheville
- Bar With A View
- Bar With Bar Games
- Bar: Local Beer Selection
- Bar: Unusual Beer Selection
- Bartender
- Beer Store
- Bloody Mary
- Brewmaster
- Cidery
- Cocktails
- Coffee House
- Coffee Roaster
- Coffee/Tea House In Which To Read A Book
- Creative, Experimental Brewery
- Dive Bar
- Establishment With The Best Coffee
- Family/Kid-Friendly Bar
- Favorite Local Beer Event
- Gay-Friendly Bar
- Homebrewing/Winemaking Supplies
- Hotel Bar
- Local All-Round Brewery
- Local Beer (Any Style)
- Local Dark Beer
- Local IPA
- Local Sour Beer
- Local Winery
- Neighborhood Bar - Downtown
- Neighborhood Bar - East
- Neighborhood Bar - North
- Neighborhood Bar - South
- Neighborhood Bar - West
- Place To Drink Tea
- Smoothies/Juices
- Sports Bar
- Upscale Bar
- Wine Bar
- Wine Store
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Eats
- Bakery (Bread)
- Bakery (Sweets/Desserts)
- Barbecue
- Best Value
- Biscuits
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Burger
- Burrito
- Business Lunch
- Catering Company
- Chain-Operated Restaurant
- Cheesemaker/Cheese Dairy
- Chef
- Chinese
- Chocolate
- Culinary/Cooking Classes
- Diner/Home-Style
- Donuts
- European
- Favorite Restaurant
- Food Truck
- French Fries
- Fried Chicken
- Frozen Yogurt/Custard
- Greek
- Green/Sustainability-Friendly Restaurant
- Healthiest Restaurant
- Hot Bar
- Hot Dogs
- Ice Cream
- Indian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Kid-Friendly
- Korean
- Late-Night
- Latin American
- Local Food/Drink Product
- Local-Food Emphasis
- Lunch
- Mexican
- New Restaurant (Opened In The Last 12 Months)
- Nonprofit Helping With Hunger Issues
- Outdoor Dining
- Pasta
- People-Watching
- Pizza
- Pub Grub
- Quick Meal
- Restaurant In Downtown
- Restaurant In East Asheville
- Restaurant In North Asheville
- Restaurant In South Asheville
- Restaurant In The River Arts District
- Restaurant In West Asheville
- Restaurant Still Needed In Asheville
- Restaurant That Best Represents The Spirit Of Asheville
- Restaurant That Gives Back To The Community
- Restaurant To Take Out-Of-Towners To
- Restaurant Wine List
- Ribs
- Romantic Dining
- Salad
- Seafood
- Service
- Southern
- Special Diet Options (Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, etc.)
- Splurge Restaurant
- Sub Shop/Deli/Sandwiches
- Sushi
- Taco
- Take-Out
- Thai
- Vegetarian
-
Farm, Yard & Garden
- Community Garden
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farm
- Favorite Farm To Visit
- Garden Supply Store
- Help Learning To Farm/Garden
- Landscape/Grading Service
- Mulch Supplier
- Nonprofit Supporting Farms/Farmland Preservation
- Nursery (Trees, Shrubs)
- Orchard
- Roadside Farm Stand
- Tailgate/Farmers Market
- Tree Service
-
Health & Wellness
- Acupuncturist
- Alternative Healing Center
- Chiropractor
- Dentist
- Eye Care Specialist/Service
- Family Medical Practice
- Fitness Studio With Classes
- Gym Or Place To Work Out
- Hearing Care Specialist/Service
- Herbal Supplement Store
- Hospice
- Hospital
- Martial Arts Studio
- Massage Therapist
- Maternity Care/Service
- Midwifery/Birthing Services
- Mortuary/Funeral Services
- Orthodontist
- Pediatrician
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Trainer
- Physician (General Practice)
- Pilates Studio/Center/Classes
- Place To Get Medical Care When Under- Or Uninsured
- Psychologist/Counselor
- Women's Health Center
- Yoga Studio
- Yoga Teacher
-
Kids
- After-School Program
- Art Education Program
- Dance Studio
- Day Camp
- Day Trip For Kids
- Daycare
- Event Or Festival For Kids
- Gymnastics Program
- Kids Entertainer
- Kids' Clothes
- Martial Arts Program
- Museum
- Music Teacher - Classroom
- Music Teacher - Private Lessons
- Nature Camp
- Outdoor Education Nonprofit
- Parents Night Out Program
- Pediatric Dentistry Practice
- Pediatric Practice - General
- Place For Birthday Parties
- Place To Make Art
- Playground
- Preschool
- Recreation Center For Kids
- Restaurant With The Best Kids-Eat-Free (Or Cheap) Night
- School (Pre-College)
- Teacher - Elementary
- Teacher - Middle School
- Toy Store
- Volunteer Opportunity
- Youth Sports Program
-
Media
- Favorite Feature In Xpress
- Free Publication Other Than Xpress
- Local Print Reporter
- Local Radio Personality
- Local Radio Station (commercial)
- Local Radio Station (noncommercial)
- Local TV Personality/Announcer
- Local Website Other Than mountainx.com
- Most Important Local News Story
- Most Over-Reported Story
-
Outdoors
- Bicycle Club Or Group
- Bike Shop
- Canopy/Zip-Line Tour
- Conservation Nonprofit
- Day Hike
- Environmental Nonprofit
- Fishing Spot
- Hiking Club Or Group
- Outdoor Gear And Apparel Shop
- Overnight Hike
- Picnic Spot
- Place To Car Camp
- Rafting Company
- Running Club Or Group
- Running Event/Race - Road
- Running Event/Race - Trail
- Ski Resort
- Whitewater Paddling Section
- Personal Services
- Pets
-
Professional & Home Services
- Accountant/CPA Firm
- Alt Energy Sales And Installation
- Architectural Firm
- Bike Repair
- Car Repair
- Computer Repair
- Dry Cleaner
- Electrical/Electrician Company
- Green Builder
- Heating/Cooling Company
- Home Cleaning Service
- Law Firm
- Moving Company
- Pest Control Service
- Plumbing Company
- Real Estate Agent
- Real Estate Company
- Web Development Firm
-
Regional: Brevard
- Art Gallery
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Business That Best Represents The Spirit Of Your Town
- Coffee & Sweets
- Cultural Or Arts Event
- Cultural Or Historical Landmark
- Dinner Restaurant
- Lunch Restaurant
- Music/Entertainment Venue
- Retail Store
- What Category Would You Like To See Added To This Section Next Year?
- Regional: Burnsville
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Regional: Hendersonville & Flat Rock
- Art Gallery
- Best Thing To Happen To Your Town In The Last 12 Months
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Business That Best Represents The Spirit Of Your Town
- Coffee & Sweets
- Cultural Or Arts Event
- Cultural Or Historical Landmark
- Dinner Restaurant
- Lunch Restaurant
- Music/Entertainment Venue
- Retail Store
- What Category Would You Like To See Added To This Section Next Year?
- Regional: Hot Springs
- Regional: Marshall & Mars Hill
- Regional: Swannanoa & Black Mountain
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Regional: Sylva & Cullowhee
- Best Thing To Happen To Your Town In The Last 12 Months
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Business That Best Represents The Spirit Of Your Town
- Coffee & Sweets
- Cultural Or Arts Event
- Cultural Or Historical Landmark
- Dinner Restaurant
- Lunch Restaurant
- Music/Entertainment Venue
- Retail Store
- What Category Would You Like To See Added To This Section Next Year?
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Regional: Waynesville
- Art Gallery
- Best Thing To Happen To Your Town In The Last 12 Months
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Business That Best Represents The Spirit Of Your Town
- Coffee & Sweets
- Cultural Or Arts Event
- Dinner Restaurant
- Lunch Restaurant
- Music/Entertainment Venue
- Retail Store
- What Category Would You Like To See Added To This Section Next Year?
- Regional: Weaverville & Woodfin
-
Shopping
- Adult Toys, Lingerie & Naughty Things Store
- All-Round Grocery Store
- Antique Store
- Auto Dealer - New And/Or Used
- Automobile Tire Store
- Bed And Mattress Store
- Bookstore - New
- Bookstore - Used
- Budget-Friendly Grocery Store
- Clothing: Dress-Up/Stylin' (Men's)
- Clothing: Dress-Up/Stylin' (Women's)
- Clothing: Office (Men's)
- Clothing: Office (Women's)
- Clothing: Used Or Vintage (for-profit)
- Clothing: Used Or Vintage (nonprofit store)
- Convenience/Corner Store
- Florist
- Gift Shop
- Head Shop
- Health Food Store
- Import/Ethnic Food Store
- Jewelry Store
- Musical Instrument Store
- New Furniture Store
- Pawn Shop
- Picture Framer
- Print Shop
- Record/CD Store
- Shoe Store
- Skateboard Store
- Store That Best Represents The Spirit Of Asheville
- Tobacco Shop
- Used Furniture Store (for-profit store)
- Used Furniture Store (nonprofit store)
- Vape Shop
-
Uniquely Asheville
- Activist Group For Civic/Political Action
- B&B Or Small Boutique Hotel
- Best Thing To Happen To Asheville In The Last 12 Months
- Biggest Threat To Asheville's Uniqueness
- Bumper Sticker Or Slogan About Asheville
- Fundraising Event
- Holiday Event
- Hotel
- Local Asheville Attraction
- Local City Tour
- Local Politician
- Local Villain
- Neighborhood
- Nonprofit That Improves Asheville
- Nonprofit That Serves The Underprivileged
- Place To Get Married
- Place To Take Your Eccentric Friends
- Place To Take Your Visiting Family
- Project You'd Like To See Local Government Do
- Public Art Installation Or Mural
- Street For Cyclists
- Street For Pedestrians
- Thing Downtown Asheville Needs
- Thing East Asheville Needs
- Thing North Asheville Needs
- Thing South Asheville Needs
- Thing The River Arts District Needs
- Thing West Asheville Needs
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