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The popular mountain destination of Asheville ranks among the nation’s top cities to visit — again. This time around, it was the only place in North Carolina to make it into the top 15 on a list from Travel + Leisure magazine.
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This story was originally published July 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM with the headline “This NC travel destination ranks as a fan favorite to visit — again.”
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