Asheville, NC is on every travel magazine's "most favorite city to live in and/or visit". My house is walking distance to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the best hiking in the world. IBiltmore House is about 4 miles away. Arts and crafts galore, music attractions of all types and just looking at the mountains! A gay friendly small town with world class restaurants and cultural activities. Hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, golf etc abound.