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Close to Home--Finding Fun in Surrounding Cities

Fox Run Preserve is not just a private mountain community; it's also a lifestyle. While it's numerous amenities, forested acreage, mountain vistas, and secluded atmosphere comprise its multi-faceted offerings, potential residents should also know that its location is a major part of what makes living in the Asheville and Hendersonville areas so rewarding. While both thrive with cultural and entertaining opportunities, Fox Run Preserve's proximity to major metropolitan areas also adds to the quality of life.

Community residents will experience the benefits of owning premier Blue Ridge Mountains real estate while at the same time enjoy being close to major urban centers, with Atlanta, Charleston, and Charlotte just short drives away.

Atlanta, Georgia, just three hours from Fox Run Preserve, is a booming metropolis of business, people, entertainment, and culture. One of the sights worth seeing is the High Museum of Art, which celebrates a wide range of disciplines including decorative arts and design, photography, African art, European art, modern and contemporary works, and American art. The High Museum is also the only major museum in North America to feature a curatorial department devoted to folk and self-taught art. And that's just their permanent collection.

Through April 19th, visitors can explore "The First Emperor--China's Terracotta Army" exhibit. Showcasing 100 pieces from the ongoing excavation, this is the largest collection of terracotta warriors to ever travel the U.S. See the incredible artistry and history of a mysterious culture that painstakingly molded acrobats, chariot horses, court officials, and more to guard the leader of their empire. And just down the street at the Atlanta Civic Center is the Ancient Egypt exhibit "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharoahs," showing through May 2009. Artifacts on display from archaeologist Howard Carter's 1923 discovery of King Tut's tomb in Southern Egypt fascinates visitors.

Atlanta has constantly changing world-class options for everything from exhibits to food to plays. Catch an Atlanta Braves game at Turner Field; explore the inspiring Atlanta Botanical Garden; discover the mysteries of underwater worlds at the Georgia Aquarium. And it's all just a short drive down Interstate 85.

If your interests tend to be a bit more laid back than the bright lights of bustling Atlanta, try venturing to Charleston, South Carolina, a picturesque coastal town that is ideal for history buffs, sunbathers, and golf enthusiasts. The antebellum row houses that line the streets add southern charm to the city, which happens to be the oldest in the state. Visitors may want to tour the Magnolia Plantaion, where the gardens, main house, nature train, and petting zoo are sure to entertain and educate guests of any age. Historians can also relax during a horse-drawn carriage ride through the historic district while a guide points out highlights along the way.

Of course, if history isn't up your alley, enjoy a golf game at one of the many prestigious courses, or spend a warm day at neaby Folly Beach. The Civil War history is sure to charm any visitor, and the streets beg for walking and exploring. Just four hours from Fox Run, Charleston is the perfect destination for an invigorating long weekend.

If a shorter drive is what you have in mind, Charlotte, North Carolina, just two hours from Fox Run Preserve, is the place to go. Catering to sports fans as a center for NFL, NBA, PGA, and NASCAR events, Charlotte invites fans from across the nation to catch their favorite teams in a game or race. Apart from sports, Charlotte remains a hot spot for all things active. With museums, historic sites, nature centers, and outdoor adventures, the city is ideal for those seeking an on-the-go getaway. The U.S. National Whitewater Center is just ten minutes from downtown Charlotte, so visitors can transition from an upscale, gourmet meal and shopping to a multiple-channel, customized river at their leisure.

From fine dining to white water rafting in minutes? If it sounds fantastical, consider Fox Run Preserve. Investing in Hendersonville land for sale at Fox Run Preserve is synonymous with investing in opportunity, peace of mind, variety, luxury, and convenience. From your NC mountain home you can enjoy the offerings of not only Asheville, Hendersonville, and the surrounding Western NC region but also the exciting areas of Atlanta, Charleston, and Charlotte. So when you ask about your dream of being able to travel from a private, gated community to an urban center in minutes, we can answer with a resounding, "Yes." Fill out a contact form, and our community concierge will help answer more of your questions about the available property at Fox Run Preserve.