jason’s travelogue

Asheville: A Great Place for the Artistic Mind

Story written 11 February 2008

Would you like to immerse yourself in culture and art while escaping the confines of the everyday life? How about a vacation on a budget?

The King

The King

Who knew that The King was in downtown Asheville? I certainly didn't.

Street Singer

Street Singer

Another musically inclined street singer in downtown Asheville, NC. Almost as frequent as the art galleries and street artwork, were these people, trying to pick up a few extra bucks.

Karmasonics

Karmasonics

Taken in downtown Asheville. This group, setup outside a local music joint, was pleasuring earholes.

Early Birds

Early Birds

After my wife and I woke up and went swimming at the hotel, we hit the streets looking for breakfast. The tall buildings sucked the sharp, windy cold in to the bottom of the street and wouldn't let it go. So it was nice to escape into the Early Girl Eatery.

Contemplation

Contemplation

Asheville was crowded, but not over-crowded. It still afforded people enough green space and quiet that you could actually sit down and think.

The Classics

The Classics

A classic car in a classic city. Both with a lot of wear and tear, but character. Asheville was a great place to visit.

Downtown Asheville

Downtown Asheville

There were many homeless, all of which seemed to be musically gifted as just about all of them had a guitar. I like this shot as it shows just how opposite people can be. They both know the other is there but never really acknowledge it. There was a lot of this in Asheville.

Downtown Asheville

Downtown Asheville

Inside some of the shopping areas. The interior reminded me of the main promenade on a cruise ship for some strange reason. Everything was extremely intricate, down to the lettering carved on the walls.

Asheville

Asheville

Taken in downtown Asheville. It was a very windy and cold day for us, but the skies were clear.

jason morrison

jason morrison has been a member since 29 January 2008 and goes by dubtastic.

Currently in atlanta, ga.

I am a a 30-something dad, amateur photographer, professional graphic and web designer who enjoys Mexican food and debating on the best method for surviving a zombie outbreak.

You can also find jason at www.dubtastic.com.