Nestled along Interstate 26 just north of Asheville, the Town of Woodfin winds longitudinally along Weaverville Highway. Friendly people, good jobs, great restaurants, and beautiful scenery abound—providing a small-town mountain lifestyle with big-city amenities.
There are many reasons to love living in Woodfin, NC. Here are just three:
Woodfin has history
Although the community can trace its roots back to the mid-nineteenth century, the Town of Woodfin was not incorporated until 1971. Since that time, Woodfin (the only so-named community in the U.S.) has billed itself as a quiet community where neighbors still take the time to get to know one another—and their community history.
Craggy Mountain Line is a nonprofit organization that is keeping local history alive. They have preserved the last three miles of Woodfin’s Craggy Mountain line in an operable state, keeping this historic section of railroad open to the public. Take a ride through the past on historic railroad equipment that has been restored to its original condition.
Woodfin supports small businesses
Once a regional center for manufacturing, Woodfin is now home to many longstanding and emerging small businesses. Reynolds Village is a planned neighborhood of local shopping, dining, and other service-related businesses. Tree-lined streets, free parking, and fun community events make Reynolds Village an interesting spot to visit throughout the year.
Located on a hill adjacent to Reynolds Village is AvL Technologies, one of the fastest growing businesses in Buncombe County. The company specializes in the design, development, and production of mobile satellite antennas and positioner systems, bringing valuable high-tech jobs to WNC.
Woodfin has easy access to the outdoors
Woodfin’s history is wrapped up in manufacturing, but its future is focused, at least in part, on outdoor escapes. The community hugs the French Broad River, giving residents and tourists access to everything from tubing to whitewater adventures. Woodfin Riverside Park is just one great place for fishing, kayaking, or family fun in town. And residents find many nontraditional reasons to get outside, including the Woodfin Library Trail, a network of small, free lending libraries placed around town.
Taylor’s Wave is another outdoor feature coming soon to Woodfin. This world-class whitewater feature will be installed in the French Broad riverbed. Once complete it will be perfect for a broad range of kayakers and surfers with intermediate to advanced skills.
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From restaurants and retail to whitewater adventures, residents enjoy the many amenities Woodfin has to offer. Learn more about this cozy mountain town.
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