14 photos that show why Asheville, North Carolina, was just named America's hottest new travel destination

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Downtown Asheville North Carolina

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Downtown Asheville.

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Lonely Planet just released their list of the best US destinations for 2017.

Asheville, North Carolina, took the number one spot.

With the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop and plenty of historical landmarks, the city offers a variety of options for visitors.

Keep scrolling to see why you should plan a trip to Asheville next year.

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