Regional Guidebook to Asheville and the Western North Carolina Mountains. 4th Edition covering Asheville and all of the cities and towns including Boone, Hendersonville, Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton and Waynesville. 508 pages, over 100 illustrations by the author, 15 area maps, easy-to-use-index and listings by category. Complete coverage of all attractions, accommodations, dining, festivals and events, nightlife, outdoor recreation, kid's activities, day trips and tours, arts and crafts, shopping and relocation information Because it was written by someone who actually lives here, a recognized local expert and professional artist and author, the book has a sense of caring, commitment and completeness that is often lacking in regional guides written by visiting authors. Thoroughly researched, organized for easy use, and illustrated with over 100 of Pantas' own gorgeous pen and ink drawings --Hendersonville Times-News At 508 pages in length, Pantas' 4th edition of his best selling guidebook is by far the most comprehensive guidebook to the mountains out there. Coverage includes in-depth looks at every single city and town in the mountains, as well as all of the many cultural and physical attractions in Western North Carolina. The Ultimate Guide has proven over the years to be a valuable resource not only for the many tourists and visitors who flock to our mountains, but also for those folks who are considering Western North Carolina as a place where they might like to live. All of the important information and resource contact information one would need to make such a move can be found in the Ultimate Guide. All in all, it is a unique and valuable resource for promoting our mountain paradise. --Asheville Citizen Times A highly recommended book for anyone planning a trip to Western North Carolina the 4th Edition of The Ultimate Guide by Lee Pantas surpasses in scope the previous three editions with expanded coverage not only of Asheville and Hendersonville but of every other town and village. Easy to read and use, this beautifully illustrated guidebook is a testament to the vibrant culture and stunning nature beauty of our mountains. Everything a visitor could possibly need to know to plan a visit is included in this gem of a book. Hats off to Mr. Pantas for making this edition the best yet! --Mountain Journal All of the Cities and Towns in the Mountains, 15 Area Maps, Over 100 Illustrations, Easy-To-Use-Index, Listing of Illustrations, Listings by Category, In-Depth Chapters, Extensive Web Links Lee Pantas, noted artist and author, lives in Asheville North Carolina