The highly-respected hospital is well-known for the Owen Heart Center, the Ruth and Billy Graham Children's Wing, and the high quality of care provided by many specialists in the area.

Beyond the hospital complex lies the tremendous expanse of the internationally known Biltmore Estate , the largest private residence in the United States, the new Biltmore Estate Hotel and Winery, with Mt. Pisgah, Cold Mountain and beyond.

The Asheville Regional Airport lies beyond the ridges in the distance, about 17 miles from downtown Asheville, and is currently served by USAir, Continental, and two Delta Connection Carriers (ASA and Comair).

South Asheville is home for the neighborhoods of Ballantree, Biltmore Village, Biltmore Park, Kenilworth, Royal Pines, Shiloh, and Skyland. Biltmore Village has been named a local historic district by the Asheville City Council.