Flotation tanks, salt cave, outdoor hot tubs beckon travelers to Asheville

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — 

For more than a century, the fresh mountain air of Asheville has lured tourists and newcomers in search of a healthy lifestyle. But the last 15 years have seen serious growth in a wide range of wellness-oriented offerings that go well beyond “taking the air” in Asheville.

The burgeoning “wellness” neighborhood in the Chestnut Hills Historic District is a great place to start. This hilly area just north of downtown is home to a host of options.