Buncombe is 6 th in travel impact among North Carolina's 100 counties. Jobs 7,280 jobs in Buncombe County are directly attributable to travel and tourism. Other area attractions include Asheville's Farmer's Market, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Vance Birthplace, Folk Art Center, Nature Center, Craggy Gardens, Grove park Inn and Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center. Visitors A 1994 survey found historic sites, beaches, scenic areas, museums, golf and fishing most popular among visitors to North Carolina. Origins Top states of origin for North Carolina domestic visitors are Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina, Ohio, and Georgia.
International visitors come mainly from Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and France.
Hotel occupancy for the Advantage West economic development region varies seasonally.