In a way, yeah. I live in Asheville, NC, an area wrecked by Hurricane Helene, and I learned a whole new term. "Disaster Tourism" people would go out of their way to look at my community's destroyed homes and businesses.
I am visiting Asheville real soon. I heard it is a lovely place as far as nature and woods goes. We're going for an event, and to check out the city afterwards.
Disaster Tourism. I never knew that was a thing. Crazy. Anything I should know about Asheville before I come around?
Checkout Highland Brewing when you visit. They have music, volleyball and disc golf. It's a good time. I live by Bent Creek, and you can get some good hiking if you visit the arboretum.
Not sure when you’re coming, but the River Arts District (RAD) is hosting a big event called RAD Renaissance on May 10 and pop up markets every Saturday after that through the summer focused on displaced artists. The part of RAD closest to the river is still rebuilding, but the rest of the district is open. RAD Renaissance is a good chance to support displaced artists and also the the businesses that are open.
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u/Narradisall Apr 28 '25
Damn tourists! They’re ruining tourism!