Description

This application provides selectable GoogleMaps markers for the Asheville Urban Trail, a walking tour ofAsheville, NC with 30 stations that highlights the uniquearchitecture, people, and history of the city. The Urban Trail isdivided into five distinct eras, and each era has a symbol -- eachera in this application is represented by a different color. Theera symbols are carved into pink granite blocks placed in thesidewalk along the way. Followed in its entirety, the Urban Trailwalking tour takes approximately two hours to complete.

The map in this application identifies each of the 30 stationsby its number. All 30 stations on the trail include a piece of artand/or a bronze plaque that describe(s) the station. Select amarker to see the name of the corresponding station on the UrbanTrail along with an associated description from the Urban Trailbrochure.

- To find a specific marker on the map, use the "Find" option inthe menu.
- For a selected marker, press the "Share" button to share thatmarker's details with friends.
- For text-to-speech audio for each marker, turn "Auto-play speech"on in the Settings menu.

Asheville, NC has long appealed to visitors and residents withits stunning mountain setting, popular attractions like theBiltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway, its arts and craftsheritage, and its unique architecture and history. Experience thearchitectural attractions and learn more about Asheville's historyby following the Urban Trail. As taking the walking tour involvescrossing busy streets in downtown Asheville, always exercise duecaution while using this application. Note that during times ofconstruction, some stations may be temporarily moved or evenremoved altogether, so no guarantee of any station's location orexistence is provided.

The Asheville Urban Trail is maintained by the City ofAsheville. This application is provided for free by Wolf MountainApps as a courtesy to the residents and tourists of Asheville basedon information available in the public domain, and it has not beencommissioned by the City.