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Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC, are small cities recognized for their vibrant arts, culture, and culinary scenes.
Food & Wine magazine ranked Asheville #1 and Greenville #5 on its list of small cities with big flavor.
The size of a city shouldn't determine its wow factor; destinations like Asheville and Greenville, South Carolina, prove that less can be more.
Despite faring on the smaller side, visitors keep returning to each city for their widespread appreciation of arts and culture, exciting downtowns, and idyllic location near the Blue Ridge Mountains, which makes for a scenic drive.
But we can't forget one of the best experiences that the Carolinas have to offer ― finger-licking good food.
And neither can Food & Wine, which added each city to its roundup o