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TRAVELER’S GUIDE
5 Spectacular Destinations that Inspire Creativity
By Samantha Brown
Host of “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love”
Shutterstock: Giuseppe Masci
hen you’re looking to
get your creativity flowing,
there’s nothing
quite like parking
yourself in a
beautiful setting.
It’s no coincidence
that Ernest Hemingway wrote his best stuff in Key West or Georgia O’Keeffe’s greatest works were inspired by her life at Ghost Ranch. Your surroundings matter. Everyone needs something a little different when tapping into one’s creative side. Calm, quiet solitude works for some; a supportive group setting works well for others. If you’re looking to connect with your inner artist, here are a few places to go that will surely inspire.
Asheville, North Carolina
Shutterstock: Jo Crebbins
Love to work with your hands? Asheville is for you. Build an entire weekend (hey, or a week) around getting in touch with your creativity. Find inspiration in the River Arts District, a pocket of old, abandoned factories that have been resurrected into a vibrant neighborhood. It’s home to artist studios and galleries (many open to the public). many artist workshops.
Make your own creations at one of Asheville’s
Trust me, Google any artistic medium with the word “Asheville” and you’ll find someone teaching it. A couple to reserve include glassblowing at Chaotic Joy Glassworks and a ceramics class at Odyssey Ceramic Arts.
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