Madison County is located 15 miles north of Asheville in Western North Carolina and offers access to major interstates, I-26, I-40 and I-81.   The  county, which covers 449 square miles, is home to approximaterly 20,000 people. 

There are three towns in Madison County:

€ Hot Springs (pop: 645) Located at the junction of the Appalachian Trail and the French Broad River, Hot Springs was once a Mecca for wealthy Southerners attracted by the hot natural springs and cool mountain air.  Today, Hot Springs is a way station for hikers and magnet for people who want to experience the therapeutic value and healing power of the spring.   http://www.townofhotsprings.org

€Mars Hill (pop:1,764) The college community of Mars Hill is known for its artistic heritage and culture treasures such as the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, the Rural Life Museum and the music, arts, and craft festivals hosted by the college and town. http://www.townofmarshill.org      

€Marshall (pop: 840) The seat of Madison County government, Marshall maintains a progressive and competitive business climate.  But teh community's also succeeded in preserving a history and habits of a slower time and another way of life. http://www.townofmarshall.org

There are over 50,000 acres of National forest and wild rivers in the County.   The Pisgah National Forest along the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Cherokee National Forest with its whitewater, misty waterfalls, and winding footpaths feature some of the most beautiful  and rugged mountain scenery, and the best recreational opportunities, in eastern North America.

The Appalachian Trail runs down the main street of Hot Springs - The town named for a natural hot mineral spring; one of just a few in the Eastern US.

Skiing, golf, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are activities residents and visitors enjoy year around in the mild climate.