The most famous house in America, The Biltmore Estate. It would feature 4 acres of floor space, 250 rooms, 34 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces. The basement alone would house a swimming pool, gymnasium and changing rooms, bowling alley, servants' quarters, kitchens, and more.
Coy in the fish pond at the Biltmore Estate.
The most beautiful gardens at the Biltmore Estate. Adult tickets are $64, Youth (10-16) $32, and Children 9 and under get in free.
A Gardener’s Place. This shop features estate-grown plants, garden accessories, books, and gifts. Located in the Walled Garden, on the Conservatory’s lower level.
The backside of the Estate looking across a breath taking mountain view. It is hard to describe in words the magnificent beauty of this house and the surrounding area. It is a "must" see in North Carolina, but if you chose to go..set aside for an all day event. It will take you two to three hours alone to go through the house tour, and there's also the winery, farm house, etc. Bring a comfortable pair of walking shoes!
Watching movies outside in Asheville, NC. There is nothing like the warmth and charm of this city. It is artsy and eclectic to the core. So many wonderful things to do, see, buy, and eat. Asheville is like no other city in North Carolina.
Street performers in Asheville, NC. This is one of the most romantic and charming city in North Carolina.
No visit to the state of North Carolina could be complete if you did not visit the Biltmore Estate and the nearby city of Asheville. This house and surrounding areas are very, very, very special.
Some of these photos were taken during the Winter and some during the Summer. I have never seen it, but it's been said that if you went to the Biltmore during the Christmas Season, it is absolutely the most beautiful sight around. I prefer seeing this grand place during the spring, when the gardens are in full bloom. My children love this place!
Asheville- This is a walking city. It is young, hip, hippie, vibrant, with a warm embrace of open mindedness and Southern charm Appalachian style. The city is surrounded by medium size peaks. During the day, there's lots of shopping and one can spend countless hour par oozing through the gift shops and galleries. Don't forget there's plenty of good places to eat. The air in Asheville is always crisp and clean.
There is a sense of youthful exuberance in the city. Where else can you see a coffee house made out of a double decker English bus. You can find restaurants serving vegetarian, Thai, Japanese Sushi, steaks, Vietnamese, Mexican, and Italian. This is a hippish micro-brew kinda town. There art tons of arts and artist with that distinct mountain flavor. Yet this place in not isolated and quite worldly sometimes. You will see street performers out miming. Youngster with guitars, or violins playing their music out in the streets.
There's a free black and white classic movie playing in the middle of the park. How cool is that? There is a sense of mysticism in this place, and definately worthwhile to visit. Oh, and I almost forgot...there's also great local music. Yes, live music! So put on something casual, slip on some sandals, walk the streets, don't be stressed, don't be in a hurry, play it by ear, and just see where things go. Asheville is a great place to get lost in.
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