Every guest should take a day and visit the beautiful Biltmore Estate and Winery just outside of Asheville. George Vanderbilt completed this French-Renaissance inspired chateau in 1895. With four acres of living space under on roof, it is widely considered to be the largest private estate in the United States. The home features a 70,000 gallon indoor swimming pool, an indoor bowling alley, and a two-story library among other luxuries. The grounds are equally impressive and were designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also designed New York City’s Central Park.
Go tubing on the Green River! Just 45 minutes from the vacation home is one of the best tubing rivers you’ll find. Floating down the river can be one of the best summertime activities there is. Make sure to call first to check on conditions, as the river flow is dam controlled.
Great Smokey Mountains Railroad
The Great Smokey Mountains Railroad offers a great way to experience the beauty of the western mountains of North Carolina along with the history of this great region. Train rides cover 53 miles of track including 25 bridges and offer breathtaking views. There are different packages, from basic 2 hour tours to dinner tours to holiday specials, including pumpkin patch and polar express themed rides.
These beautiful limestone caverns are North Carolina's only caverns and offer a unique look at the beauty that lies beneath mountains. These geologic wonders will fill you with awe and curiousity.
The Center showcases the finest in traditional and contemporary crafts of the Southern Appalachians. It houses the Guild's century-old Allanstand Craft Shop, changing exhibitions in three galleries, a craft library and 270-seat auditorium. Selections from the Guild's Permanent Collection, a 3,500 piece collection of craft objects dating back to the turn of the 20th century, can also be seen during special exhibitions.
Admission is free and the center is open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. January - March 9am-5pm, April - December 9am- 6pm
