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Asheville
The Biltmore House
You cannot talk about historic sites in Asheville without mentioning the 8,000-acre Biltmore estate.
The Biltmore House is considered the largest house in America, with 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and a full-sized swimming pool in the basement.
Smith-McDowell House Museum
The Smith-McDowell House Museum, built circa 1840, is the oldest surviving structure in Asheville.
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
STATE HISTORIC SITE
This memorial is the childhood home of Thomas Wolfe, author of the 1929 book Look Homeward, Angel.
Montford Historic District
The district, a portion of which is a National Register Historic District, also contains the Riverside Cemetery, where several prominent Asheville citizens, including writers Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry, are buried.
Urban Trail
The Urban Trail is a two-hour, self-guided tour through downtown Asheville, and it's a wonderful free activity.
Oconaluftee Indian Village
The village is an amazing opportunity to learn about the Cherokee from members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
The museum opened in 1948 and has the mission "to preserve and perpetuate the history, culture, and stories of the Cherokee people.”
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The INN
on Biltmore Estate
This luxurious inn is perfectly situated on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate. The updated rooms feature custom wood furnishings and amenities discreetly adorned with the Vanderbilt logo.