Originally Posted by L-Pink

I had a great time once in Asheville NC.

The Biltmore Estate is Americas largest home and a tour that's incredible. Built by the youngest Vanderbilt son. This house is more than a 100 years old and built like nothing you will ever see. The son built this with basically his allowance since the only "job" he ever had was touring Europe for furnishings. This was when rich was rich (before income tax and anti trust laws)

Close by is the Grand Bohemian Hotel which is worth the trip in itself.

Also it's within easy driving distance for you. The fall and especially Christmas are real popular times so book early. You can actually spend an entire day just walking thru the house, stables, an incredible greenhouse and the grounds.

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