Biltmore Estate is a historic house museum and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina. Biltmore House, the main residence, is a Chateauesque-style mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet (16,622.8 m2) of floor space (135,280 square feet of living area). Still owned by George Vanderbilt's descendants, it remains one of the most prominent examples of Gilded Age mansions.

Mount Mitchell is the highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains and the highest peak in mainland eastern North America. It is located near Burnsville in Yancey County, North Carolina; in the Black Mountain subrange of the Appalachians, about 19 miles northeast of Asheville.

The Tryon International Equestrian Center is one of the premier centers in the equestrian world. But everyone will enjoy this gorgeous facility surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, as it's geared towards the total enjoyment of competitor and spectator alike. The Center is open to the public so drop in for lunch or dinner at one of our many restaurants (year-round), watch a competition, or attend one of our regular special events like the summer "Saturday Night Lights" festivals or non-equestrian related events like outdoor movie night, trivia or themed evenings.

Asheville is a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The vast 19th-century Biltmore estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts District, former factory buildings house artists' studios.