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At the Big House: Doing the Other Stuff at the Biltmore Estate
October 9, 2008 at 12:00 PM | 1 Comment
Sure, the Biltmore Estate in western North Carolina is America's largest home. And it's great to spend a few hours touring the home, trying to wrap you head around what it was like to live there while realizing that you're a have-not.
But besides checking out the Lady on the Hill, the estate's 8,000 acres have a lot more to offer--like booze.
Fall Travel
Fall Travel: Checking Out Asheville's Architecture
October 7, 2008 at 12:00 PM | 0 Comments
Western North Carolina perks up in the fall: The leaves are changing, the weather is cooler and downtown Asheville is the place to be--especially for those interested in unique architecture. A big city it isn't, but it certainly delivers some thrills.
Food Travel
Locavore Travel: A Fall Fest, Millionaire-Style
August 11, 2008 at 2:00 PM | 0 Comments
There may be a few more weeks of summer, but we're already longing for the cooler breezes of sweater weather. The Field to Table Festival at the grand Biltmore mansion hits a couple of our fall-plan hot buttons: The setting is impeccable and the potential menus, delicious.
Sustainable agriculture experts will be on hand September 19 through 28 to discuss the estate's River Bend Farm and its efforts to work with area farmers. Pairings from the estate winery will also be available when you sit down to a delicious local meal. Whether you combine the trip with a tour of the mansion and farm or just come by for the food, it's a trip that's perfectly in season.
Related Stories:
· Biltmore's Servant Quarters Hidden No More [Jaunted]
· Historic Trips coverage [Jaunted]
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Summer Festivals
Celebrate Beautiful Living at Bele Chere
July 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM | 3 Comments
For the last 30 years, downtown Asheville, North Carolina has come alive with its street festival, Bele Chere. This year, the celebration of beautiful living takes place July 25-27. Downtown is transformed into a huge entertainment venue, with revelers roaming about--without having to worry about traffic.
