What are Some Unforgettable Things to Do in Asheville?

06 Visit the beautiful Biltmore Estate

No visit to Asheville would be complete without a stop at "America's largest home," the famed Biltmore Estate. This iconic French Renaissance chateau was built in 1889 for George Vanderbilt II. Famed architect Richard Morris Hunt designed the 250 room mansion, and preeminent landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead oversaw the grounds. Soak up the scenery today, and stroll past the famous Italian garden, the glass-roofed conservatory, and the boathouse. Or tour the home and try and find all 65 fireplaces while taking in the artwork of Renoir and John Singer Sargent. Marvel at the library's more than 10,000 volumes and be awestruck by the seven-story-high ceilings of the banquet hall.