Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC from Atlanta

Asheville's crown jewel, Biltmore, was created by George Vanderbilt in 1895 as a retreat reminiscent of the grand castles and estates of France and Britain. Vanderbilt family friend, Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture, created a landscaping masterpiece - from naturalist forest to formal gardens to productive farm. The Biltmore offered endless outdoor recreational activities. Touring the House, which includes upstairs as well as downstairs, usually requires at least 2 hrs. Asheville, North Carolina, is a dreamy, year-round destination for foodies, adventurers, and wanderlusts alike. It beckons travelers interested in an eclectic mountain town that oozes creativity and natural beauty. I've toured Asheville with a number of student groups and I also participated on a FAM tour of the Biltmore Estates hosted by the Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau.