Blowing Rock & Biltmore Estate NC
Perched along the Blue Ridge Mountains, this pocket of Western North Carolina combines rugged Appalachian beauty with Gilded Age opulence. Blowing Rock offers charming mountain craft shops, brisk cliffside overlooks, and traditional highland folk culture. Just south in Asheville, George Vanderbilt’s 250-room Biltmore Estate showcases priceless artwork, manicured Frederick Law Olmsted gardens, and a deep legacy of early 20th-century American craftsmanship. It is the premier retreat for travelers seeking both alpine tranquility and world-class architectural grandeur.
I’m calling it a “mini-honeymoon” — but it was more of a getaway for us to enjoy just the two of us shortly after getting married. The Biltmore is a great place to visit when you enjoy the luxury but certainly don’t want the maintenance.
