Asheville is one of the most beautiful cities in North Carolina, located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, located less than two hours from the Tennessee-North Carolina state border at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The vibrant, highly cultural city is best known as the home of the stunning Biltmore Estate, which was commissioned by George Washington Vanderbilt II and stands as one of the greatest examples of Gilded Age architecture today.
Visitors can explore the estate as part of guided tours or enjoy full afternoon tea service at the elegant Biltmore Estate Dining Room. The city's historic downtown district, also commissioned and master-planned by Vanderbilt II, is known for its excellent gourmet dining scene, which features options ranging from elevated New American fare to clever gastropubs and creative global fusion joints. Asheville Map