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Gilded Age mansions, Blue Ridge views and a lively downtown in the Appalachian mountains.
Tour George Vanderbilt’s 250-room Gilded Age mansion, wander Olmsted-designed gardens and taste wine from the on-site winery.
Cruise 469 miles of scenic road through the Appalachians, with mountain overlooks and stops for food and outdoor fun.
Browse local shops and eateries in this restored 1929 landmark, one of the earliest indoor shopping centers.
Play 35 pinball machines and 35 vintage video games, with plaques tracing the history of each table.
Step inside the Victorian boardinghouse that inspired the novel Look Homeward, Angel and learn about Wolfe’s childhood here.
A local museum devoted to exploration and learning, with roots in a 1930s mineral society collection.
This historic stone resort sits atop Sunset Mountain, with sweeping Blue Ridge views and a farm-to-table buffet.
Hike, bike or picnic across more than half a million acres of hardwood forest with thundering waterfalls and mile-high peaks.
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