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Guides

8 Must-See Museums in Asheville

Stroll the grounds of a historic mansion, play pinball, and learn about local culture: With more than a dozen museums, Asheville is a hub of creativity and history. These eight spots help tell the story of a city.

by Our State Editors
Guides

UPDATED: The Leaf-Peeper’s Guide to the North Carolina Mountains

Western North Carolina is at its most stunning when autumn arrives and the leaves burst into color. Before you head out leaf-peeping this fall, check in weekly to see what colors our experts are seeing at 22 of our favorite mountain spots.

by Our State Staff
Travel

The Warmest Room in Winter

Come January, the hottest spot in North Carolina is in the mountains. Inside the Victorian conservatory on the grounds of Biltmore Estate — a jewel box of orchids, frilly fronds, and tropical flowers — every plant has a story.

by Louise Jarvis Flynn
Western

How Biltmore Decorates for Christmas

Transforming Biltmore into a Christmas wonderland takes thousands of lights, miles of ribbon and greenery, and gallons of hot glue. But it all begins with one simple question: What would George Vanderbilt do?

by Susan Stafford Kelly
How William Cecil Made The Biltmore Estate Into Asheville’s Biggest Tourist Attraction
History

How William Cecil Made The Biltmore Estate Into Asheville’s Biggest Tourist Attraction

The grandson of George Vanderbilt worked for decades to change his birthplace — once a crumbling, 250-room chateau — into a beloved Western North Carolina landmark.

by Ralph Grizzle
History

Toad & Wee: North Carolina’s Grandest Dollhouse

The immensity and splendor of the Biltmore Estate can be overwhelming. For kids, though, it is — and has always been — North Carolina’s most opulent playground.

by Drew Perry
Features

A Behind-the-Scenes Visit to Biltmore

A behind-the-scenes visit to North Carolina’s grandest home reveals more than the inner workings of a mansion. Four tours illuminate the inner beauty of a bachelor turned family man.

by Leigh Ann Henion
Features

Eighty Acres of Gorgeous: Festival of Flowers at Biltmore

For a sensory feast unlike any other, time a trip to Biltmore Estate during its renowned Festival of Flowers in April and May.

by Kent Priestley

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