Biltmore Estate, North Carolina

This massive house, once a residential marvel, is now a testament to the Vanderbilt wealth as a public museum. There is a multitude of activities at the Biltmore Estate, including a winery, gardens, authentic century-old art and furnishings, a farm, restaurants, and even shopping in the village. If this trip seems more like a weekend event, Biltmore has rooms available and there are many hotels in the Asheville, NC area.

There are over 250 rooms in this single family home. In fact, the house was actually not completed until all but one of the Vanderbilt's children had moved away from their parents. Biltmore House is home to rare artifacts, Renoir paintings, a 10,000 volume library, 65 fireplaces, an indoor swimming pool, and a bowling alley. Christmas time is especially magnificent, complete with a 34-foot indoor Christmas tree with ornaments, garland, and all of the finest decorations. The Biltmore Estate is a true landmark to American culture and vintage style.