The Perfect Getaway For History Buffs
Take a step back in time and enjoy a historic vacation in the pristine city of Asheville, North Carolina. Tour the nation’s largest historic mansion or perhaps visit a Civil War memorial or take a trolley ride on a unique historic tour. All of these options and many more are waiting for you in this popular Blue Ridge Mountain getaway spot.
The spectacular Biltmore Estate is a highlight of any historic tour of the Asheville area. Boasting more than 250 rooms, this massive manor home was built by tycoon George Vanderbilt. There are several options for history lovers, from tours of the mansion and grounds to historic exhibits at the estate’s Antler Hill Village.
In addition to the Biltmore Estate, there are dozens of unique historic sites to visit. A tour on the Gray Line Trolley not only takes guests past many of Asheville’s most famous historic venues, but also includes admission to the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site, boyhood home of the famed writer and the setting for his masterpiece, “Look Homeward, Angel.” Another fun option is to tour the city’s oldest home, the pre-Civil War era Smith-McDowell House Museum.
When visiting Asheville, the Montford Historic District is the perfect locale for history lovers to stay. The Asheville Seasons, a stunning restored home, is right in the middle of all the fun, within walking distance to a myriad of historic homes and downtown Asheville.
The accommodations at this Asheville bed and breakfast include five guest rooms, most of which include a fireplace. All include beds topped with Kingsdown mattresses, fluffy pillows and fine linens. Antiques, eclectic furnishings and artwork enhance the history and romance of your guest room, and luxurious bath products and plush robes will leave you feeling pampered. Several of the private baths include an original clawfoot soaking tub.
The innkeepers at this Asheville inn are experts on local attractions, so be sure to ask them about restaurants, museums, shopping and historic sites. In addition, they offer several packages ideal for history buffs. One includes tickets to the Biltmore Estate and another includes tickets on the local trolley and a tour of the Thomas Wolfe home.
Jane Leisteiner likes visiting inns and blogging. To get further information about this Asheville bed and breakfast inn or more details about bed breakfast inns, visit the Asheville Seasons or iLoveInns websites now.