Asheville Hotels
Ranked as number one on the list of 10 Most Beautiful Places in America by Good Morning America in 2011, Asheville, North Carolina, located next to the Pisgah National Forest, has some of the most gorgeous views in the country. This city is not only beautiful, but it's also a haven for the arts and architecture. One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Biltmore Estate, a mansion built by George Washington Vanderbilt II and completed in 1895. This is the largest, privately owned home in the U.S. at more than two million square feet with more than 500 rooms. This is a definite must-see attraction. For families, there are many adventures including zip line tours, Fun Depot (a local amusement park) and ghost tours. Nature lovers will enjoy the Botanical Gardens of Asheville, especially in April and May when the flowers are in full bloom. For outdoor adventurers, there are a few options. Asheville Outdoor Center offers rentals of canoes, kayaks, inner tubes and rafts to use on the French Broad River, or adventurers can head to Looking Glass Rock, a pluton monolith in the Appalachian Mountains that is a popular spot for rock climbing. Asheville has a little something for everyone who visits, from nature to art to architecture and more.
