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Asheville in Winter

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A December 2004 trip to Asheville by airynfaerie

Winter Vines Photo - Biltmore Estate and Gardens, Asheville, North Carolina More Photos
Quote: Our winter excursions to Asheville was beautiful with the candlelit Biltmore Estate, lovely bed & breakfast, and plenty of delicious comfort foods!
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Asheville in Winter Best of IgoUgo

Overview

Biltmore Cherub Photo - Biltmore Estate and Gardens, Asheville, North Carolina
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Asheville, NC, is a pleasant little town in the Rocky Mountains with plenty to do for all ages. There is a thriving young arts community, as well as historic sights and activities for the entire family. If you've never been to "America's Mansion" or experienced a time-warp to Renaissance France, the Biltmore Estate is a sight to behold anytime of the year, but is especially breathtaking at Christmastime. We enjoyed our visit during the Candlelight Christmas Evenings at the estate, which takes place annually from the beginning of November to the end of the year. This is an extravagant display of holiday decorations and warm light. Enjoy walking the extensive grounds of gardens, green houses, and nature...Read More

Acorn Cottage Bed & Breakfast Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Acorn Cottage Bed & Breakfast"

Icecicles at Acorn Cottage Photo - Acorn Cottage Bed & Breakfast, Asheville, North Carolina
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The Acorn Cottage is a delightful, private hideaway located just off the Biltmore Estate grounds. Run by Sharon Tabor, this bed & breakfast is a nice place to stay near the popular Asheville sights, without having to spend an arm and a leg on lodging. Built in a quaint, residential neighborhood which sits on land that used to belong to John A. Roebling (son of the builder of the Brooklyn Bridge), this bungalow overlooks the Biltmore forest and offers four cozy, color-themed rooms to choose from.Sharon is a delight, and makes a tasty, southern breakfast each morning which is served in the dining room. She makes delicious homemade pastries along with eggs, meat, fruit, juice, and coffee (and w...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on August 3, 2006

Acorn Cottage Bed & Breakfast
25 St. Dunstans Circle
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
(828) 253-0609

Stable Cafe at Biltmore Estate Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Stable Cafe at Christmas Photo - Stable Cafe at Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina
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Ever dined in a refurbished horse stall from the turn of last century? Well here's your chance: make a stop at the Stable Cafe at the Biltmore Estate and enjoy fine fare near old troughs. This dining experience will match any of your favorites, if extremely fresh ingredients and simple southern flair are what you look for. Most all the ingredients from potatoes, herbs, and peas, to beef, wine, and berries are grown right on the estate—you can't get much fresher than that—and it shows in the exquisite taste! The servers will be more than happy to explain to you the "field-to-table" philosophy observed by the Stable Cafe, and will also recommend any specials that Chef Don Spear has creatively prepared. ...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on July 25, 2006

Stable Cafe at Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
(828) 274-6333

Biltmore Estate Winery Bistro Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Biltmore Estate Bistro"

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The Bistro at the Biltmore Estate is a wonderful dining experience with fresh ingredients grown on the estate. Located next to the famous Biltmore Winery, the Bistro offers continental cuisine that, along with the atmosphere, take you to a European world of fine linens, continental cuisine, and sweet wines with a dining area surrounding the open kitchen. We enjoyed a nice lunch after touring the winery and were greeted with wonderful service and a tasty meal. I ate the best French onion soup I've ever had, with a thick crouton topping and melted cheese over the clay pot. The wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas are popular choices as well—and rightfully so! The bread and fresh olive oil with herbs th...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on August 9, 2006

Biltmore Estate Winery Bistro
1 Approach Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
+1 828 274 6333; +1

Biltmore Estate and Gardens Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Biltmore Estate"

Biltmore Cherub Photo - Biltmore Estate and Gardens, Asheville, North Carolina
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Of course, you can't visit Asheville without a stop at the Biltmore Estate. This was the reason we visited the area, and we planned to go during the annual winter Candlelight Christmas Evenings at the Biltmore. What a sight to behold...luminaries lining the extensive driveway and hundreds of Christmas trees, wreaths, and decorations throughout the estate. The evening tours are romantic and breathtaking with thousands of candles and Christmas lights and warmed by fires in almost each room. Tickets range from $35 to 65 for adults ($17.50-32.50 children) depending on the dates and package you choose. We opted for the middle package which includes the evening house tour, and a daytime grounds visit. We us...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on August 9, 2006

Biltmore Estate and Gardens
1 Approach Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
(828) 274-6333

Biltmore Estate Winery Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

Winter Vines Photo - Biltmore Estate and Gardens, Asheville, North Carolina
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During our visit to the Biltmore Estate, we stopped in for a tour of the Biltmore Winery and were pleasantly surprised at the extensive overview of the wine-making process. There was about an half-hour wait to start the tour, and we began in a small theatre to watch an overview of the winery's history, including interesting facts about the vineyards and winery building. Most of the grapes that go into making the 15 varieties of wines are picked right on the estate property—over 200 tons of grapes and 75,000 cases of wine a year. We then walked through the winery at our own pace and saw the wine barrels, storage cellar, and watched the production line where the wine is bottled and corked. It was intere...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on August 9, 2006

Biltmore Estate Winery
One North Pack Square
Asheville, North Carolina
(828) 274-6333

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