We start our day in beautiful Asheville, NC and head to the Biltmore Estate, built by the Vanderbilt Family. The Biltmore is the largest house in America. It's interior opulence could not be photographed but it was most impressive. Equally stunning is the house architecture and the surrounding gardens, plants, trees, and waterways. The wealth of the estate seems almost obscene but one cannot help but be impressed by the works of art displayed around the estate.
Following the tour of the Biltmore, we dined on some delicious pizza in the River Arts district of Asheville. The food was fantastic and some of the locals made for some interesting viewing as well. Then we were off to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Again, the weather was most cooperative and we took in some amazing views along the parkway as we pressed northward. Tonight we rest in Hillsville, VA and continue our journey tomorrow back on the Blue Ridge Parkway and then onto Skyline Drive.
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