House is decorated to the
hilt. This season's theme,
"The Gilded Age," shares
details from Vanderbilt
Christmas stories and is
most captivating toured by
candlelight. Decorations
remain up until Jan. 10.
Biltmore is worth a
visit this year for two
more reasons. The Village
Hotel on Biltmore Estate
is slated to open in late
2015, ofering casual
accommodations in Antler
Hill Village near the Biltmore
Winery, shops and dining.
The second attraction is
"Fashionable Romance:
Wedding Gowns in Film,"
a lavish exhibit opening
in February (page 90).
Cuisine, Music
Long a hipster haven,
Asheville is now equally
known for its inventive
chefs and thriving music
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Asheville has a lively restaurant scene and nightlife.
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courtesy
of
ExploreAsheville.com
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courtesy
of
ExploreAsheville.com
Katie Button of Cúrate is one
of three local chefs who won
honors from the James Beard
Foundation in 2015.
Popular barbecue haunts include 12 Bones Smokehouse.
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courtesy
of
ExploreAsheville.com
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Get a feel for the
city on the Urban
Trail , a 1.7-mile
walking tour
through Art Deco
architecture and
local history.