George Vanderbilt dreamed of a palatial estate. He remembered with longing the elegance of a French chateau, the rolling hills, and soaring views. He sought to re-create a similar storied paradise in the mountains of North Carolina in the late 1800s. The result was Asheville’s Biltmore Estate, which plays host to travelers and day-trippers 365 days a year.
For years, like so many places that cater to discriminating clientele, Biltmore remained unattai… (View original article)