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  • will n July 17, 2009 A Note From The Editor: Beginning in this issue, Western Carolinian writers and editors will begin to profile area attractions and locations that Western Carolina University students can easily reach in order to have a day of fun or to simply get away from the sometimes hectic lifestyle a college student sometimes has to ndure. Ay WESTERN CAROLINIAN If you have any ideas of places that the Western Carolinian should consider writing about, please send an e-mail to we@weu.edu. Page 10 Americas Most Beloved Home - The Biltmore House By Daniel Falls _ Features Editor Anyone who has grown up in this area knows of the Biltmore House. It has long overlooked the mountains of North Carolina. Even so, the estate seems to offer . a perpetual. wonder to all those who perceive it. Visitors are first left in awe when they step onto the front lawn and view the - house from afar. Constructed in the late 1800s, it is the largest privately owned house in the United States. Those who choose to visit the Biltmore House this summer \ ot be disappointed. Their SERAETAS ne underway. Performers _ this year include Mercy Me, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, The Oak Ridge Boys and Doc Watson & David Holt. BOA Visitors can also expect to see | | new guest rooms, now open for the first time in nearly 100 years. There is also a new audio tour, which walks visitors through the amazing estate. Information given on the audio tour stems from extensive research on the Vanderbilt family. One thing that keeps people coming back is the Biltmore Houses extravagant gardens. And with 8000 acres surrounding the estate, there is room for extravagance. Most remarkable is the gardens .250 variety of roses. This year, the garden isin full swing. Despite the current Blue By Adam Crisp WC Intern Ifyoure tired of sitting around campus because you dont know what to do with your free time, its time to find some friends and take a short trip over to the Blue Ridge Parkway, located between Cullowhee and Waynesville. The Blue Ridge Parkway has many activities as well as some of the most beautiful sites in the United States. ; People do all kinds of things on the parkway, said Ann Childress, Chief of Interpretation and Education. They come up to have a picnic at an overlook, or to just simply ride on the parkway, be it in a car, on a motorcycle, or on bicycle to take in mountainous views. We also have a visitors center at. Water Rock Knob at mile post 451.2 thats open seven days a week from nine to five and there are Ridge P: economic condition, tourists and locals alike are flocking to take in the breathtaking scenery. In addition to the summer concerts, visitors enjoy seeing the River Bend Farm, countless outdoor activities, fine dining, shopping, and hotel packages. But the visit cannot be complete without a trip to the Biltmore Houses own renowned winery. _. The winery, located on the estate, supplements the evening with a free wine tasting. Staff of the Biltmore House also arkway some exhibits in there and a nice walking trail. a If you want to hike, the Parkway offers 100 trails of all. skill levels where you can see wildlife and plants of all kings, some that are unique to the area. In some of the developed areas, which are few and far between, they have hands on demonstrations of mountain life, and during the summer, rangers give guided walks and campfire programs. If you just want to ride around, there are several turnoffs where demonstrates how the wine is made for curious onlookers. The wine is complemented with great food and an extraordinary Offers Many Attractions for Vistors i view of estate. Before leaving, visitors can stop by _ the Wine Shop, which sells. wine accessories, gourmet food, and, of course, a full selection of their fine wine.o7, Although the Biltmore House is timeless in one sense, the staff is always working hard to accommodate first time visitors, as well as returning visitors who you can take in picturesque views of the mountains. Or, if you would like to stay awhile at the Blue Ridge Parkway, there are several places to put up a tent to camp overnight or for a week. There is Linville: Falls with access to the trails into Linville Gorge at mile post 316, Crabtree Meadows with access to Crabtree Falls trails, as well as Mount Mitchell State Park at mile post 340. Blue Ridge Parkway also offers the highest campground, Mount Pisgah at mile post 408. The Blue Ridge Parkway goes through North Carolina and Virginia for 500 miles. Along the road there are exhibits were information can be found on mountain culture. At the entrance to the Cherokee Indian Reservation, there is information at mile post 457.7, at mile post 382 there is the Folk Art Center, still have much to explore. The legacy of the home has seemingly entrenched the surrounding area, creating an interesting infusion of the past with the present. Tickets may be purchased online at Biltmore.com. There are special ticket prices available when purchased online. The ticket prices. vary by day, and depend on when more guests are _ expected. There are also packages that include hotel accommodations, concerts, special tours, group as well as various information posted at many of the overlooks. The planning for the Parkway itself was started in late December 1933, as part Photos by Danielle Lightner of Franklin Roosevelts New Deal plan to create jobs to help get the United States out of the Great Depression, but the actual " Photo Courtesy of The Biltmore House rates, and yearly passes. There is also a new valet service in which visitors can be dropped off at the front of the estate for a charge of $15 per vehicle. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Biltmores Welcome Center or over the phone at 800-411-3812. (To reach the Biltmore House, take a right out of Western Carolina University and get on U.S. Hwy 23/74 East.) construction started in 1935. Most of the work was done by hand by men who lived in barracks in temporary work camps, World War II slowed the construction of the Parkway, and it wasnt completely done until 1987, 52 years later. So, when you have some time this summer, or even in the fall, get out of your room and. take a NE Ben All you need is a few hours or a day or two. The Blue Ridge Parkway is the perfect quick getaway or camping adventure.. Its beautiful scenery and rich history insure that youll have a good time, or better yet, a peaceful one. (The closest entrance to Western Carolina University is located on Highway 23/74 East on the - left after the Balsam exit.)
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