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f August 19; 2011 WESTERN CAROLINIAN + Page 4 OUTSIDE EXCURSIONS Plan a tour inside Americas largest privately owned house Daniel Falls, Contributing Writer 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 per- petual 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, Construct- ed in the late 1800s, it is the largest privately owned house in. the United States. One thing that keeps peo- ple coming back is the Bilt- more Houses extravagant And with 8000 | gardens. . acres surrounding the estate, there is room for extrava- gance: Most remarkable is the gardens. 250 variety of roses. This year, the garden is in full swing. Despite the current economic condi- tion, tourists and locals alike are flocking to. take in the breathtaking scenery. _ Visitors also enjoy seeing the River Bend Farm, count- PHOTO BY JUSTIN CAUDELL NOGA ERM SONGS poe Me ee Ra ede ke eens sae N epee engon REAP ert rere creer eh ender ye ae ae esa e Khe De Cae ee CRRA GS Fea EN YR Moe eyes DA ge Deka ame nasin gente sen ees etaeer eer esses cechan anes Visitors are left in awe when they step onto the front lawn and view the Biltmore House from afar. The estate offers many other views as well. less outdoor activities, fine dining, shopping, and hotel , packages. But the visit can- not 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 demonstrates how. the wine is made for is ab eau: with ad - curious onlookers. The wine food and an extraordinary view of estate. Before leav- ing, visitors can stop by the Wine Shop, which sells wine accessories, goyrmet food, and, of course, a full selection of their fine wine. Although the Biltmore House is timeless in one sense, the staff is always - working hard to accom- modate first time visitors, as well as returning visi- . tors who still have much to explore. The legacy of the home has seemingly en- trenched the surrounding area, creating an interesting infusion of the past with the present. _ Tickets may be pur- chased online at Biltmore. _ com. There are special ticket prices available when pur- chased online. The ticket: prices vary by day, and de- pend on when more guests are expected. There are also packages that include hotel accommodations, concerts, special tours, group rates, and yearly passes, " Tickets may also be pur- chased in person at the Bilt- ; mores Welcome Center or over the phone at 800-411- 3812. There is also a new valet service in which visi- tors can be dropped off at. the front of the estate for a charge of $15 per vehicle. : To get to the Biltmore House from Western Caro- lina University, take a right out on to Hwy. 107N. and continu to Hwy. 23/74E Biltmore House exit. Cherokee with a viewing of Unto These Hills Learn the hi Shawndee Jenkins, Contributing Writer Unto These Hills, an _ event located in the moun- tains of Cherokee, N.C., is the second largest running- outdoor drama in the United States. Work began in 1948 to create the drama, and it is now. celebrating its 62-year anniversary of the histori- cal retelling of the life of the Cherokee ae then and a Now. Fs _ The drama steelt isa 1 twor ke hour a play that moves drew Jacksons life, through history in the pro- gression of thirteen scenes. These scenes introduce the . seven clans of the Cherokee Indian tribe, Tecumsah a Shawnee Indian who went to the Cherokee people: and - asked them to keep their way of life, Junaluska a Chero- kee Indian who saved An- Yona- guska the Chief of Peace, and Sequoya the man re-. sponsible for the creation of the Cherokee alphabet. Later scenes go on to re- istory of the ' the Cherokee Tadiees from their land, known as the Trail: of Tears. It also de- picts events that lead up to it such as the discovery of gold in the mountains, the biggest incentive for forcing _ the Cherokee Indian off their homeland. In the last scenes of the drama; all can see the sacrifices that so many peo- ple for the preservation of their homeland. Tsali, a Che- orkee Indian, gave his life so _ that some of his Repu could stay. tell the oe eel ve cae from the action Os 2 that captivates the audience, the drama is a very culture- enriching experience. It fol- lows alongside the Cherokee Indian tradition of an oral lifestyle where traditions, songs, and stories are passed down generations. The most important reason the drama was constructed was the pur- pose of preserving the Cher- _ okee Indian culture where tory. TELL US WHAT HURTS: MedWest Health System is pleased to provide the region with an urgent care center, conveniently located in the Walmart Plaza in Sylva. Urgent care provides a faster, less costly alternative.to an emergency department visit, caring for illnesses like sore throats and upset stomachs, or injuries like sprains and cuts. The MedWest Urgent Care Center in Sylvais staffed with caring physicians, nurses, and techs to take care of what hurts. MedWest Urgent Care can even help you become established with a pene care physician for follow-up. oe the Cherokees could rewrite their culture back into. his- The drama has proven _ to be a Loe Boe of as tourism, and the reservation is particularly thankful. not only for the revenue it brings - in, but also for the exposure it allows so many people to experience. Most important- ly, it is great for the commu- nity because it is an active symbol of the. Cherokee cul- ture itself: storytelling. The drama shows Mon- _ day through Saturday start- ing at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box of- fice or by telephone by call- ing 866-554-4557. ss. _ Ticket prices, for coy c admission are as follows: Adults $18.00 -. $22.00; Children (6 years old - 12 years. old) $8.00 - $12.00; Children (5 and under) free. Family Pack: two free tick- ets for children ages 6-12 with the purchase of 1 adult ticket. Family, pack is only available Monday through Wednesday. There is also a $3 per vehicle parking ifee at the. theatre. Parking is free at the. Museum of the Cherokee _ Indian and shuttle service is Pon to the show.
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