The Bear Camp NC, USA
Biltmore Estate
Asheville
I have been coming to see my sister in Charlotte North Carolina, for many years and we have visited some of the most amazing places. The Biltmore estate is like finding Downton Abbey in the USA, it really has that feel. Asheville is a great small city which we will be visiting over the week as well as Biltmore. If you are looking to make a 2 week vacation out of your trip to North Carolina, please use these resources to find out about gay friendly lodging, and other cool sights. Rich x
The Local Area
Asheville is our nearest big town, and is really gay friendly, gayashevilleonline.com is a great guide to all you need. If you want to extend your vacation and spend time locally, there are a number of guest houses, either gay run or gay friendly, as well as gay realtors, jewellers, hair salons, and even a gay friendly chimney sweep!! We will be taking a day trip to Asheville too, so hopefully you will love it like we do.
George Vanderbilt created Biltmore as an escape from everyday life. Now, you are invited to explore that escape for yourself. A visit to the 8,000-acre estate in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina provides limitless fun.
Your admission includes self-guided tours of the breathtaking Biltmore House & Gardens and the Antler Hill Village—featuring the Winery, The Biltmore Legacy, Village Green, and Farm.Play in our backyard with an array of outdoor activities, indulge in one-of-a-kind shopping, and savor our restaurants' exceptional fare. Visit Biltmore in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC and let our gracious hospitality inspire you.
Chimney Rock is the natural fulfillment of your trip to the North Carolina mountains. Take a deep breath of refreshing mountain air, become invigorated by our hiking trails, and let your cares fade away in the cool mist of Hickory Nut Falls. This is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and spend time with family and friends. Only minutes from Lake Lure, Chimney Rock offers the best of the mountains in one place – spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of events and more. Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is proud to be part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and is located just 25 miles southeast of Asheville, NC and 20 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Chimney Rock