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Secret Spaces in Biltmore Estate

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Rhododendrons in bloom.

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How a Nature Lover Spends 3 Obscure Days in Asheville

Field biologist Josh Kelly shares his perfect long weekend in the verdant North Carolina city.

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Breakfast Room hidden door.

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Biltmore Estate's Secret Passages

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

Saint Lawrence Basilica in Asheville.

Asheville, North Carolina

Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Asheville

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

Asheville's weekly drum circle in Pritchard Park.

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Pritchard Park Drum Circle

Every week, a festive public jam session breaks out in downtown Asheville.

Interior of the Folk Art Center.

Asheville, North Carolina

Folk Art Center

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

Trail at Craggy.

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Craggy Gardens Rhododendron Tunnels

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.

Fabric at the Homespun Museum.

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Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum

The fine fabric handwoven at Biltmore Industries was once coveted around the world.