Biltmore (1930s)

 One of America’s most magnificent private homes, on a hilltop with commanding views and gorgeous grounds, Biltmore House was first opened to public tours in 1930, and today has expanded across the land to include outdoor activities, gardens, a winery and an Inn.
Asheville, NC
Chimney Rock Park (1885)

What was meant to be a healthful climate for the tuberculosis of Dr. Lucius Morse became one of the state’s great beauty sites. Following Jerome Freeman’s lead, Morse and his brothers expanded the tourist appeal of the Park throughout the 1900s.
Chimney Rock, NC
http://www.chimneyrockpark.com
Ghost Town in the Sky (1961)

 Inspired by visits to real western ghost towns, this family theme park topped Buck Mountain for 41 years, then came back to life in 2007.
Maggie Valley, NC
Grandfather Mountain (1890s)

One of the outstanding natural landmarks of the North Carolina mountains, Grandfather was first opened with trails to the top in the 1890s, but has since become a nature reserve, hiking destination, and home of the famous Mile-High Swinging Bridge.
Linville, NC
Linville Caverns (1939)

Only one cavern in the state is open for public visitors, but Linville Caverns has been taking folks under the Blue Ridge for nearly 70 years. The constant year-round temperature, the fish in underground streams and the sheer darkness are great attractions.
North of Marion, NC
Mast General Store (1883)

Opened by Henry Taylor, then operated as Taylor and Mast until 1913, this wonderful taste of the past draws visitors to a small mountain community year-round. Today, there’s several other locations, but only one original Mast.
Valle Crucis, NC
http://www.mastgeneralstore.com
The Blowing Rock (1933)

A geological oddity with a beautiful view and a Native American legend attached, the Blowing Rock has a powerful updraft and a nature-blessed stroll that has attracted visitors for decades.
Blowing Rock, NC
Thomas Wolfe Memorial (1949)

The childhood home of novelist Thomas Wolfe was immortalized in his novel, “Look Homeward, Angel,” as “Dixieland,” a rambling boarding home run, much as in real life, by the subject’s mother. It has been open for tours since 1949.
Asheville, NC
Tweetsie Railroad (1957)

Tweetsie Locomotive #12 continues the traditions of  the mountain line dating back to 1882. One of the state’s most popular amusement parks entertains the family from May to October.
Blowing Rock, NC
Unto These Hills (1950)

Every summer since July 1, 1950, the story of the Cherokee people and the tragic “Trail of Tears” has been acted out in a 2,800 seat natural amphitheater. A recently revised version of the story continues the tradition.
Cherokee, NC
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