The Biltmore Estate is a grand historic landmark located in Asheville, North Carolina. It is an enormous mansion built in the French Renaissance château style. It is the largest privately-owned home in the United States, covering approximately 178,926 square feet. The mansion features stunning architecture, with intricate details, beautiful gardens, and panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
The North Carolina Arboretum (434 acres or 176 ha) is an arboretum and botanical garden located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah National Forest.