More than 1 million visitors troop each year through George Vanderbilt's European-inspired chateaux with its impressive art and furnishings and majestic views of the French Broad River and Mount Pisgah in the distance. The 8,000-acre estate features winery, restaurants, Inn at Biltmore Estate, horseback riding and more. Admission fee. Call 274-6333 or (800) 295-4730 or www.biltmore.com.