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Come explore America’s largest privately-owned home. Completed in 1895 and still owned by a Vanderbilt descendent the estate encompasses more than 135000 square feet boasting 250 rooms 34 bedrooms 43 bathrooms and 65 fireplaces – all situated on 8000 acres of immaculate grounds originally designed by Frederick Law Olmstead (famous for New York’s Central Park).

Plan your getway to America's largest home the Biltmore House surrounded by inspiring gardens America's most visited winery an the interpretive River Bend Farm.  Play in our 8000 acre 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.

This walking tour in uptown Shelby showcases historic structures dating back to the 1850s including the O. Max Gardner House a 1907 Classic Revival courthouse year-round Farmer’s Market a 1916 Classical Revival Post Office Mason Square and more.

Shadyside Dragway is an 1/8 mile dragstrip located near Shelby North Carolina.

Rafting kayaks & family float trips

Stand atop the 315 foot Chimney Rock and see amazing 75 mile views of Hickory Nut Gorge Lake Lure and the Carolina Piedmont. With several unique hiking trails the park has something for everyone – from the family-friendly Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 discovery stations along the way to the more adventurous Four Seasons trail which climbs more than 400 feet. The Old Rock Cafe offers tasty sandwiches and snacks to get you fueled up for your hike. Souvenirs of your trip can be picked up at Cliff Dwellers Gift Shop.

As for exciting historic battle grounds Kings Mountain National Military Park is a prominent Revolutionary battle sight and is located northeast of Blacksburg. Famous for the 1780 battle where the colonial Patriots defeated the Loyalists the park contains a visitor’s center which houses exhibits an 18-minute film and a sales center. A 1.5 mile trail surrounds the battlefield.

Covering over 500000 acres of beautiful and rugged mountain scenery this national forest is home to some of the best recreational opportunities in eastern North America. Come enjoy the hiking trails picturesque lakes and streams and the natural water slide at Sliding Rock.

The 18-hole "River Bend" course at the River Bend Golf Course facility in Shelby North Carolina features 6555 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.  The course rating is 71 and it has a slope rating of 131. Designed by Russell F. Breedon the River Bend golf course opened in 1966. Lance Ashley manages the course as the Golf Professional.