The group went Ziplining at Navitat Adventures.
Wow, we had 3 great zipline runs for a total of 3,600 feet. The middle run was really long at 2,300 feet. An amazing aerial zipline adventure! Side-by-side zips with jaw-dropping speeds and heights make this a thrilling unforgettable experience.
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After the house tour, we had a nice lunch at the Stables Cafe and then toured the extensive gardens and green houses. For dessert, we had fantastic Bon-Bon’s from the confectionary shop.
Next, we split a grilled cheese sandwich at Cedric’s Tavern along with a glass of local beer. We finished the day with a free wine tasting at the Biltmore Winery (bought 3 bottles, so not completely free). We were able to sample 5 wines.
All on all a great / long day. This is a must see in you are in the area.
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On Saturday, the group visited the Biltmore Estate. We enjoyed the very well-done audio tour of the Biltmore House as well as the gardens (separate post).
The house is quite amazing and is said to be America’s Largest Home. The self-guided audio tour spans three floors and the basement of the luxurious family home of George and Edith Vanderbilt. We enjoyed the stories of the Vanderbilt family, their guests, and employees through displays of vintage clothing, accessories, art, furniture, and more.
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Cherokee, NC (Milepost 469) to Asheville, NC (Milepost 393)
Wow. What a great drive. We left Grumpy Bear campground and headed to the south end of the Blue Ride Parkway. We caravanned with Al and Linda and stopped at many of the great overlooks. Pictures do not do the dive justice.
The speed limit was 45 and 35mph, and rarely did we go the speed limit. Take your time and enjoy the ride & View.
Our first stop was Waterrock Knob Overlook and Visitor center. We took the 1.18 mile trail to the top of the knob (500 foot rise in elevation).
Stopped at Looking Glass Rock and Mount Pisgah Resturand to have a drink and a snack
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On Thursday, we visited the Cherokee Museum and Oconalftee Village. Very well-done museum and quite informative. At the village, the Cherokee demonstrated various skills and explained the culture of the native Americans.
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