A châteauesque-style mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II who was the grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the business magnate who built the Vanderbilt wealth and name. They were both born in Staten Island, NY, the same borough that the groom was raised in. Biltmore also offers a great wine-tasting experience!
The River Arts Districts, also known as RAD, is a creative hub along the French Broad River with former warehouses and mills decorated with colorful exterior murals. The hub is filled with indie art galleries, artisan studios, hip cafes, BBQ restaurants, craft breweries, and chill music venues.