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North Carolina Mountains Chocolate Lounge For everything sweet (expect a long line at the door). 10 S. Pack Square 828.252.4181 PLAY Photo: The Biltmore Estate Biltmore House (photo below) South Asheville is the home of the famous Biltmore House, built by George Vanderbilt in the late 1800s. It remains the largest private residence in the country and the top-visited site in North Carolina. Make 52 PEACHYTHEMAGAZINE.COM a reservation for your home tour, and plan at least four hours to enjoy the house, gardens, winery and shops. Cedric’s Tavern is fun for lunch inside the estate and has fish and chips that are worth the calories. 1 Lodge Street 800.411.3812 River Arts District Stroll through this area along the French Broad River and visit artists’ studios. Circle back into downtown and enjoy street performers, local craftsman and dancing on the streets. Riverside Drive 828.552.4723 Breweries If you enjoy beer, Asheville has become a brewing capital where you can visit Sierra Nevada, Wedge, Funkatorium, Burial and Hi-Wire. Or just get on the tour bus where imbibing is encouraged! Sierra Nevada 100 Sierra Nevada Way Mills River, NC 828.708.6176