More Honeymoon Pictures

While on our honeymoon, we decided to take a day trip to Asheville, NC. We had two main goals in mind while there...eat at Tupelo Honey Cafe in downtown and visit Biltmore. I had been to Biltmore as a kid, and Burl had been there a few years ago, but it is always fun to experience things together.

Biltmore

There was a very specific tour that Burl was adamant we take while visiting, the Rooftop Tour. When we were doing our research for the trip, we found out it was called the Architect's Tour. It was an extra $17, and well worth as we got to go on the roof and several of the balconies that are not on the regular admission tour. (By the way, with the help of a friend, I found a 25% of our general admission ticket at www.visitsevierville.com and was able to print it off.)

Close up of one of the windows

Enjoying the view

All the green on the roof is actually copper. The roof is actually slate tiles that are wired onto the roof. We got to see a section of the wiring, but were not able to take a picture due to their restrictions on pictures in certain areas.

Stopping for a quick picture

And we found someone to take a picture together

A close-up of the cooper roof which had a variety of imprints...either George Vanderbilt's initials or the family crest.

We had a wonderful day of exploring the property and learning about the history of the Vanderbilt family.