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A magical experience
awaits those who visit the
famed Biltmore House in
Asheville, North Carolina
during Candlelight
Christmas Evenings,
November 7, 2014 -
January 3, 2015.

Patriot Park, located at 186 Old Mill Avenue, at
6:30, 7:45 and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday in
November and December, and Monday and Friday
evenings the week of January 5 to 9. The cost is $5
per rider. For more information: Pigeon Forge Fun
Time Trolley, 865-453-6444. pigeonforgewinter
fest.com

Where to stay in Pigeon Forge: Immerse yourself
in holiday spirit at the Inn at Christmas Place
(innatchristmasplace.com). This inn features lavish
Christmas decorations year-round, but it's especially
fun to stay here in season. Santa puts out cookies
nightly for guests between 8 and 10 p.m.
Sevierville Winterfest (visitsevierville.com) kicks
off November 10 and features Shadrack's Christmas
Wonderland (shadrackchristmas.com/), billed as the
largest drive through LED light display in the world.
Where to stay in Sevierville: Oak Haven Resort
offers year-round luxury cabin rentals. They have
cozy retreats for couples as well as log cabins that can
handle large families and groups. Located at 1947
Old Knoxville Highway in Sevierville. oakhavenre

The warm, inviting atmosphere gives guests a
glimpse of what holidays felt like when the Vanderbilts
lived there. They officially opened the home to their
friends and family on Christmas Eve 1895.
Tickets are $69 for adults for Sunday through
Thursday visits and $84 on Friday and Saturday. Youth
tickets for ages 10 to 16 are $34.50 Sunday through
Thursday and $42 on Friday and Saturday. Kids ages
9 and under are admitted free. biltmore.com
Other home tours:
Old Southwest Parlor Tour - The 35th annual
holiday tour of homes in the Old Southwest section
of Roanoke, Virginia is anchored by the AlexanderGish house. Takes place Saturday, December 6 from
5 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, December 7 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Gish house is in Highland Park. oldsouthwest.
org/2014-parlor-tour-information.htm.

sort.com/

Candlelight House Tour - Get a first-hand look
inside some of the elaborately decorated private
homes in Frederick, Maryland. This self-guided
walking tour runs Saturday, December 6 from 5 to 9
p.m. and Sunday, December 7 from noon to 4 p.m.
Ticket pricing and other information at cele

Holiday Home Tours

bratefrederick.com/events/holidays/events
candlelight-house-tour/

Even if you've toured Biltmore House and Gardens
in Asheville, North Carolina more than once, it will
feel like a new experience if you splurge on a
Candlelight Christmas Evening ticket. America's
largest private residence glows with the lights of 56
trees in the house, including a massive tree in the
Banquet Hall, and a 55-foot Norway Spruce adorned
with 45,000 lights on the front lawn.
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Handmade Treasures
Instead of filling stockings with mass-produced
items, plan on thrilling your gift recipients with
handmade items. There are so many talented artists
and craftspeople in the Blue Ridge region and many
have special shows and events during the holidays.
Here are a few:

http://www.pigeonforgewinterfest.com http://www.pigeonforgewinterfest.com http://www.biltmore.com http://www.innatchristmasplace.com http://www.visitsevierville.com http://oldsouthwest.org/2014-parlor-tour-information.htm http://www.shadrackchristmas.com/ http://oldsouthwest.org/2014-parlor-tour-information.htm http://www.oakhavenresort.com/ http://www.celebratefrederick.com/events/holidays/events/candlelight-house-tour/ http://www.oakhavenresort.com/ http://www.celebratefrederick.com/events/holidays/events/candlelight-house-tour/ http://www.celebratefrederick.com/events/holidays/events/candlelight-house-tour/ http://www.BlueRidgeCountry.com

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