Biltmore Estate, NC
Here you can visit one of the most impressive homes in the US. Frederick Law Olmsted designed the grounds of the 125,000-acre Biltmore Estate. You might have heard of Olmsted because he’s the creator of New York’s Central Park and the father of American landscape architecture.
Once home to George and Edith Vanderbilt, the 250-room estate is now open for exploring. Visitors can view the estate on a self-guided house tour and experience a fresh look at how people used to live and work in the US’s largest home. Asheville is a perfect stop to include in your east coast itinerary if you visit any of the other locations we’ve previously mentioned.
It’s within a quick drive of Charlotte and Knoxville. And as a bonus, if you want to get in touch with nature, you’re only an hour’s drive from the Great Smoky Mountains State Park.
Unfortunately, you skipped the Jersey Shore with both amazing beaches and the history of the State. Much of the Revolutionary War was fought in New Jersey. New Jersey farmers supply much seasonal vegetables. The beaches are pristine and there is history in Cape May County.