Middletown transcript., 1897-07-17
LAND OF THE SKY.

The Charms OF Asheville and Bilt-
more, Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
There are no more beautiful or delectable
resorts in America, at all times of the year,
than Asheyille and Biltmore, situated upon
the lofty crests ofthe Blue Ridge Mountains.
in western North Carolina in the tabled
Land of the Sky"
Ever since the charms of this wonderful
and most fascinating region became known
to the public. it has been the Mecca of all
who love to dwell in the choice abodes of
nature. And nature has indeed been exceed
ingly generous in the bestowal of her gifts
in respect to the LAND of the Sky" Never
was country blessed with more salub-
rious or equable climate; never. was a
country invested with such lovely. roman
tic and chaste scenery, as this marvellous
region of the Southland. Sweeping with
the eyes the vast expanse of nature on
every hand, the grandeur Of the creation
of the growth and establishment of cos
mic life, rises up and unfolds before the en-
raptured vision with imperial splendor,
displaying scenes of the rarest virture and
enchantment.
Through the mountain ranges of-the
Land of the Sky" the devious course of
the beautiful French Broad River marks
succession of glorious vistas of cosmic life.
The high-walled cannos. or the tree clad
peaks standing sentinel on either hand
form wonderful setting to this sparkling
river as it flows onward toward the sea.
The three famous resorts of the "Land of
the Sky" are AsheVille, Biltmore and Hot
Springs. These may be considered sepa-
rately: Asheyille is an enterprising city,
nesting amid the imperial ranges that
mark the Land of the Sky" and has all
the indicia of live and progressive mnnic-
ipality. 1t is distinctly resort city, and
is graced with numerous palatial villas,
tastful cottages and grand hotels Its
streets are romantic, tree-shadeG drives
winding about in the most picturesque
fashion, and in:the pretty park adjacent are
the handsome homes of the favored inhab-
itants. The climate is singulary pure, dry
and bI acing, and possesses to a remarkable
degree the qualities which tend to promote
health and pleasure. The number of clear
days is very high for the average year. In
winter the climate is very mild, yet ex-
tremely bracing. In summer the charm of
outd oor life is inexpressible
The air is warm and genial, yet not op-
N Of I'D
nights are delightfully."- cool and CO nducive
to restfulness and sweet repose. The great
resort hotel at Asheville is the Battery
Park-a magnificent home which exem-
plities the highest degree Of luxury and
good taste. No words of comm endation
are needed for this famous house, standing
proudly upon noble eminence, of its
furnishings or of its peerless
cuisine or service. The fame of the house
is world wide.
Biltmore. This place is some two miles
Asheville, and partakes of the same gener-
al character, in respect to scenery, climate |
and general attractions. But the place takes |
its name, from the imperial chateau of Mr.. |
George W. Vanderbilt, the most magnifi- |
cent palace in Americas veritable rival |
Of the royal abodes of the Old World. The |
splendid gardens and the great farm ada
cent to the castle at Biltmore are worthy of /
> journey of many miles to see. At Bilt-
more is palatial hotel, entirely in keep
ing with the place, known as the Kenil-
worth Inn, an ideal place of abode, and the
resort of the best people of the land. The
equipment, cuisine and service of this now
famous house are equal to the best high
class city hotels. And no effort is spared to
the standard of excellence in
very respect.
Hot Springs. Situated in a charming
plain in the midst of vast Wilderness
lot far from Asheville-and surrounded by
he most beautiful peaks, is the little city
If Hot Springs. There is the Mountain
Park Hotel, charming home for the
lealth or pleasure seeker, and most ex-
client sanitarium, where the waters Of the
wonderful thermal springs are administered
With the most excellant results.
THE ROUTE
$ via the Southern Railway. with splen-
idly arranged and magnifcently appointed
trough car service. Pullman Drawing
oom sleeping cars between New York,
Washington and NashYille-where the
tennessee Centennial Exposition is now in
'rogress- through the Land of the sky
knoxville and Chattanooga-Lookout .
fountain, the scene of the Battle Above
be Clouds" The Norfolk and Chattanooga
limited. daily, between Nor folk, Raleigh,
durham, Greensboro, Salisbury with I ]
onneotion from New York, Washington,
nd Virginia., and Nashville through Ashe-
lille, Hot Springs, Knoxville and Chatta-
ooga. This train carries Pullman's finest {
Buffet sleeping cars be- !
ween Norfolk and Chattanooga. Pullman I
sleeping cars are also oper-
ted between Jacksonville and Cincinnati
lrough Savannah, Columbia, Spartan
urg, Asheville, Knoxville and Hartman
1nction.
Visitors to the Tennessee Centennial Ex-
osition at Nashville will find q visit to
sheville or vicinity most delightful and
aluable. The Southern Railway now has 9
press its annual Summer Homes and q
esorts'' folder. containing full list of the '
any delightful resorts hotels and sum 2
er homes on its line, which will be =
allied to any address upon receipt of pos 4
ge-two cents, by Jno. NJ. Beall. Dis.
let Passenger Agent, s2s Chestnut St,
liladelphia. II