Evening journal., 1897-07-07
LAND OF The SKY.
THE CHARMS OF ASHEVILLE AND
BILTMORE, TENNESSEE CEN
TENNIAI, EXPOSITION.

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There are no more beautiful or de-
lectable resorts in America, at all times |
of the year. than Asheville and Bilt-
more, situated upon the lofty crests of
the. Blue Ridge Mountains, in western
North Carolina, in the tabled Land of
the Sky"
Ever since the charms OF this won
derful and most fascinating region be-
came known to the travelling public, it
has been the Mecca OF an who love to
dwell in the choice abodes of nature.
And nature has indeed been exceeding
~ generous in the bestowal of her
gifts in respect to the Land of the
Sky" Never was a country blessed
with a more salubrious or equable cli-
mate; never was a country invested
with such lovely, romantic and chaste
scenery, as this marvellous region of
the Southland. Sweeping with the eyes
the vast expense OF nature on every
hand, the grandeur of the creation--of
the growth and embellishment of cos
mic life-risesup and unfOlds before the
enraptured vision with imperial splen-
dor, displaying scenes of the rarest vir-
tue and enchantment.
Through the mountain ranges of the
Land of the Sky" the devious course
of the beautiful French Broad river
marks a succession of glorious vistas OF
cosmic life. The high-walled canons,
or the tree-clad peaks standing senti-
mel on either hand form a wonderful
setting TO this sparkling river as IL
flows onward toward the sea.
The three famous resorts of the
''Land of the Sky" are Asheville, Bilt-
more and Hot Springs. These may be
| 4, lrr AchpVflIn ID an
enterprising city, nesting amid the inn
/ perial ranges that mark the Land OF
/ the Sky" and has all the indicia OF a
live and progressive municipality. 1t Is
distinctly n resort city, and is graced
with numerous palatial villas, tasteful
cottages and grand hotels. It's streets
are romantic. tree-shaded drives wind
ing about in the most picturesque fash
ion and in the pretty park adjacent are
the handsome homes of the favored in
habitants. The climate is singularly
pure. dry and bracing, 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 extremely
bracing. In Summer the charm OF out
door life is inexpressible.
The air is warm and genial, yet not
oppressive, on account Of dryness, and
the nights are delightfully."- cool and
conducive to restfulness and sweet re-
pose The great resort hotel at Ashe'
4 VILE Is the Battery Park, a magnificent
3 home which exemplifies the highest de-
gree of luxury and good taste. Nc
words of cOmmendation are needed fol
2 this famous house. standing proudly
upon noble eminence, of its sumptuo'
furnishings, or OF its peerless cuisine oi
service. The fame of the house II
worldwide.
Biltmore. This place is some TIVE
miles from Asheville, and partakes o
the same general character, in respec
to scenery, climate and general attrac
= tions. But the place takes its nami
from the imperial chateau of Mr.
George w. Vanderbilt, the most mag
y nihcent palace in America veritabl'
:. rival of the royal abOdes OF the OLE
e World. The splendid gardens and th'
great farm adjacent to the castle a
Biltmore are worthy of a journey o
many miles to see. At Biltmore is
palatial hotel, entirely in keeping will
the place, known as the kenilworti
: Inn, an ideal place Of abode, and tn
resort Of the best people Of the land
Y The equipment, cuisine and service o
this now famous house are equal to th'
best hlgh-class city hotels. And no ef
fort is spared to maintain the STANDARD
q Of excellence in every respect.
Hot Springs. Situated in charmin;
d plain in the midst of vast wilderness
not far from Asheville-and sur
rounded by the most beautiful peaks
is the little city of Hot Springs Their
is the Mountain Park Hotel, charm
ing home for the health or pleasure
seeker, and a most excellent sanitar
lium, where the waters Of the wonderful