New-York tribune., 1902-01-12
ASHEVILLE ATTRACTIONS.
IN THE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN
NORTH CAROLINA-THE PUREST AIR
AND FINEST SCENERY.


One of the most important of the winter resorts
OF the Atlantic slope is Ashevile N c. which is
almost in the shadow Of the tallest mountain
peaks east of the Rocky Mountains. The many
attractions Of this elevated region in far South
ern latitude widely known, and each year an
increasing number Of persons avail themselves Of
the advantages offered there. Asheville is $3.50
feet above tide level in region of forests of ever
green and decduous which the noun
tain peaks their summi1s More than dozen of
these rise to altitude exceeding that of Mount
Washington. in New-Hampshire the loftiest being
Mount Mitchell
Ashevie is a mile from the confluence of the
French Broad and Swannanoa rivers and $50 feet
above their valleys. The former has
descent of about 700 feet in course of forty
miles and the drainage of the region could not be
surpassed. AS the climate of the region, the
Government Survey ranks il next to that Of Den
in point of dryness. Observations for a num-
her OF years show that out of 365 days the aver
age is 259 clear The winters mild in
consequence Of the latitude while the altitude
renders the summers cool. The scenery is of the
most inspiring character and affords unlimited
pleasure TO all visitors, whether they enjoy the
best Of health not One of the most attractive
features of the climate is the fact that it is such
that daily outdoor exercise is possible and enjoy
able The facilities for shooting. riding, driving and
walking unsurpassed while there is every in
ducement for engaging in sports.
On the Asheville plateau the great estate and
superb mansion Of George W. Vanderbilt, Biltmore,
which contains 10000 acres of field and forest,
picturesque gorge and preciptous peak. Ashevile
will undoubtedly be the place for the golf tourna-
ment Of the amateurs of the Southern resorts the
coming spring. Great preparations are now being
made and special attention is being bestowed upon
the course. Everything promises to be ready TO
make this event of the most prominent ever
held in golf circles Valuable prizes will be Of
fered by the Battery Park Hotel. Kenworth Inn
and a number of the other hotels.
THE BATTERY PARK HOTEL.
For ten years the Battery Park Hotel has
catered to the comfort of hundreds of visitors
nually. Here they find the ideal conveniences of
resort life and the return OF those who have once
enjoyed its facilities year after year is proof of
satisfaction. well known writer says of it: THE
Battery Park Hotel is closely associated with
Asheville that the names are almost synonymous.
X derives its from it's being located spot
of historic interest, for it at the very point
where the hotel now stands that the Confederates
planted a battery Of artillery for the defence OF
the town The old breastworks still remain. but
the grim messengers of death have given place to
flowers, and the happy voices of children heard
from the old ramparts instead of the roar of ar
tllery. Growing it does the summit of a noble
eminence in the centre of lovely private park Of
twenty-five acres. and surrounded by grove of
ancient oaks, it presents inviting and pict-
uresque appearance. and stands boldly in view for
miles in almost any direction 1t is scarcely a
stones throw from the public square of Asheve
yet is 125 feet above it, and so secluded in its own
environments that the sojourner within its hos
pitable walls may find, if he desires perfect rest
fulness and repose
THE structure is modern archtecturally beauti-
ful and singularly free from the stiited conven-
uonalities Of the usual hotel. The frontage meas
ures 475 feet yet it is broken with broad porches
gables, oriel and bow windows that the dimensions
deceive the eye The porches which a great
feature because outdoor life is so attractive in
AsheVle. are broad and almost ending
During the warmer seasons they are fringed with
hanging and stationary boxes of flowers, and in
the winter incosed in glass, thus aording invaids
leaving the house. From these extensive verandas
the most magnificent panorama of mountain Views
The scene changes with the hours for the rosy
del6enng G ne ne glare G OF Gay and the ne
their turn a new and varied charm the view.
chateau Of Mr. VANDERBILT and directly in front as
grand certrepiece of the stands old Pisgah.
with its sentnels either side, while down below.
N the near foreground, are the pretty streets and
Within Battery Park all is comfort and elegance.
The spacious entrance hall in which the office
pies a corner is picture Of attractiveness with
its massive fireplace, broad and graceful stairways
gathering Of guests, who in little groups-the
women with their fancy work and the men with
ther csarsTpass the hours in informal socability,
lending a pleasing and congenial atmosphere.
unknown m feature in many of the great hostleries.
in the great ballroom-the handsomest of any
stage and all the furnishings. No detail has been
omitted D. to make the Battery Park home in every
all light, large and cheerful handsomely furnished
steam heated many having open irepaces and pri-
alleys billiard rooms for both and men; a
shooting gallery and all the accessories for popu-
lar amusement for old and young" The Battery
season 1t has had added a sun parIor eighty by
sixty feet and thirty-six new rooms. with all the
finest conVeniences and connecting bathrooms. The
entire South
THE KENILWORTH INN
In Biltmore, which adjoins and overIooks Ashe-
Vile, although two miles away, stands the beauti-
full Kenilworth Inn. 1t is on an elevated plateau
24o feet above tide level and overlooks the beaut-
ful rivers Of the region. and commands a wide
spread mountain view. The first story Of
which are balconies There are most exhiIarating
outooks be obtained from all sides of the house
A craggy range of mountains, miles distant.
Brosd River and tbe SMOKY Nomnytap IN Fe RsP eGH t
of which stand conspicuously the famous peaks OF
Pisgah and the Rat, make the beautiful picture to
the west. The hotel faces the south, and over
and view of this park Of several thousand acres,
beyond description. The water supply of the inn.
unrivalled in purity is obtained from springs bub-
bling from rocks 200 yards away. The mean tenn
perature in winter IS IS degrees; in spring. IS de-
degrees Surrounded by mountain ranges. which
protect IL from the coast and Gulf storms the air
is tempered by the mildness Of the Southern cline
Situated it is, midway between the North and
South, protected from the dampness of the
and aided by its altitude above the level it is
be nn Which IS Ave afe anf spng rf0 To the
station. has recommendations for 800 guests. and is
heat, elevators. telegraph office, telephone and
dreg store The best medical attention can be
procured. On the office floor are provided parlors,
writing and reading rooms and a womens billiard
room: fine livery is connected with the inn;
guests permitted to drive through the grounds
the most beautiful drives in America The inn is
surrounded by park of l60 acres. 1t built
ifeg rented and newly fufnished Every ryeT room
Is sunny one Biltmore is the station for the
MARCO TERRACE.
Opa of he,