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Bistro at Biltmore Estate Biltmore Winery, US 25, Asheville. Tel: 828-225-1333. Daily 12 noon-8:30pm. www.biltmore.com Restaurant next to the Biltmore Winery serves cuisine inspired by the products of the Biltmore Estate, including estate-raised beef and lamb, paired with award-winning vintages. $$$	Woodlands Barbecue Blowing Rock Crippens Country Inn & Restaurant Blowing Rock Heirlooms in The Inn at Ragged Gardens Blowing Rock Speckled Trout Cafe & Oyster Bar Blowing Rock
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Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville. Tel: 704-252-2711 or 800-438-5800. Fax: 704-252-6102. www.groveparkinn.com Grand views of the Blue Ridge and unequaled amenities have drawn the rich and famous to this magnificent resort since it opened in 1913. F. Scott Fitzgerald is just one of the names on the register here. Recently added a luxurious grotto spa. Other amenities include four restaurants, lobby bar, indoor and outdoor pools, health club, 18-hole Donald Ross golf course, 12 tennis courts, shopping, airport shuttle and children's program. Rooms feature original oak Arts & Crafts with copper Roycroft fittings, dataport, voice mail, AM/FM stereo with CD player, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, cable TV. Tours available. $$$$ Harrah's Cherokee Hotel & Casino 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee. Tel: 828-497-7777. Fax: 828-497-8820. www.harrahs.com Located on the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Reservation at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this 15-story hotel features an extensive collection of contemporary Cherokee artwork. Two restaurants, conference center, shopping, indoor swimming pool, fitness room, arcade, elevated walkway to 24-hour casino and show pavillion. $$ Lake Lure Inn on the shores of Lake Lure Pisgah Inn at the Peak of the Blue Ridge Parkway	Westglow Spa Blowing Rock The Meadowbrook Inn Blowing Rock Lovill House Inn Bed & Breakfast Boone Hound Ears Blowing Rock Chetola Lodge & Conference Center Blowing Rock