For history buffs, there is no better vacation than one in which you can fill with days of exploration, spending time at museums or visiting historic homes. In Asheville, North Carolina, visitors will find plenty of historic fun, including tours of the nation’s largest historic mansion, historic trolley tours, Native American sites and much more.

The spectacular Biltmore Estate is a highlight of any historic tour of the Asheville area. Boasting more than 250 rooms, this massive manor home was built by tycoon George Vanderbilt. There are several options for history lovers, from tours of the mansion and grounds to historic exhibits at the estate’s Antler Hill Village.

Other interesting historic homes include the Smith-McDowell House Museum, which is Asheville’s oldest home and dates to 1840. The Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville includes a tour of a many local historic sites as well as a tour of The Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site — the boyhood home of the famous author.

When visiting Asheville, the Montford Historic District is the perfect locale for history lovers to stay. The Asheville Seasons, a stunning restored home, is right in the middle of all the fun, within walking distance to a myriad of historic homes and downtown Asheville.

This historic Asheville bed and breakfast includes five guest rooms, most of which include a fireplace. All have a private bath, and a few of the bathrooms boast antique clawfoot tubs. The beds feature Kingsdown mattresses topped with luxurious linens and plenty of fluffy pillows. Soft robes and fine bath products are among the many amenities, as is a full, gourmet breakfast each morning.

History buffs should consider trying one of the innkeeper’s special add-on packages. One includes two-day admission to the Biltmore Estate and another includes a ride on the local Gray Line Trolley and admission to the Thomas Wolfe home. The innkeepers also enjoy helping guests at their Asheville bed and breakfast find local restaurants, shops, museums, scenic drives and other local attractions.

Jane Leisteiner loves traveling and blogging. To get further info about this Asheville bed and breakfast inn or more details about bed breakfast inns, visit the Asheville Seasons or iLoveInns websites today.