Set in Colonial America, three trappers protect a British Colonel's daughters in the midst of the French and Indian War in the film adaptation of the James Fenimore Cooper novel. Academy Award-winner Daniel Day Lewis shines as Hawkeye, a settler adopted by the Mohican tribe. Asheville and the surrounding mountains play a large role in The Last of the Mohicans, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Last of the Mohicans
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Visiting Asheville’s Biltmore Estate
Visiting Asheville's Biltmore Estate is one of North Carolina's top attractions, bringing in 1 million tourists annually. Featured in movies such as Richie Rich, Forrest Gump, and The Last of the Mohicans, the property is a truly stunning reminder of America's Gilded Age. Touring the Biltmore Estate The 250-room Gothic-inspired estate was built in 1889 by George … [Read more...] about Visiting Asheville’s Biltmore Estate
Southern Stays: Sweet Peas Hostel Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina is known for its bohemian nature, but for those of us who find ourselves somewhere between camping and luxury must settle for budget accommodations. Luckily, Sweet Peas Hostel filled this void with their downtown location. Asheville's Best Hostel Sweet Peas Hostel is easily one of the cleanest hostels I've ever stayed in. Linens and towels are … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Sweet Peas Hostel Asheville
Film Friday: The Hunger Games
The year's biggest hit, The Hunger Games, is based on the books of Suzanne Collins. They are set in a futuristic world where the people are divided up into districts that must compete in the Hunger Games to prove their submission to The Capitol. Katniss Everdeen takes the place of her younger sister in the games and must fight to the death against other children to survive. … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Hunger Games
