Biltmore Estate, The Jewel of Asheville, NC

By Susan Breslow Sardone, About.com Guide

George Vanderbilt traveled the world, buying furnishings and treasures from England, Italy, France, and Asia to decorate Biltmore Estate. His bedroom contains heavy walnut chairs and a chaise in the grand Baroque style. Although the furniture mixes pieces from the 17th and 19th centures, the scarlet-and-cream palette anticipates Art Deco design.

Biltmore Estate contains a total of 34 bedrooms.