The Duke Mansion
400 Hermitage Road
400 hermitage rd, +1 704 714-4400, (http://www.dukemansion.org). if you can afford it, this is one of the city's most unique experiences. everything about the historic mansion built 1915 and the home of the famous duke family screams old-money, and a stay there is second to none in luxury. listed on the national register of historic places. $169-249.