Biltmore Estate
 In 1888, George Washington Vanderbilt, grandson of "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, was captivated by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and decided to build a country retreat in Asheville, North Carolina. The retreat he envisioned grew into a 250-room home surrounded by a pleasure park and formal gardens. Vanderbilt called his estate "Biltmore" and invited family and friends to stay as guests.
More than a century later, Biltmore House continues to welcome guests year-round. Guests enjoy a self-guided tour of more than 60 meticulously restored rooms. Priceless treasures such as 16th-century tapestries, Napoleon's chess set, paintings by Renoir, and antique furniture demonstrate Vanderbilt's love for beauty and his frequent world travels.
The estate's grounds consist of 8,000 acres and are a living legacy to Frederick Law Olmsted, their creator. The Walled Garden, Shrub Garden, Spring Garden, and Azalea Garden are filled with blooms in the warmer months and have trails and walking paths. Palms, ferns, orchids, and other plants fill the glass-roofed Conservatory year-round.
Other attractions include the Winery where the art of winemaking is showcased with a self-guided tour and samples, and the Farm Village where hands-on fun reveals Biltmore's agricultural legacy. Outdoor experiences on the estate include carriage rides, guided trail rides, biking, hiking, river float trips, fly-fishing, and the Land Rover Experience Driving School.
Those interested in shopping and dining can explore eight gift shops and sample four restaurants. For overnight lodging, reserve a room at the 213-room Inn on Biltmore Estate.
Events at the estate include spring's Festival of Flowers, Summer Evening Concerts, Harvest Home Celebration and Winery's Jazz Harvest Weekends in fall, and Christmas at Biltmore Estate and Candlelight Christmas Evenings.
Hours of Operation
Biltmore Estate is open year-round, seven days a week.
January–March: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
April–December: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Admission Fees
Ticket prices vary seasonally from $36.00–$44.00 for adults. Ages 10–16 are half of the adult price. Children 9 and under are free with a paying adult. See website for more details.
*Prices are subject to change without notice & from what is listed on this website.
Location
From Interstate 40, Biltmore Estate is located just north of exit 50 or 50B on US Highway 25.
One Approach Road
Asheville, NC 28803
1-877-BILTMORE
http://www.biltmore.com/
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