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(828) 225-1333
1 N Pack Sq Ste 400
(Approach Road)
Asheville,
NC
28801
35.5956
-82.5505
Neighborhood: DARN
Hours:
Jan-March: Daily 9:30am-4:30pm
April-Dec: Daily 9am-5:30pm
Last updated 9.11.08
Category:
Recreation Facilities, Sports & Recreation, Attractions, Restaurants, Wineries, Brewers
Payment Methods:
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What People Are Saying About Biltmore Estate
Featured Review
Contributor
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Overview – Once owned by George Vanderbilt, this historical house boasts 250 rooms stretching up three stories. Highlights include artwork by Renoir, furniture by Chippendale, a library with 24,000 books and a chess set that belonged to Napoleon. Close your eyes and you can envision Henry James or Edith Wharton dining in the expansive breakfast room. Also on the 8,000-acre estate: spectacular gardens, an expansive winery, multiple restaurants and opportunities for hiking, biking and horseback riding. – – The Experience – There's much to explore--easily a full-day…
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- Avoid visiting over holidays and weekends; crowds pour through the house, making it difficult to travel at your own pace.
- Know Before You Go:
- Attractions are spaced far apart and transportation isn't available, so plan on driving to different areas on the estate.
- Save Money:
- Visit after 3pm and you'll get in free the following day. Just have your ticket validated before you leave.
- Know Before You Go:
- The luxurious Inn at the Biltmore is the only lodging available on the estate.
11/17/07
Don't miss
by Cadamy
Prior to visiting, I never thought I'd say any house was worth a $45 admission, but this one definitely is. I wish I'd had more than a couple of hours to visit. I highly recommend.
- Pros: Nothing else compares
- Cons: Plan on at least a couple of hours for the tour
