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Explore Asheville’s Iconic Biltmore Estate
A visit to Biltmore whisks you away to another time and place—a bygone gilded era and a dreamlike estate that feels worlds away despite being mere minutes from Asheville’s city center.
George Vanderbilt's 250-room castledesigned by architect Richard Morris Huntis America's largest home and Asheville’s most celebrated landmark. The house unfolds across more than four acres of floor spacewith 250 rooms and 65 fireplaces. OutsideFrederick Law Olmsted’s vision still guides 8,000 acres of manicured gardensforestsand working lands made for slow walkslong looksand the kind of quiet that feels curated.
As you move through the estatethe story continues at America’s most-visited winerywhere craft lives in every pourand beyond itin the shops and tucked-away stays that turn a visit into a world you get to live inside for a little longer.
Plan Your Visit to Biltmore Estate
- Purchase Biltmore Estate tickets online in advanceor purchase them at the Asheville Visitor Center for a $5 discount. Reservations are required to access the estate.
- Children 9 & under receive free admission to Biltmore House (add Audio to their tour for $12-15)but every child requires an admission ticket to enter the estate with a parent or guardian.
- Parking and Estate Transportation: Free parking on the Estate. More parking & Estate information is available here.
- A visit to Biltmore is spectacular in any seasonwith special celebrations offered in the springtime (Spring at Biltmore) and around the holidays (Christmas at Biltmore).
Fall color hunter at Biltmore by Erin McGradyOctober 292023
Where to Stay Near Biltmore Estate
There are three places to stay on Biltmore Estate. For a more casual experiencechoose the Village Hotel on Biltmore Estatelocated next to Biltmore Winery. The Inn on Biltmore Estate offers four-star elegance. Andthe Cottages on Biltmore Estate is a historic accommodation offering a uniqueprivate experience.
Just outside the entrance gate of Biltmore Estate is historic Biltmore Village. Biltmore Village is a historic district that is home to fine art galleriestop-notch restaurants and a mix of boutique and nationally recognized shops. There are several places to stay in Biltmore Village, from luxury accommodations to family-friendly hotels.
See our places to stay page for more great accommodations in and around Asheville.
Christmas at Biltmore
Nov 62026 - Jan 32027
Biltmore shines with stunning decorationsincluding more than 65 hand-decorated trees and the 35-foot tree in the Banquet Hall.
Luminere
Select evenings starting March 262026
A multi-chapter illuminated walk offering a blend of visual artatmospheric lighting and sound design.
Spring at Biltmore
March 21 - May 212026
Welcome spring in with more than 100,000 flowers blooming the Estate.
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