Explore the estate via more than 20 miles of biking trails, access to which is
free for all guests*!
Choose from our well-marked, single-track woodland dirt trails for a challenging ride, or our flat, paved trail along the French Broad River for a more leisurely ride. Bring your own bike or rent one from us.
Can you walk the grounds at Biltmore?
Explore Our Grounds at Your Own Pace
Enjoy a walk along the French Broad River, through dense forests, or peaceful open meadows
. Hike the grounds of Biltmore at your own pace with our extensive network of trails, or explore by bike.
Can you ride through Biltmore?
Guided Trail Ride
Travel with up to 10 fellow guests along beautiful trails through the woodlands and meadows of the estate. To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties. Available to guests ages 8 and up.
How long does it take to walk Biltmore Gardens?
Two days
are recommended because there is so much to see and do on our 8,000-acre estate: the house, gardens, Winery, working farm, and a variety of outdoor activities, shops, and exceptional dining options.
What is free at Biltmore?
What does a complimentary ticket include? Complimentary tickets are valid for one daytime visit and include a self-guided visit to Biltmore House (advance reservation required) and access to our gardens and grounds, Antler Hill Village & Winery, shopping, dining, outdoor activities, and more.
Does someone live in the Biltmore house?
Though
the family stopped living in the mansion in the 1950s
, it is still owned and run as a tourist attraction by the fourth generation of Vanderbilt descendants.
How old is Biltmore Village?
Biltmore Village History
This classically-planned community was
constructed in the late 1890s
at the entrance to the Biltmore Estate. Originally designed as a picturesque residential prelude to the Estate, the Village recreates the quaint atmosphere of an English community.
Are there secret passages in the Biltmore House?
The estate’s massive library, apart from being a bibliophile’s dream, also houses a secret passageway that leads to the guest bedrooms
. A balcony wraps around the second story of the library, and on it are two doors to the hidden hall.
How much did the Biltmore House cost?
So where did the
$37 million
price tag for the 1895 Biltmore House come from? Miller said the tax department was not counting light fixtures and valuing wood inlays, contrary to what the public might imagine.
Is visiting Biltmore worth it?
What is this? The Biltmore Estate is one of the top attractions in North Carolina, and certainly the top thing to see in Asheville. Yes, the house can get crowded, and yes, the whole place is touristy. But
it’s absolutely worth visiting!
What do you wear to the Biltmore?
For The Dining Room at The Inn on Biltmore Estate, we suggest
business casual attire, such as collared shirts and slacks, dresses, or blouses with skirts or dress pants
. All other estate restaurants recommend resort casual apparel. All other estate restaurants recommend resort casual apparel.
How long is the house tour at Biltmore?
It typically takes guests
between six and eight hours
to fully enjoy all of that their ticket includes (it usually takes between 90 minutes and two hours to complete the self-guided visit of Biltmore House itself).
Can you shop at Biltmore without a ticket?
Thanks for your questions!
A Biltmore admission ticket is required to access the property, including the Winery
. An admission ticket also includes self-guided access to Biltmore House, gardens, Conservatory, and Antler Hill Village. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance in order to receive a discount.
Does Biltmore sell out?
Buy tickets well in advance.
Many days will sell-out – especially Thanksgiving weekend, Saturdays, and Christmas week
. Yes, you can take photos inside the house. Biltmore phone number for general info and tickets is 1-800-411-3812.
Who lives on the Biltmore Estate today?
Today, Biltmore remains a family business, with
the fourth and fifth generations of George Vanderbilt’s descendants
involved in day-to-day operations. Along with more than 2,400 employees, they continue Biltmore’s mission to preserve this national treasure.
Did the Vanderbilts go broke?
By 1970, its latest iteration declared bankruptcy
; passenger services were taken over by the federal Amtrak in 1971. In April this year, 6th generation Vanderbilt Anderson Cooper told Howard Stern’s radio show: “My mom’s made clear to me that there’s no trust fund.”
Do the Vanderbilts still have money?
None of the descendants maintain the wealth in the end
. Nobody from the Vanderbilt family made it into the wealthiest people in the United States. When 120 members of the Vanderbilt household gathered at Vanderbilt University for their first family reunion in 1973, none of them even had a million fortune left.
Do the Vanderbilts still own Biltmore?
Today,
Biltmore is still family owned
and operated under George Vanderbilt’s mission of preservation through self-sufficiency – a philosophy embraced before the first stone was ever placed.
Is Biltmore Village pet friendly?
The grounds are perfect for walking your pets, but please keep them securely leashed at all times.
Animals (except service animals) are not allowed in any building
. Animals are allowed on the outdoor patios of Bistro and Cedric’s Tavern, but patio seating should be requested from the host or hostess inside first.
Who owns Biltmore Village?
Today, the company is still run by
descendants of George Vanderbilt
; the president and CEO is currently Bill Cecil Jr. The company employs over 2,400 people who maintain the 8,000 acres of the Biltmore Estate, hotel, winery, restaurants and shops. Biltmore House is the largest privately owned home in the United States.
How far is Biltmore Village from the house?
The distance between Biltmore Village and Biltmore Estate is
2 miles
.
Is there an elevator in the Biltmore House?
While all that is amazing, what is truly amazing are the
two elevators of the Biltmore House
. Installed in 1895 by the Otis Elevator Company, they are still in operation to serve visitors with disabilities, transporting them to the first and second floors of this palatial home!
Can you take pictures in the Biltmore House?
Inside Biltmore House
Taking photographs by cell phone or cameras, without flash, is permitted on the self-guided tour for personal use only
. No commercial photography is allowed. Photography is not permitted on specialty tours inside Biltmore House.
What’s on the 4th floor of the Biltmore?
Beyond the bedrooms, at the end of the hall and down a short flight of steps, is
the Servants’ Hall
. Centrally located on the Fourth Floor, the room served a dual purpose.
