Biltmore, Asheville: Tickets, Tours, Address, Phone Number, Biltmore Reviews: 4.5/5
Biltmore
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George Vanderbilt's historic country estate in Asheville, NC; Biltmore includes Biltmore House--America's largest home--plus gardens, winery, Antler Hill Village, historic farm, 4-star Inn on Biltmore Estate, shops, restaurants, branded products, and outdoor adventures. This National Historic Landmark is an amazing destination offering a wide range of activities for all ages.
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Restaurants
118 within 3 miles
Biltmore Estate Ice Cream Parlor
310
182 ft$ • Dessert • American
Stable Cafe
1,642
258 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Deerpark Restaurant
457
0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar & Grill
659
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Apollo Flame Bistro - Hendersonville road, ASheville, NC
285
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean
Round Earth Roasters
50
1.2 mi$ • Dessert • Cafe
The Dining Room
691
1.5 mi$$$$ • American • Contemporary • Vegetarian Friendly
Atlanta Bread
45
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • American • Soups
Bojangles
16
1.2 mi$ • Quick Bites • Fast Food
Huddle House
69
1.4 mi$ • American • Diner • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
41 within 3 miles
Cathedral Of All Souls
148
1.8 miChurches & Cathedrals
Biltmore Winery at Antler Hill Village
813
1.9 miWineries & Vineyards
Biltmore Village
1,129
1.9 miHistoric Sites • Neighborhoods
WNC Farmers Market
233
2.7 miFlea & Street Markets
The Antique Tobacco Barn
274
2.2 miAntique Shops
Asheville Outlets
228
3 miFactory Outlets • Shopping Malls
French Broad River Brewery
91
2 miBreweries
St.Claire Art
60
2.9 miArt Galleries
Carrier Park
80
2.4 miParks
Sweeten Creek Antiques & Collectibles, LLC
28
2 miAntique Shops
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TSP2014
Colleyville, TX266 contributions
Just Like I remembered
Jun 2021
It had been 18 years since my family last visited the Biltmore Estate, and we were looking forward to visiting again. Our entry time was 10:30, but we wanted to get on the grounds at 9 to give ourselves time to walk through the gardens and look in the shops. It's a pretty good drive from the entry gate up to the house and then from the parking lot to the house so allow plenty of time. The gardens were beautiful and so was the special train exhibit they had as well. We got up to the front of the house a few mins before our entry time and were able to enter right on time. Your entry comes with an audio guide, which is very good (not too much information, but not enough to leave you wondering what you're looking at). They let you take pictures inside the house as long as you don't have flash. It takes about 1 hour or an hour and a half to go through the house. The entry price is high ($76/person on a Tuesday). However, it's well worth it because it gives you access to the grounds including the Antler Village (which is well worth the time too). Overall it was a great experience and a must do if you are in the Asheville area.
Written June 21, 2021
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TBaer
Kennett Square, PA4 contributions
The annual and perennial gardens are a disaster.
Jun 2021
I visited the grounds on June 19th with my husband and another friend. Our main interest was the gardens and conservatory. We paid $75.00 per ticket for the privilege and expected an impressive horticultural display. Instead, the annual and perennial gardens looked terrible, as though they are never weeded, watered or pruned. (I uploaded some photos). We appreciated the Olmstead landscape and the ancient trees planted back in the days of the Vanderbilts, but that was long ago. We were very disappointed by our visit and we certainly did not get our money's worth. I wrote guest services who had little to say in response. My advice to anyone planning a visit to the gardens is save your hard earned money.
Written June 21, 2021
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xinnkeeper
Kennett Square71 contributions
Big Disappointment
Jun 2021
We bought tickets for the gardens and grounds last Saturday at a cost of $75pp. While the trees in the forested areas were fine, with some wonderful individual specimens, the formal gardens and arboretum were a big disappointment. Many beds were empty, and those that had plants in them were wilted and/or dying. The espaliered fruit trees were not pruned, dying, or pulled out entirely. Everything was overtaken by weeds and most beds in need of watering. I'm used to Longwood Gardens and other arboretums that maintain their gardens and charge 1/3 the price to enjoy.
Written June 21, 2021
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Cauley
2 contributions
Biltmore
Jun 2021 • Couples
Beautiful grounds! The house was stunning! There were plenty of hiking and biking trails as well as shopping.
Written June 20, 2021
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Profittky
West Liberty, KY21 contributions
Very nice but not sure it it is worth the money paid
Jun 2021
Seeing the Biltmore was really neat. It was interesting to see how the Vanderbuilts lived and the beautiful way each room was designed. The gardens are beautiful too. The actual tour only takes an hour. What I didn't like is we took the 5 pm tour and arrived a little early; all the shops and food were closed. To pay 86 bucks apiece, they should have kept them open for the people who booked at this time (only time available). It is good for a one time visit, but would not pay that price again to see it. And the walking! Although I don't usually mind walking a lot, walking from the parking lot to Biltmore and then all around the grounds in 80+ degree weather was tiring. I couldn't see elderly people being able to do that. Also it was confusing when it was time to leave, need more signs to guide you out of the curvy roads and back out of the area.
Written June 20, 2021
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Adriene A
Opelika, AL63 contributions
American innovation with European treasures
May 2021
I enjoyed looking around the Biltmore a lot, but the signage was not the greatest (could have used a few more maps of the grounds). I enjoyed not only the art in the main living quarters, but going down to the kitchen, the bowling alley, the gym and the indoor pool was very neat!
Written June 19, 2021
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aliciaburge
Seymour, IL266 contributions
Beautiful grounds
Jun 2021 • Friends
This was a wonderful place! It is a beautiful house and grounds to tour. We also had a nice little lunch and the cafe on the grounds. I recommend getting tickets a head of time.
Written June 19, 2021
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Chris S.
Illinois5 contributions
Opulent Decadence or Decadent Opulence?
Apr 2021
Either way, it is a fantastic tour through Gilded Age splendor! They really knew how to build them back then and then some! Do yourself a favor and check out how the .001% used to live.
Written June 18, 2021
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Terrilyn F
Towson, MD29 contributions
too late in season for gardens
Jun 2021
The "castle" tour was amazing, but would recommend earlier or later as heat was oppressive and no shade available.
Written June 18, 2021
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Courtney
47 contributions
Rooftop tour views A+
Jun 2021 • Friends
We did the self guided audio tour and then the rooftop tour. Definitely recommend the rooftop tour for the amazing views alone! Our guide was a little abrupt but the house is pretty amazing and worth seeing. Also, if you ask them to, the ice cream shop will put a scoop of ice cream in your coffee so you can have a coffee float.
Written June 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Adventure568274
Birmingham, AL1 contribution
Is the ticket to the Downton Abbey exhibit included in the price of the Biltmore ticket?
kimthorntonwright
Annandale, VA7 contributions
If we’re staying on the property do we need a day pass or admission for each day we’re there just to access the trails, walk the garden, go to the Village, etc? I know we need tour tickets for a real House or Garden tour but I can’t get a good answer from Guest Services about whether we also have to have admission passes for each day when already on the property?
JennieBenson
Madisonville, LA
Do we need to bring earbuds to access the audio or are headphones provided?
BHSWarrior
Minneapolis, MN221 contributions
You do not need to bring a thing. The head set is like holding a TV remote control.
Karen B
Tampa, FL7 contributions
I just bought tickets for mid June and the earliest time available was 3pm? I am only in town for a day. Does anyone know how strict they are about the time to enter? I was hoping to get in at least an hour earlier since the house is only open until 5pm.
Christina B
New Orleans, LA2,304 contributions
They are strict. You line up to get your ticket scanned. Not even 5 mins earlier. I believe there’s groups going in every 15 mins. I would check ahead to see if you could possibly do a stand by or get an earlier time. 2 hours really isn’t long enough. We were there 5 hours. We did take our time & see everything. There is so much to see. Antler Hill, still on the property, but a 5-10 min car ride. It has some awesome exhibits & things to see too, besides the shops.
JennieBenson
Madisonville, LA
We can only find tickets to tour the house in the afternoon for the days we will be in town. Where can I find an itenerary to maximize our visit? What should we do before we tour the house if we are not touring until afternoon?
lauraduggan2015
Austin, TX440 contributions
You can tour the gardens and visit the shops and have lunch there. It takes 1.5 hours to do the audio tour at a leisurely pace so you have plenty of time in the afternoon to see it all. Be sure to see the train exhibit in the gardens
Where can you get discounted tickets? Is the local Costco or Sams an option? Thanks!
Laurie M
vermont96 contributions
Not that I know of. I think the best place to buy tickets is on their website.
mtazz18
Philadelphia, PA3 contributions
Any tips on taking Uber/Lyft to the Biltmore House for the tour? Also what is the best way to get to the winery from the house?
Lee O
Anderson, South Carolina1 contribution
I received two flex passes (complimentary ticket) to visit Biltmore Estate, I was able to pick my date and time until I told the rep they was flex pass, then she told me they was not excepting them because of the pandemic but I could by two tickets, don't make since, u give something away and tell me I can use it anytime but when I try you say no not know
Can you wear short or nice sweatpants at the Biltmore?
Louise A
12 contributions
Yes, I was in shorts when we visited. It’s a lot of walking so you want to be comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions about Biltmore
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- Hotels near Biltmore:
- (1.58 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village
- (1.80 mi) Biltmore Village Inn Bed & Breakfast
- (2.52 mi) Sweet Biscuit Inn Bed and Breakfast
- (2.38 mi) North Lodge on Oakland Bed and Breakfast
- (2.06 mi) Courtyard by Marriott Asheville Biltmore Village
- Restaurants near Biltmore:
- (0.03 mi) Biltmore Estate Ice Cream Parlor
- (0.05 mi) Stable Cafe
- (0.78 mi) Deerpark Restaurant
- (1.16 mi) Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar & Grill
- (1.45 mi) The Dining Room
- Attractions near Biltmore:
- (1.90 mi) New Morning Gallery
- (3.18 mi) The Flying Bike
- (2.59 mi) Asheville Outdoor Center
- (3.30 mi) Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures - Day Tours
- (3.57 mi) LaZoom