Biltmore Estate

Biltmore Estate

Biltmore Estate
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This historic country estate in Asheville spans 8,000 acres and is centered on America's largest private home, the Biltmore House. Besides touring the lavish Châteauesque-style mansion and admiring its architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens, you can also book a stay at the estate's hotel, inn or cottages. Start the morning with a massage at the estate’s spa, go shopping at Antler Hill Village, tackle a hiking trail, and wind down with a meal and a glass of red at the restaurant and winery. If you’re visiting during the holiday season, the Candlelight Christmas tour is one of Biltmore’s must-dos. – Tripadvisor
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  • Thomas P
    Somers Point, New Jersey10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful trip to the Biltmore
    The Biltmore house is a wonderful attraction. The mansion tour takes about 90 minutes for the self paced audio guide tour. There are also gardens a winery and shops and restaurants on the property.
    Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to see you back again soon!
    Written February 22, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 21, 2024
  • Matt H
    Decatur, Alabama57 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great couples excursion through a classic American story and home
    My wife and I visited the Biltmore for the second time. Always a great experience. We had sandwiches at the coffee shop. And good ice cream at the creamery. Only negative is that nothing is blooming when you visit in February.
    Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to see you back again soon!
    Written March 13, 2024
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    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 26, 2024
  • Charles G
    17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spectacular at any time of the year
    Been to Biltmore 5 times, it’s never been disappointing. Was there in the spring of 2022 for the Azalea garden, been there in the Fall for the Mums. The house and gardens are spectacular just about anytime. 2023 was for the Christmas display, Wow! Be sure to make reservations if you wish to eat in their restaurants and plan on spending the day there.
    Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to see you back again soon!
    Written March 13, 2024
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    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 6, 2024
  • Ginger H
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Another Great Biltmore Visit
    Another wonderful visit to Biltmore. On this trip we focused a lot on the gardens and grounds and enjoyed some early spring blooms. Stopped off at Antler Hill Village for a great dinner at the Village Social and a visit to the winery.
    Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to see you back again soon!
    Written March 25, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 14, 2024
  • Passenger02836789601
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The gardens are even better than the house.
    The house is grand and interesting. Frankly, I enjoyed the grounds so much more. The landscaping and plants were gorgeous even before they were in full bloom. The trails are easy to walk and extensive. This was the loveliest garden I think I've ever seen. Strongly recommend.
    Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to see you back again soon!
    Written March 25, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written March 18, 2024
  • Pannipannini
    Maryland1,674 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    There has to be a way to make this affordable
    This is our second time here since we brought an overseas guest - had to go. What happened to the entry? So crazy…yes, it takes 3000 people to run the place and they have to get paid. That makes sense…but holy cow, for a family of four on a weekend it’s like going skiing. Only the rich can afford to see this place…and it’s a national historic place. Access is everything.
    Hello and thank you for your feedback! Our company mission is the preservation of Biltmore as a privately-owned, profitable, working estate. Every ticket sold supports that mission and we greatly appreciate our guests and Annual Passholders who contribute to the preservation of this National Historic Landmark.
    Written April 5, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 31, 2024
  • LuvinMomx3
    175 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Always Beautiful!
    This was our 3rd visit and it never fails!! Splendor and beauty always! This particular trip was actually in March 2020! The drop box wouldn’t let me choose it. From the home itself, to the grounds, to the winery, to the restaurants you find beauty and perfection!
    Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to see you back again soon!
    Written April 10, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 6, 2024
  • cinders k
    133 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Biltmore Estate
    The Biltmore Estate is always a wonderful experience, from the grand House and its history to the incredible landscape swansong of Frederick Law Olmsted. But right now in 2024 there is the added dimension of the fabulous exhibit of Dale Chihuly's glasswork. Magnificent. While the entrance fee feels over the top, the fact is, its an entire day's worth of activities that only spills over into Asheville itself as the history of the city and its forested areas are all interwoven into this estate. You can't really separate the two.
    Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to see you back again soon!
    Written April 10, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 6, 2024
  • LOVE-2-TRVL-4-FUN
    61 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Two Days at the Biltmore
    Lovely place to visit. We took the 90 minute private tour and it was so worth it. Kayla was out tour guide and she was so informative and easy to understand. Very willing to answer all of our questions. Got to go into the library where the latest Hallmark movie "Christmas at the Biltmore" was filmed.
    Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to see you back again soon!
    Written April 10, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 10, 2024
  • Deepika B
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Harry potter dream come true
    The best castle experiece we ever had. Went with my hubby and my little girl and she was taken away in fantasy world of Harry potter. There was Headphones guide so we didn't had to follow the guide but room around freely listening to the headphones respectively. Great hospitality and lot of food option inside the castle. Must visit with family. Also the short bus ride was worth enjoying the scenic route.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written April 11, 2024
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MissHappyPatty
Cleveland, OH162 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Couples
This is our second visit to The Biltmore. It is a beautiful historic mansion with amazing architecture. One almost has to go twice to absorb its magnificence. The staff are professional, friendly, and respectful. Our room 8306 on the 3rd floor in The Village Hotel was clean, immaculate. Bathroom up to date with modern walk-in shower. There is no view, only another rooftop. The bed and bedding products felt good. The pillows were so comfortable we asked to purchase two; they said yes at $17 each. Even though tours are spaced, at $90 each, it is crowded, and you continue to run into another person as you listen to the audio. The tour is not as long as it was before and does not cover as much as it did in 2016 on our first visit. America should be proud of this mansion. The signage around The Biltmore needs help as it is easy to get lost - try and study the map before driving around. Having said all the above, be aware prices of everything at The Biltmore have sky-rocketed to the point a visitor feels they are being price gouged. We wanted a personal tour, but it is unaffordable to the average person. The small stores have items not the greatest quality but triple the cost with most being made overseas. I wish I could have purchased items made by local artisans from the area, but most items are foreign made. The winery seemed popular with many buying wine, but we do not drink wine so cannot comment on it. Food was good but not great. Scrambled eggs at the Village Restaurant were cold one morning. The best meal was at the Bistro - Filet $62 - absolutely delicious and well worth it. I want to give it a five-star rating, but it is hard as the experience was not as it was before; maybe it is because the cost of living has gone up. I would still highly recommend going to The Biltmore as it is a national treasure but be prepared for it to be very expensive.
Written September 14, 2024
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Thank you for visiting and for the feedback!
Written September 18, 2024
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LilG50
Toronto, Canada93 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
The Biltmore Estate and property is an expensive excursion - $100+ USD per person. However, after our visit we both felt it was well worth the money. The property is immense and really a sight to behold. The estate itself is incredible set in the midst of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We really enjoyed the self-guided tour of the house. It is really well done. We also visited the beautiful gardens and Conservatory. We had lunch at Cederic’s Tavern in the Antler Village. We also enjoyed the wine tasting at the Biltmore Winery which was part of our admission. The Museum in the Antler Village also gave an interesting overview of the Vanderbilt family. Not included in the admission price is the Chihuly Glass Art Exhibit. It is well worth the extra expense. We spent a full day 9:30 - 5:30 at Biltmore and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Written July 6, 2024
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Hello, thank you for sharing your experience at Biltmore and seeing the Chihuly exhibit Lilianne. We hope to see you back again soon!
Written July 17, 2024
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Jessica
Charleston, SC89 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
Gorgeous.
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. There is a lot of walking, so take advantage of the shuttles. And sunscreen, make sure to wear sunscreen in the summer months.

I wish there was more history in the self guided tour. Although you may wait, the elevator is beautiful.

I will go back, as I didn't see or do it all. Asheville and surrounding areas are so close you can easily stay somewhere cheaper and drive in.

The staff everywhere was extremely friendly. I called to ask questions about arriving before our ticket time and I would recommend getting the earliest tickets possible during the summer. Explore the gardens and boathouse after the mansion.

There was no air conditioning in the mansion, electric fans randomly placed. The crowds made it impossible to stay in any room too long. I guess you could but it felt like conveyor belt viewing.

There are places to sit if you need to. This was a question I asked before going and got different answers. I think the trip would be more enriching if you read up on it before going and understood more about what you're seeing.

The art, architecture, botanical gardens, and history are all mesmerizing. I wouldn't take children that may get bored easily.

There are a lot of stairs, both in the gardens and the house to consider for those with mobility issues. There are also wheelchairs available.

There are no restrooms or water fountains in the house for guests. Women, I recommend taking a sling or cross body bag for comfort and taking a clear water bottle.

I went during the summer, I hope to return for the Christmas season soon.
Written July 7, 2024
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Hello Jess, thank you for sharing your experience with summer at Biltmore. We hope to welcome you back for Christmas at Biltmore - our most magical season!
Written July 17, 2024
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D Morgan 34
50 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
The Biltmore is definitely a place to visit at least once in your life. I have a few suggestions and recommendations.

1). The cost for a one day ticket is way too high for a Saturday visit - $119.84 including tax. The house and garden tour did include audio and free wind tasting.

There were options to add extra tours with an extra cost. I feel like the extra tours should offer major discounts depending on how many you book. The roof tour was extra 40.00 per person and the carriage ride an extra 40.00 per person. Each additional tour booked should give back 10%, 20%, 30%, etc.

2. The included house tour with the audio was really informative and easy to bypass if boring. The roof tour was top notch! Loved it!!!!!!

3. Carriage ride was fun too and easy to get to after getting directions from guest services

You definitely want to book further 10 am time frame. Don’t come late as there is too much to see. Also parking in C, D and E are great options and taking the trolley over is best.

When you arrive at the gate to drive in and park - be warned that it will take 15 mins to reach parking. The trolley comes fast and you are at the house within 5 to 10 mins.

Lthe Biltmore needs to do a better job. Giving out free wine. Have people register in advance with DL verification so they can easily pick up the free wine. Close off that section to just 21 and older! Very disappointed - people are exhausted after walking all day. Make that environment inviting and relaxing.

Anyway, I hope this helped!

Good luck and enjoy.
Written April 29, 2024
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Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We will pass your feedback on to the appropriate teams for review and consideration. We hope to see you back again soon!
Written May 2, 2024
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Farfromhomes
Clarksville, MD82 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
This historic landmark was a great site to visit. The audio guide makes the experience of walking through the rooms less noisy because people are listening to the audio (vs having a live docent try to be heard for each group walking into a room). Because of the self-guided audio tour, you can pace yourself to go as slow or as fast as you want through the house: you can skip listening to the commentary of a room or listening to a commentary and then walk around a room some more to ensure you see everything.

I purchased a 'length of stay' ticket since I was staying at one of the hotels on the grounds, which allowed visitors to visit the house and gardens for as many times as you wanted. So I saw the house on one day and then went back another day to walk through the gardens and front 'yard'.

Adjacent to the house is the Stable Courtyard, which sells food, beverages and souvenirs, which is convenient, if you are planning to spend the day there. The garden area also has a cafe and gift shop if you prefer to avoid the lunch time crowd at the Courtyard.
Written July 27, 2024
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It sounds like you got a lot out of your visit! We love to hear that and hope to welcome you back soon.
Written August 5, 2024
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Megan B
Baltimore, MD42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
During the busiest time of the year (the week after Christmas), we visited the estate, taking the self-guided and the backstairs tours.

The house was crowded. But the self-guided tour was informative and easy to use. The house was beautifully decorated for Christmas. The docents scattered throughout the house were helpful and informative when asked questions.

Lines were long for expensive food. And you can only take an approved water bottle into the house.

The tour guide for the backstairs tour (an add on) was extremely knowledgeable and kept the tour moving. They worked to make the tour accessible for a deaf participant. I would have liked more up close details and access to family artifacts for paying extra for the tour.

Antler Village was also decorated beautifully for the holidays. Restaurants were busy with long waits. Make reservations. The website has all the menus and enough info to feel confident in your choice before you get there.

The free wine tasting involved waiting in a line, a bit like cattle or tired tourists at Space Mountain. But the wines were good and our sommelier was friendly and knowledgeable.

We came back the next morning with the dogs to walk around the back side of the estate.

Getting two-day tickets is expensive but worth it if you’re interested in the house and/or family. It was too much to do two tours back to back and then go to the village in one day. We missed the gardens and arboretum entirely.
Written January 10, 2024
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Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to see you back again soon!
Written January 15, 2024
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CCL2839
United States198 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Sweeping views, solid construction. Decorated thoughtfully and detailed in every room. We spent a little over an hour and used audio tour. The hand-held audio sets did not carry noise of any one else’s next to you. Large windows with daylight illuminating passageways lends a cheeriness to the vast structure.
The gentleman in the blue blazer at the entryway was quite pleasant. The lady in the library was attentive to any questions. Plenty of food and beverages at the outdoor cafe area.
Didn’t stop at the well- attended greenhouse.
Antler Village hires welcoming staff. Finally, staff who smile and seem glad to see you.
Our bartender John at the wine tasting was particularly considerate of our group of 6 people. We purchased 6 bottles of wine from the winery as the selection is varied Playground for the children and shops. The Vanderbilt “museum” was the most interesting part of the visit. It put human stories onto the family and the house we had viewed earlier in the day. Fun afternoon/evening but limited parking,
Honestly the extra ticket price for holiday dates is in the elaborate seasonal decor of the house.
The grounds seemed like something we would want to explore in a warmer season. Also the Inn had special activities and decorations.
Written December 24, 2023
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Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to see you back again soon!
Written December 28, 2023
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NW748
Washington437 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
Beautiful estate and grounds. Even after entering the adress the biltmore tells you to enter into the GPS, it still led us to the employee entrance, and many people had that problem. It is a pretty drive up to the mansion. Be prepared for Alot of walking. Parking lot A is closest but there was no shuttle so if you don’t want to walk to the entrance, park in another lot and take the shuttle. Everything is very well organized for the tours. It’s easy to navigate your way through the tour. Some spots get pretty crowded. The home is an architectural wonder and the gardens and conservatory are stunning. We wanted to eat lunch at Cedric’s but it was a long wait so we got sandwiches from the ice cream shop- the sandwiches weren’t very good, so wouldn’t recommend that. It was nice to have the free wine tasting. There is also a small museum that has a little more info on the Vanderbilt family. The whole estate is just beautiful and you could enjoy a whole day there.
Written April 30, 2024
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Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to see you back again soon!
Written May 2, 2024
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cowboys7282
167 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
Finally got to stop and see the Biltmore. The home itself is beautiful. Wonderful history and the self guided tour is very informative. During the tour of the home you viewed the women servant's quarter that were in the Biltmore, it stated that the men servant rooms were above the carriage house and horse stalls which now is home to shops, restaurants and wine tasting. The Biltmore is too commercial needs to have the historic carriage house more like the home. The price is $100 per person but if you want to see it, it is costly
Written July 1, 2024
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Hello, thank you for sharing your experience and for the feedback. We appreciate your support of our Historic Landmark!
Written July 5, 2024
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Jsand8217
Ellicott City, MD90 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Friends
Overall we loved the experience. I love historical homes, castles, and palaces and have visited several in the US and in Europe. This is definitely a favorite given how comprehensive it is. I truly loved and valued how much of the home has been restored, how many rooms and areas visitors can see, and the audio tour was very good. I really enjoyed the gardens as well. The conservatory was amazing, with many flowers and plants we had never seen before. We also enjoyed the winery which was included with our ticket. The Biltmore family history and village demonstrations in the village were interesting as well. I wish they had been more clearly advertised as we missed most of them.
We do have a couple complaints - the website was difficult to use. When buying tickets online, it kept bringing me to a page to book extras that we didn't want and would not let me just book the tour we wanted. I had to go through the process several times for it to work and may need to check that I didn't double pay. While we enjoyed the chihuly exhibit and the work is beautiful, it's a small museum and we felt it didn't warrant an extra cost or special reservation. Also, both on the web page and at the complex, it was stated to give 45 minutes to travel between areas. I'm not sure if that's how long it takes if using their provided buses, but if using your only car it's no more than 10 minutes between each area, so the accuracy would be helpful in planning.
Written July 25, 2024
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Hello and thank you for your feedback! We are sorry to hear that your experience with our website was difficult and that your expectations with Chihuly at Biltmore were not met. We have passed your feedback on to the appropriate teams for review and consideration.
Written August 5, 2024
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