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    Amy W.

    The Biltmore has been on my list of places I wanted to visit since pre COVID. I tried to go in 2021 and the rules were still very strict due to social distancing and I couldn't get in. So I definitely took the opportunity. I will say that I needed more time than just a day and I'm planning another trip around Christmas. I will say that it's very expensive. Keep that in mind. Also, there is a lot of walking. This is not a handicapped friendly situation. You can park and take a shuttle or you can walk but there are a lot of stairs etc. Food is expensive as well. In December, I plan to do the back stairs tour where you get a lot more information about the servants lives.

    Jeff N.

    If you visit the Asheville area, the Biltmore Estate is a place you should tour, whether you're into craft beer or looking for activities outside the scene. Originally built for the Vanderbilt family in the late 1800s, the Biltmore Estate has become a national attraction against the sublime backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The estate is quite a spectacle, a massive property of more than 8,000 acres. The Biltmore House is the centerpiece of the tour. The property also has the Biltmore Winery, hotels, restaurants, retail shops, and convention halls. But the Biltmore House is the sight to hold between its architectural splendor, artistic works by famed artists such as Monet and Renoir, the fountain, and the dozens of rooms across three floors and the cellar. The Biltmore House tour guides you through rooms such as the Library, the ballroom, the Tyrolean Chimney Room, and the atrium. Even after visiting the Biltmore House three times, I love coming back to experience it again and again.

    Warren D.

    Date of visit: September 18, 2024 I had the good fortune of visiting the Biltmore a short time prior to the devastating hurricane, and I am glad to hear that the damage to the house itself was minimal and as of the time of this writing, the facility is operational again. There isn't much I could say about the home that hasn't already been said you don't need me to spout off the many facts about the construction and operation of America's Largest Home, so instead I will give you some suggestions to make the most of your visit: - It's not cheap, so plan to take full advantage of what is included, such as the audio guide. As there are not a ton of staff throughout the home, listen to the guide whenever you are in a room that you are curious to know more about. - If you do encounter a staff person, hang around and listen to what they have to say. Whether it's discussing some of the art on display or what a particular room was used for, they often parrot the guide but also add additional detail that you may otherwise miss. - Take as much as time as you want, make way for others that may be more in a hurry and soak up the ambiance of the house. - Don't miss the shops located just outside of the house, there are some great finds to be had. - But hit those after your tour to save your energy!

    Eileen B.

    This place is a dream. It's so beautiful. The rooms are opulent the decorations are big and gorgeous. The grounds will be full of flowers very soon. The conservatory is a must see. The flowers are colorful and smell so good It's a must see for everyone

    Sophie Y.

    This is the largest private home in the US sitting on 8K acres built 19th century by the Vanderbilt family! Dale Chihuly is one of my favorite artists, and his works are shown there in May 2024. Spent 1 day checking out the house and 2nd day in the garden. House has 33 bedrooms, and I'm most impressed by the indoor pool. The greenhouses were my dreams, and I was admiring the exotic orchids. I've already seen Chihuly's work in Seattle and many pieces displayed in Asheville are repeats. I'd skip if you are in a time crunch or don't wanna spend the extra $40 admission fee. Entrance fee was steep, $150/pp. I have seen a bigger and better castles in Europe that aren't this expensive. Guess it's cheaper than flying. At the end of the self guided tour, the current CEO message said, we make money to preserve Biltmore. We don't preserve Biltmore to make money. You know the mindset. This is a money making machine. Just be prepared that everything is expensive from entrance, food, hotel, etc.

    Suzanne W.

    What a great tour of a beautiful mansion.. would definitely recommend and please wear comfortable shoes ..

    Igor B.

    There are few amazing things to see but you have to go back to 1895 and envision your distant family in 1895 and ask yourself if they were lucky to have a solid roof above their heads. The owners of Biltmore had electricity, bowling alley, pool and gym, among other things. Money was not of any concern since they hired the best architect (Richard Morris Hunt), best landscape architect (Olmstead), best painter for their portraits (John Singer Sargent). When having all that in consideration and adding beautiful mountains nearby, you get very romantic and over the top palace with hundreds of rooms. The tickets are expensive but they will give you unforgettable pleasure of being in the house, at the gardens and greenhouse. The handheld audio is great and must have (included in ticket cost). If you want to continue romance you can go to the Biltmore winery but that is another story.

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    Luigi C.

    This place is incredible! You will need a full day and extra comfortable shoes to explore half of this place and that is if you don't go inside the house or do any wine tasting. There is no way you can do all that in a full day. You can rush through the place but you won't actually get to appreciate the beauty of it all. Take you time and enjoy it. The place is gorgeous, the house, the gardens, the size of the estate alone, the ticket prices, everything is just out there !! Definitely worth visiting and exploring.

    Natasha Q.

    Excellent tour we had filled with beauty and elegance. There is such a beautiful scene off the back porch if you wanna call it that because it was massive. Holiday trees are in every room or two trees. The fact you never get to see the whole house speaks volume of its enormous size and it would take all day. All in all it was a great extended weekend here in Asheville.

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    This was my second time here, but it still has that wow effect when you're walking throughout the estate in every room.

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    Biltmore Estate - A hall way

    Biltmore Estate

    3.9(1.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    When you're in Asheville, they say the Biltmore is a MUST! So we booked a couple tickets ($115 PP)…read morefor the regular grounds tour + wine tasting. It was the perfect day weather wise to tour through the estate inside and out. The place is massive! The closer you get the more small you feel and walking through from room to room you just can't believe how big and spacious it is. This was my first tour where they give you this phone that looks vintage or from the 80's and you click on each number and an audio guides you through each room and gives you the back story. It was quite amusing watching so many people walking around with these phones up to their ears while trying to take photos. Some of the rooms were so beautiful, the fireplaces and how well they preserved a lot of these super old things. It was a fairly busy afternoon but the pace was quite steady for a weekday so I'm glad we chose that over a weekend. After the tour inside we grab a bite and drink at the two places offered outside. Then we made our way through the gardens and just endless rows of tulips. Make sure you go through and down to go to the botanical gardens. Holy cow, this was place was insane and the plants and flowers were gorgeous. I gotta give it up for these landscapers and people that keep up with all of it. There were plants and flowers I've never seen before and then you get to one room where there's a violinist and that was such a nice touch. After that we hopped back into our car and strolled over to the wine tasting room and gift shop. They were very quick and efficient with how it was set up and with all these groups coming in at once. We got to taste 5 wines and ended up taking 2 bottles home. I would say be prepared to spend some money visiting the Biltmore Estate but it was totally worth it! We got some beautiful views and photos!

    The Biltmore at Christmas is truly magical. The mansion is glowing with lights, and the…read morebeautifully manicured grounds make the entire property feel like a holiday dream. Inside, the decorations are absolutely stunning, with poinsettias and flowers everywhere and breathtaking Christmas trees in every room. Carolers and a harp player add to the festive atmosphere, making the experience even more special. The tour is very informative, and we loved learning about the history of the estate. There's also so much to enjoy around the property, including the gardens, winery, hotel, and restaurants. The gift shops are filled with wonderful keepsakes, too. This is one of my favorite places to visit and, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful examples of ornamental architecture--especially during the magic of Christmas.

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    Biltmore Estate - A bedroom

    A bedroom

    Biltmore Estate - Billiards room

    Billiards room

    Biltmore Estate - Sunflowers near the Winery

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    Sunflowers near the Winery

    The Flat Iron

    The Flat Iron

    4.0(5 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Unique! Many cities have a standing piece of art or icon that easily lets you know where you are in…read morethe country! In New York it's the Charging Bull or the Statue of Liberty, in Chicago it's the giant silver bean or that crazy eyeball in Dallas/Fort Worth. For Asheville it's The Flat Iron, which is a not so obvious reference to the historic Flat Iron Building it stands beside. It also marks the entrance to the shop on Walls street such as Early Girl Eatery and often you will find street artists performing in front of it! On the day we visited we saw one of Asheville's most famous street performers by the name of Abby, the Spoon Lady along with Chris Rodrigues. See her story here: https://www.pbs.org/video/abby-the-spoon-lady-1cxpxe/ The Flat Iron, in my opinion, is special because of its simplicity. It matches the feel of Asheville which seems to have a natural & easy going pure feel to it, but has an iron or two in the fire. OR maybe, just maybe, it could also be for those who come to the city with a few kinks that need to be ironed out. I suspect a lot of people could use a good thorough press to smooth out some rough edges! 2018/82

    One day, this sculpture of an iron will make sense to me. Today is not that day. It is a seven foot…read moretall iron, painted black, on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park Avenue. Yes, it's in front of the Flatiron Building. But that can't possibly be it. Or can it?

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    The Flat Iron - World Coffee at The Flat Iron Building in Asheville, NC

    World Coffee at The Flat Iron Building in Asheville, NC

    The Flat Iron - Black & White photography.  Wall Street  |  Asheville, NC

    Black & White photography. Wall Street | Asheville, NC

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    The Asheville Masonic Temple

    The Asheville Masonic Temple

    4.2(6 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Had a good friend recently have an event here and her experience was not pleasant. The building was…read morevery dirty and there was poor communication with the Temple's contact while making several attempts. Very disappointed in the space, you should check out many other wonderful properties in town before considering this space.

    I had no idea this place was going to be as cool as it was, on the inside. The usual irony with…read moreFreemasonry is that these devotees of sacred architecture and geometry meet so often in shabby anonymous buildings with plate glass windows and acoustic ceiling tiles. No such irony here, friends. This particular Masonic Temple is a glorious celebration of detail and craftsmanship. Even the fuse box is beautiful, sitting in plain sight in a glass box in the stairwell, like a lost Joseph Cornell piece. Each doorknob is emblazoned with symbolism in bas relief. The ceiling is expansive, with groined arches recalling classic cathedrals. The original elevator is working, although I think most Americans don't know how to use old-style elevators anymore. The staircase is wide, and recalls the "I don't give a damn" set from Gone With the Wind. The real treasure is the 3rd floor theater. A round, domed room with a curving balcony, painted in dusky pink, chalk blue, and gilt. The acoustics are great, considering the age of the building. The star of the theater is the gorgeous backdrops. So ridiculously gorgeous, they risk upstaging whomever's performing. I've heard folklore (unsubstantiated, but believable) that these backdrops, themselves, are worth millions of dollars on today's market. Layer upon layer of hand-cut, hand-painted detail, that catches the light in amazing, dramatic ways. If you've ever been to the cyclorama in Atlanta, you might recognize a similar style, although the subject matter here isn't military stuff--it's romantic, pastoral, mystical. If you ever get a chance to go to anything at the Masonic Temple, go. Just go. Drop everything and go. Find a babysitter. Cancel your appointments. Go. Especially if you know the event will take place on the 3rd floor. You will be mindblown with awesomeness.

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    The Asheville Masonic Temple - Show and tell pop up shop

    Show and tell pop up shop

    The Asheville Masonic Temple - Rehearsal dinner in the theater.

    Rehearsal dinner in the theater.

    The Asheville Masonic Temple - You can kind of glimpse the backdrops here, but it doesn't do them justice.

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    You can kind of glimpse the backdrops here, but it doesn't do them justice.

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