We had our first visit this evening to Biltmore. Considered America's Largest Home, this National Historic Landmark and Vanderbilt home is decked out for the holidays, with Christmas trees, decorations, carolers and musicians. We had a timed ticket for 7:30, so we hung out in the shops until our appointed time. We were given audio wands and followed the signage. Even though there were a large amount of people, it is an enormous house with over 250 rooms and we never felt crammed. There were lots of stairs and we took the magnificent marble staircase up, and we also went down to the basement, through a stone tunnel and past an indoor pool and bowling alley. Our energy flagged about the time we were down in the kitchens. There are no bathrooms to use on the tour, you'll find them out by the shops. My favorite rooms were the Winter Garden, the Banquet Hall and the Library. There were roaring fireplaces in almost all of the rooms, and at this time of year, December, some of the rooms were cold and the basement was quite warm. I think winter is one of the best times to view Biltmore as George Vanderbilt opened the house for the holidays for friends and family to enjoy. read more

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Biltmore Estate, what an amazing place to visit and explore. Coming in the gate and you get that first veiw of the grandness of this estate. It feels like looking at a castle. We came during the Christmas season so we were able to see the estate decorated beautifully with Christmas trees throughout the entire estate. There was a Christmas tree and almost every room of the house. This was my second time here, but it still has that wow effect when you're walking throughout the estate in every room. You get a feel of what it must've been like to live in that era with all the extravagant amenities that they had. read more

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This is a very special experience. There is so much to see and do between the house and the village. We took our 9-year-old and he loved the kid friendly tour audio. The staff was really nice, and the tour takes about 90 minutes. I would suggest getting there when the gates open at 9. The house is a few miles from the entrance. I would also recommend visiting for over 2 days. We saw the house and special exhibit on day one, and the gardens and village on day two. This is not a cheap place to visit, but we had a great time. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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

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Very cool place and I am glad I went to the grounds and home before the floods. It was a great experience and great to see and learn some history. I recommend everyone to take time to go and see the home and grounds. Pretty amazing! read more

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. read more

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If in Asheville anyway, its a must-see. That said, sort of like Medieval Times, no one need see it twice. You will understand the behind the scenes intricacies of Downton Abbey much better, but if you are like me, you will be left wondering whether a 60-90 minute tour of how bazillionaires lived more than a century ago, really was worth almost a whole Benjamin. Does not such a wealthy family have a duty to provide this educational insight without making such a hefty profit? Caveat emptor. read more

The Biltmore is a must-see visit for anyone exploring the Asheville area. The history of the building remains untouched and authentic. The people are extremely helpful and you can't go without getting the audio! It's well worth the extra money. The gardens, home, conservatory, and village are insanely beautiful and unique and I will definitely be returning back for each season! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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When your heart years for something unique, something real, something from a time gone by. Then consider a getaway to the Biltmore house in Asheville, North Carolina. There is always something to do no matter what time of year it is. And now there are so many extra hiking trails, and other outdoor activities to keep you inspired and feeling a part of the a time gone by. read more

We received a gift card for Xmas 2017. We moved 2x's & misplaced it. Also there was a pandemic through 2020. NC had been closed down for a lengthy time. We also had covid & were housebound for quite a bit. We can finally use the card & live in SC. Called to see the balance on the card. Original card was for $175. It is now worth $89. They deducted $2/month for every month after 12 months it wasn't used! Who does that? I have gift cards from other places that I didn't use in 12 mons & balance remained the same. BH is robbing people of money. We will use our gc & NEVER be back again. Spreading the word of how horrible they are. We enjoy Grove Park Inn & will spread the love there. While letting friends & family know how terrible BH treated us. I did call to try & see if they'd at least give some money back- nope. They didn't even credit for time they were closed for pandemic. Their family would be ashamed of this nonsense. #madinsc Biltmore House -Asheville NC read more

Biltmore is one of my favorite destinations... never fails to delight and even after several visits there are always new things to see within the house and usually a new historical display at Legasies. My 2 and 4 year old grandchildren love the barn and being able to pet the animals. Something that isn't going everywhere is the impeccable staff: attentive and well mannered. read more

This is a must see/do when in Asheville. The price is hefty; however, it is so worth it. The history of the house is amazing and I loved seeing the original decor and such in the house. A free wine tasting is included in your ticket price - but know that you need a reservation (which we did not know beforehand and there were no slots for 3+ hours) so make sure you make a reservation if you want to taste the wine. read more

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