Biltmore

Biltmore Estate

America’s Largest Home®

Explore Asheville’s Iconic Biltmore Estate

A visit to Biltmore whisks you away to another time and place—a bygone gilded era and a dreamlike estate that feels worlds away despite being mere minutes from Asheville’s city center.

George Vanderbilt's 250-room castle, designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt, is America's largest home and Asheville’s most celebrated landmark. The house unfolds across more than four acres of floor space, with 250 rooms and 65 fireplaces. Outside, Frederick Law Olmsted’s vision still guides 8,000 acres of manicured gardens, forests, and working lands made for slow walks, long looks, and the kind of quiet that feels curated.

As you move through the estate, the story continues at America’s most-visited winery, where craft lives in every pour, and beyond it, in the shops and tucked-away stays that turn a visit into a world you get to live inside for a little longer.

Purchase Biltmore Estate Tickets

Plan Your Visit to Biltmore Estate

Purchase Biltmore Estate tickets online in advance, or purchase them at the Asheville Visitor Center for a $5 discount. Reservations are required to access the estate.
Children 9 & under receive free admission to Biltmore House (add Audio to their tour for $12-15), but every child requires an admission ticket to enter the estate with a parent or guardian.
Parking and Estate Transportation: Free parking on the Estate. More parking & Estate information is available here.
A visit to Biltmore is spectacular in any season, with special celebrations offered in the springtime (Spring at Biltmore) and around the holidays (Christmas at Biltmore).

Biltmore in Winter / Photo: Allison Anderson

Fall color hunter at Biltmore by Erin McGrady, October 29, 2023

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Where to Stay Near Biltmore Estate

There are three places to stay on Biltmore Estate. For a more casual experience, choose the Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate, located next to Biltmore Winery. The Inn on Biltmore Estate offers four-star elegance. And, the Cottages on Biltmore Estate is a historic accommodation offering a unique, private experience.

Just outside the entrance gate of Biltmore Estate is historic Biltmore Village. Biltmore Village is a historic district that is home to fine art galleries, top-notch restaurants and a mix of boutique and nationally recognized shops. There are several places to stay in Biltmore Village, from luxury accommodations to family-friendly hotels.

See our places to stay page for more great accommodations in and around Asheville.