Biltmore House
Be inspired by the relaxed elegance of George and Edith Vanderbilt's 250-room family home and country retreat in Asheville, NC. Discover the stories of the Vanderbilt family, their friends and the people who lived and worked on the estate.
See original art from masters such as Renoir, magnificent 16th–century tapestries, Napoleon's chess set, a library with 10,000 volumes, a Banquet Hall with a 70–foot ceiling, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, bowling alley, and priceless antiques. Opened to friends on Christmas Eve 1895, this French Renaissance chateâu remains America's largest privately owned home.
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A self–guided visit of Biltmore House is included in estate admission. Allow about two hours to explore the house. Find out how to make the most of your visit.
Get a Closer Look with Guided Specialty Tours
Learn the inside stories and view rarely seen areas with guided specialty tours. Most are offered year–round and may be reserved in advance or the day of your visit. To reserve, please call 800–411–3812.