Travel Into the Working World of 1890's Estate Life
Step into the everyday life of families who lived on the estate raising livestock, tending crops, and working at Biltmore Dairy in the 1890's. River Bend Barn—once the social and work center for these families—is alive again with blacksmiths, woodworkers, and other craft demonstrations; an old-fashioned Mercantile shop; a Creamery offering ice cream treats; live bluegrass bands, and more.
Wagon Tour at River Bend Farm
Daily, 4:00 p.m., weather permitting. River Bend FarmJump on board a vintage tractor-pulled wagon ride for a family-friendly adventure. Sit back and enjoy a guided tour of River Bend Farm.
Cost: $10.00 per person, in addition to estate admission.$8.00 Youth (ages 6-16).Children 5 and under free with ticketed adult.
Riverbend Farm Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour
Daily, 5:00 p.m. River Bend FarmTake a tour of what everyday life was like on River Bend Farm at the turn of the century. Meet farmyard animals, meet a blacksmith, a woodworker, and try your hand at churning butter. Stroll through the stunning Kitchen Garden..
Cost: $10.00 per person, in addition to estate admission.$8.00 Youth (ages 6-16).Children 5 and under free with ticketed adult.
Walking Tour at River Bend Farm
Daily, 10:00 a.m. River Bend FarmHead out on this family-friendly guided expedition and discover amazing panoramic views, a forest steeped in history, and rarely-visited Biltmore sites located off the beaten path.
Cost: $10.00 per person, in addition to estate admission.$8.00 Youth (ages 6-16).Children 5 and under free with ticketed adult.