Visiting This Winter Season: Know Before You Go
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With deep gratitude and heartfelt appreciation, we welcome you to George Vanderbilt’s magnificent estate. The architectural marvel known as Biltmore House, our grand orchid-filled Conservatory, charming Antler Hill Village, and award-winning Winery await your arrival, as do estate restaurants, shops, and overnight properties.
We hope you find the following information helpful as you make your plans to join us.
Recovery Updates:
✓ The estate is fully open ✓ All major roadways are open (except minor detours at the TN/NC border) ✓ All utilities on the estate and in the Asheville area are working ✓ Most Asheville hotels and restaurants are welcoming visitors
Biltmore’s hours vary daily. Make the most of your visit by arriving when we open to enjoy all the estate has to offer.
Most major roads and the Asheville Airport are open. Please check driving routes before your visit and see our FAQ below.
Clean drinking water is restored and our community is welcoming guests to support recovery. Learn about the reopening of scenic locations, shops, restaurants, and music venues.
Be sure to review our Visitor Information page for important guidance, helpful FAQs, and more to make your visit a smooth and enjoyable one.
Select estate trails and our Outdoor Adventure Center are temporarily closed. Despite these temporary closures and limitations, there is still plenty to explore.
Yes! Thanks to the commitment, hard work, and generosity of so many who came to our region’s aid post-Helene, recovery continues to happen all around us, and significant progress has been made.
The estate’s essential utilities have been restored and Biltmore has received all required permits to re-open safely.
Yes! Essential utilities have been restored for the majority of the Asheville area.
As of November 18, the City of Asheville has restored the distribution of safe drinking water to city residents and businesses, and the citywide Boil Water Notice was lifted.
This represents an incredible step forward in our community’s ability to recover and thrive after Helene as area businesses are able to reopen and operate normally.
Most roads have reopened. The route from Eastern Tennessee may look different.
For real-time traffic updates, road closure information, and alternate routes (which may add drive time to travels), please visit Drive NC.gov.
Yes. During this phase of our reopening, Biltmore House and other estate offerings will have limited hours. The ticketing and reservation times on our website accurately represent what is currently available. We appreciate your understanding and recommend checking our Hours of Operation as you plan your visit.
After extensive cleanup, Biltmore’s main entrance and iconic Lodge Gate are once again open and ready to welcome guests to the estate. To ensure arrival at our main entrance, please enter the following address into your GPS:
1 Lodge Street, Asheville, NC 28803
Due to impacts from Helene, pardon our progress as we redesign this entry.
As cleanup and restoration efforts are ongoing for our neighbors in Biltmore Village, we recommend guests visit Explore Asheville for helpful information while in the Asheville area.
Yes! Amherst at Deerpark®, where our Chihuly at Biltmore exhibition is located, sustained minimal to no damage from Helene.
Chihuly at Biltmore has also been extended through February 2, 2025.
Applying expertise, diligence, and great care, our hardworking estate teams have assessed, cleared, and safely reopened nearly all trails within Biltmore’s vast network of nature trails.
Only two trails remain temporarily closed:
Trail closures are temporary and subject to change. For your safety and convenience, please pay careful attention to all posted estate signage.
Beneath the morning sky, freshly fallen snow adorns Biltmore House, her forests, and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
To enjoy this view, descend the stairs from Biltmore House to the South Terrace.
A winter stroll of the South Terrace offers this striking view of America’s Largest Home®.
Biltmore guests enjoy the solitude and peaceful beauty of the estate’s Italian Garden.
The Walled Garden’s paths invite you to visit Biltmore’s Conservatory and the vibrant tropical displays therein.
Awash in late afternoon sunlight, Biltmore’s four-star Inn awaits your arrival.
As night falls in Antler Hill Village, illuminated displays—including a dazzling Chihuly sculpture—transform this guest-favorite location into a radiant wonderland.
The Wonder of Winter at Biltmore! This visit was truly enjoyable. The estate is beautiful any time of year.
Emily S., Tripadvisor, January 10
The most beautiful day at Biltmore. We saw the spectacular Chihuly exhibition, then visited the House and Winery.
Susan P., Facebook, January 5
My husband and I went to celebrate our anniversary. What an awe-inspiring experience this was. Absolutely magical.
Paula S., Tripadvisor, December 23
Everything was perfect. Great job with the hurricane cleanup. The estate grounds and home were beautiful.
Kathy, Tripadvisor, December 21
We just spent two wonderful days at Biltmore. We are so thankful our trip was still doable!
Jennifer S., Facebook, November 25
We stayed at the Inn and have never experienced service and hospitality like we did while there.
Cindy. R., Facebook, November 25
The best getaway I have had in years! It was such a memorable trip, I bought a season pass. I'm going back!
Georgine E., Tripadvisor, November 23