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Each meticulously maintained, beautifully planted space expresses the vision of renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. More than 20 miles of trails invite you to walk, bike, or hike alongside the French Broad River, through forests, and across open meadows.
Antler Hill Village Exploring this lively, fun-for-all-ages part of the estate is a relaxing way to enjoy a morning, afternoon, or evening. Antler Hill Village offers dining, shopping, a Farmyard with friendly animals, a playground, The Biltmore Legacy exhibition, and more!
Visit the Biltmore Estate, part of our Ashville NC Bus Tour.
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User Message. Another user already Login. Diamond Tours. Welcome to Diamond Tours Website. Which Biltmore tours are on our bucket list? This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. One of the best Biltmore Estate tours for those wanting to do their own thing, tour Biltmore House and the gardens on your own schedule.
While you will still have to follow Biltmore's guided path, you can casually stroll through the home looking at furniture, tapestry, paintings, books, and everyday life for the Vanderbilts. A few of our favorite longer stops include the library, loggia, swimming pool, banquet hall, Halloween room, and bowling alley.
We tend to do the self-guided Biltmore tour when friends and family are in town. Forty-minutes long, you'll pause at specific numbers in each Biltmore House room while the narrator shares information about the Vanderbilts and their home.
Our audio guide happened to be a story of an opera singer visiting while the entire home prepared for her arrival. It was hilarious and great fun. Spring Garden. The Spring Garden comes to life when it is in full bloom. Shrubs and bushes placed throughout the garden come in all shapes and sizes and look as though they have been dusted with bright yellow, white and purple snow.
Its branches droop down with beautiful white flowers during the month of May. Shrub Garden. The four-acre Shrub Garden is home to over woody plants, shrubs and trees. Secluded paths wind through the Shrub Garden making it the perfect place for a quiet walk on a brisk, autumn afternoon. Wallad Garden. While the Wallad Garden was originally intended to be a mixed plot featuring flowers, fruit and vegetables, it became a garden filled with symmetrical flower beds arranged in ingenious patterns and trellises crawling with vines.
Tulips, daffodils and hyacinth bloom in the spring. The summer brings perennials that create colorful borders. In the fall you can find chrysanthemums that echo winter is on its way.
Discover Antler Hill Village and Winery. Connecting the past to the present, Antler Hill Village and Winery is a relaxing village with entertainment for all.
You can dine at fine eateries, taste exciting wines and discover the unique goods that the estate shops have to offer. Indulge in a full meal or have something light, Antler Hill Village and Winery offers something for everyone. The Bistro. The Bistro uses fresh, local ingredients. Whether you try one of their wood-fired pizzas, or succulent steaks is up to you. Exhibits change seasonally, and some are free while others are not. An example of a temporary Biltmore exhibit was the Downton Abbey period clothing show.
Although we never watched Downton Abbey, we loved seeing the dresses, hats, and riding gear. Say hello to the gorgeous draft horses, and watch chicks flourish under heating lamps.
See how a broom is made or watch a Blacksmith at work around Antler Hill Barn. They also host woodworker demonstrations throughout the day.
Did you know that the Biltmore has over miles of hiking trails and 8, acres to explore? Many of these hikes are short and great for the entire family. Of course, some of these Biltmore activities are better based on the weather, but North Carolina has pretty mild seasons. Take a guided tour with up to ten other guests. Read more about Biltmore horseback riding and carriage tours.
If you are looking for the ultimate luxury, splurge for a private minute carriage ride across the estate with loved ones. Explore even more romantic things to do in Asheville including dinners out, workshops, spas, and the best sunset spots. Or, take a 2-hour introduction class to fly-fishing, half-day fly-fishing lessons, or full-day fly-flying wade trip.
For the wade trip, you are required to have an NC fishing license, though. You could also grab subs off-site on your way to Biltmore at nearby Apollo Flame Bistro. Read more about the best picnic areas around Asheville. Rent a kayak or raft and head to the French Broad River. Choose between a single or tandem kayak for your own self-guided tour. Biltmore also offers a guided raft trip where your hosts paddle for you. Sounds Vanderbilt-esque to us. Because we visited North Carolina once and immediately moved to Asheville, we have yet to stay on-property.
Village Hotel — This property is centrally located with moderate prices and spa access. This is the hotel you see next to the winery and Antler Hill Village. The Village Hotel also has a pool. The Inn has the most conveniences including those requested mountain views. Lastly, there is also the premier cottage if you are George Vanderbilt himself. Cough, cough….
Biltmore Estate at Christmastime is magical. If you can pick when to plan your Asheville and Biltmore Estate visit, we suggest December. From early November to early January, the Biltmore mansion truly looks like Martha Stewart descended upon the rooms with a giant Christmas basket. In fact, encounter intricately decorated trees, 10, holiday ornaments, and , sparkling lights. Visitors may tour the home in the daytime or purchase special Candlelight Christmas Evenings tickets.
Find many of the 65 fireplaces blazing. Harp and guitar players play live music in the common rooms. Antler Hill Village also lights up, and usually, you can find a special exhibit around this time. If you are visiting Biltmore Estate in December, be sure to check out our guide to spending the holidays in Asheville. Biltmore hours change seasonally. You can find the Biltmore hours here. For a general idea, the house is usually open Biltmore ticket prices vary greatly so please check for ticket information here.
We highly recommend buying tickets in advance online. You may pay more for special exhibits, add-on tours, and events.
The complimentary wine tasting, the trails and gardens, shopping, and access to the grounds are included with your Biltmore house admission. When we first visited Asheville and then returned to look at houses as well as close on our home, we stayed at a few Asheville hotels. They have some wheelchairs inside the house for guests at no charge for touring the first and second floors. At the gardens, park by the Conservatory for wheelchair access to the Walled Garden.
Antler Hill Village and Winery are wheelchair accessible. Guests with hearing difficulties can request a Neckloop Telecoil Coupler, a printed transcript or sign language interpreter. Call them for your specific needs Just for Children At the Antler Hill Farm, explore farm life with chickens, roosters, goats, horses and sheep. For the house tour, ask for the special kid's audio tour. There is no admission charge for children ages 9 and under. For family-friendly ideas on the estate, see our Biltmore for Kids page.
Note: Biltmore Village is located outside the Estate across from the entrance. Read more. Skip to main content. Search form Search. Biltmore Estate Insider's Guide. Buy tickets on Biltmore's website. Biltmore Annual Pass Sale: November 1 – 30, Read more about the perks of an annual pass! No promo code needed. Purchase on the first day of visit. What's new at The Winery. Biltmore Estate Top 10 Things to Do 1.