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– Driving directions to Parking Lot C Biltmore Estate, Old Shiloh Rd, Biltmore Forest – Waze
As you drive through, you'll be greeted by a security guard on your left that will wave you through. The guard is sitting in the "office of the gatekeeper", where the original gatekeepers maintained their watch. To your right, and opposite the office is the entrance hall to the Gatekeeper lodgings. The entry contains a spiral staircase, that takes you to the living area in the top of the gatehouse. The living area contains a bathroom, storage areas, a kitchen, and two sizeable rooms.
From to around , "Old Frank" and his family inhabited the gatehouse, where Ol'Frank was the main gatekeeper. After passing through the Gatehouse, you'll begin an incredibly beautiful drive through the manicured and landscaped estate grounds. You'll reach the Reception and Ticket Sales Center in about. This is where you'll purchase your tickets if you didn't purchase them prior to visiting. If you purchased them but didn't print them, you can pick them up at the Ticket Sales Center as well.
If you pre-purchased and printed your tickets, or if you have Annual Passes, you can just show them to the Biltmore security guards at the Admission gate, just past the entrance to the Ticket Sales Center. After showing your tickets, and passing through security, you can go left to Biltmore House, or right to Antler Hill Village.
During the spring, the fields around the Ticket Center are full of flowering Canola, as seen in the photo above. Canola fields are absolutely beautiful and well worth a visit just to photograph them. For this guide, we'll head to Biltmore House, then circle around from there to Antler Village. After turning left past the Ticket Center, you'll enter Approach Drive, an incredibly beautiful and scenic 3 mile drive up to the Parking area and Biltmore House and Gardens.
Drive slow, and enjoy the small details you'll find as you wind your way through the hardwood forest. There are small ponds with waterfalls, numerous flowers and flowering bushes, small statues, and much more. The landscaping is amazing and never ceases to fascinate us, even though we've seen it many times over.
Before long, you'll reach a Biltmore staff member that will direct you to the current parking area. Don't worry if your parking area is a bit of a walk, Biltmore provides free shuttle service up to the front of the house.
Pro Tip – If you have an Annual Pass OR if you prefer to drive through to access the gardens and garden areas below the house, turn on your flashers, and the attendants will direct you through, where you can park further down past Biltmore house, closer to the gardens.
After parking, make a note of your location and walk to the nearest shuttle station, where you can board a shuttle and be taken right to the front of the house. Biltmore House is the largest privately owned home in the United States. The estate formally opened to family and family friends on Christmas Eve of The house is , square feet and contains rooms, 42 bathrooms, 65 fireplaces, and 3 kitchens.
The house was very advanced for the day and age, including electric elevators, central heating, centrally controlled clocks, fire alarms, a call bell system, an indoor pool, bowling alley, and workout center. The house is fully furnished and decorated and includes a number of pieces of priceless art, antiques, and collectibles, many original to the house when it opened.
As you approach the stone entryway to Biltmore House, look to your right. If you've never seen the Biltmore House before, this is a sight to see, and something you will remember. I remember seeing it for the very first time, during a middle school field trip – I was speechless. The house is about as beautiful and majestic as it gets.
The shuttle bus will take you past the fountains up the front of the house. You can enter the front of the house to begin your tour if you have your reservations. If not, you can make reservations at the nearby ticket center if required. Additional "behind the scenes tours" are also available for an additional cost, and advanced reservations are required. As you pass the fountains, you are following the same Vanderbilt and his guests would take when visiting the home.
Prior to it opening, there where railroad tracks here to bring in workers and supplies for the construction. To the right of the house, you'll find the original Carriage House, which has a number of restaurants and shops, along with restrooms. To the left of the house, a path will take you down to the gardens. Pro Tip – If this is your first time visiting, be sure to do the audio tour. The audio tour will take you through the home, offering historical and "insider" information.
You can pick up the audio tour as you enter the house, through the main entrance. In addition to seeing Biltmore House, one of the highlights of your trip will be strolling through the acres of gardens on the estate. People travel from all over the world to see them, and for good reason, they are amazing.
This is particularly true in the spring, during Biltmore Blooms. Don't miss Biltmore Blooms! From the front of the house, take the path down and to the left. The estate gardens were designed by the famous landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. You'll see reflecting pools in the Italian Gardens, Arbors full of Wisteria, Tulips, and Azaleas in the walled garden, and so much more. No, you won't find Colonel Mustard with a candlestick here, at least not that we're aware of, but you will find an amazing collection of plants from around the world, all indoors, and viewable year round.
Stepping into this beautiful Conservatory, located right next to the walled garden, is like walking into a tropical jungle full of abundant plant life, and lots of small hidden details to find. The Conservatory is open year-round, and full of various plants from all over the world.
Past the Conservatory, is the Biltmore Bass Pond. You can either drive down and park on the roadside or take a longer hike from the Gardens.
There are trails that take you all the way around the pond, and you can also access the Woodlands Trail and Meadow Trail from here as well. All of the hiking trails and estate area are dog-friendly as well.
When the Vanderbilts lived at Biltmore, the primary form of transportation around the estate was by horse, either through carriage, wagon or on horseback. Take a few extra minutes, and drive up past the Deerpark Restaurant to the Carriage house and horse stables. The Old Barn, The "Biltmore Belgians", and the farm animals on the way up are definitely worth the trip! While visiting, stop by the office and get information on two popular outdoor activities: horseback riding and carriage rides.
About half-way between the House and Antler Village, the road goes alongside the French Broad River, and past a small area called the Lagoon. The Lagoon is not only a great place for a nice picnic, but it provides one of the best views of Biltmore House. You'll see the Lagoon on the left as you head away from Biltmore House. To access the parking area, take one of the two small gravel roads to the left. The Lagoon parking area also provides access to walking and bike riding trails that go alongside the French Broad River.
These are very popular. Antler Hill Village is your destination for shopping, dining, and staying at Biltmore. Antler Hill Village also features a number of shops, Cedric's Tavern and a Petting Farm with a number of farm animals. Biltmore's Outdoor Adventure Center is here and serves as the starting point for nearly all of Biltmore's outdoor activities, including biking, carriage rides, Segway tours, Land Rover Experience and much more. During the summer, you'll often find live bands playing in the "Village Green" along with a number of other special activities and events.
Antler Hill Village should definitely be on your list to stop and see when visiting the estate. In the early s, George Vanderbilt began establishing the Estate as a place for fine wine, as Vanderbilt began to collect world-renowned wines and storing them in the Biltmore Wine Cellars. Fast forward to , where the Biltmore Dairy, during a large construction effort, was turned into the Biltmore Winery.
Today, this modern Winery, which produces wines from grapes grown on the estate is the most visited winery in the United States. At this modern, historical, and simply gorgeous winery, visitors can taste complimentary samples, enjoy behind the scenes wine tours, participate in specialty wine experiences, and of course purchase the Winery's many different selections of fine wines. Wine tastings and self-guided tours of the winery are included with your Biltmore Ticket purchase.
For , a new wine bar has opened and offers a wonderful way to relax after a fun-filled day visiting Biltmore Hosue and the Estate. Whether you just can't fit everything into a single day, or if you just want to spend the evening enjoying the luxurious accommodations provided by the exquisite Estate lodging options, Biltmore has an overnight stay option for you. The Village Hotel, located right in Antler Village provides easy access to a number of dining options, outdoor activities and of course shopping.
The Village Hotel provides a casual but nice environment and amenities at a moderate price level. Amenities include a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, free parking, and complimentary shuttle to Biltmore House. Looking for the same level of service that the Vanderbilt's treated their own guests? Take exit 50 US Highway 25 , then turn left at the traffic light after exiting. Stay in the left lane and follow signs to the Biltmore entrance. After exiting, stay in the left lane and follow signs to the Biltmore entrance.
In Asheville, take I east to I west. Take I east to exit 50 US Highway 25 , then turn left at the traffic light after exiting. Asheville Regional Airport is the nearest airport to Biltmore. Plan on spending at least one full day at Biltmore. Two days are recommended because there is so much to see and do on our 8,acre estate: the house, gardens, Winery, working farm, and a variety of outdoor activities, shops, and exceptional dining options. RV drivers and those with special needs should contact the first available parking host for assistance.
View Estate Accessibility. Biltmore Help Center. Visitor Information. Back to Main. Transportation Do your lodging accommodations include transportation around the estate? Biltmore does not offer complimentary estate-wide transportation. Animals with the exception of service animals are not allowed on shuttles.