Biltmore Estate, Private residence in Asheville, United States.
The Biltmore Estate spans 8,000 acres and includes a 250-room mansion built in Renaissance Revival and châteauesque architectural styles in North Carolina.
George Vanderbilt opened this grand estate on December 24, 1895, after six years of construction requiring 1,000 workers and 60 stonemasons to complete.
The National Historic Landmark displays original furniture, artworks, and architectural elements that represent the highest standards of American Gilded Age design.
Visitors can explore the mansion through self-guided tours, experience wine tastings at the estate winery, and participate in outdoor activities across the grounds.
The estate houses an Otis elevator, 65 fireplaces, and integrated direct current electricity systems installed through Thomas Edison's personal involvement.
Location: Asheville
Inception: 1895
Architects: Richard Morris Hunt, Frederick Law Olmsted
Official opening: December 24, 1895
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, châteauesque
Website: https://biltmore.com
GPS coordinates: 35.54000,-82.55194
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
Biltmore
1.8 km
Asheville High School
3.5 km
The Orange Peel
5.7 km
Smith-McDowell House
3.7 km
Kenilworth Inn
3.7 km
Biltmore Hospital
2.9 km
Biltmore Industries, Inc.
3.2 km
Demens-Rumbough-Crawley House
5.6 km
Building at 134–136½ Biltmore Avenue
5.6 km
Ravenscroft School
5.7 km
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
5.8 km
AMF Star Lanes
5.6 km
Clarence Barker Memorial Hospital
3 km
Biltmore Village Cottages
3 km
Biltmore Village Cottage District
3.1 km
Biltmore Estate Office
3.2 km
Thomas Jarrett House
5.7 km
George A. Mears House
5.6 km
Samuel Harrison Reed House
2.9 km
Clingman Avenue Historic District
5.7 km
William E. Breese, Sr., House
3.7 km
West Asheville End of Car Line Historic District
5.7 km
Building at 140 Biltmore Avenue
5.6 km
Riverside Industrial Historic District
5.3 km
Biltmore-Oteen Bank Building
3.2 km
Building at 130–132 Biltmore Avenue
5.6 km
Amherst
1.3 km
The Biltmore Legacy
3.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes