“As many times as I have visited the estates, I always discover something beautiful!”

Anna Church, Lenoir, a member of Blue Ridge Energy

While the stunning grandeur of the Biltmore, the largest house in America, is impressive all on its own, add in the entire Biltmore Estate and this favorite landmark offers a world of adventure and discovery. The historic chateau provides a fascinating glimpse into the Vanderbilt family and how they brought Gilded Age grandeur to the mountains. A self-guided tour through the home leaves one marveling at the Biltmore story, which has captivated visitors since it first opened to friends and family in 1895. The estate features 75 acres of formal and informal gardens designed by renowned American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead. With 8,000 acres that make up the estate, guests have plenty of room to enjoy biking, carriage rides, hiking and horseback riding, or simply chilling out at the estate’s award-winning winery. While visiting, make plans to dine and shop in nearby Biltmore Village, an Asheville community that staged a comeback after devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene.