Biltmore

Discover the awe-inspiring wonder of Biltmore in Asheville. Begin with the breathtaking beauty of 250-room Biltmore House-Americas largest home-and century-old gardens. Explore our 8,000-acre Blue Ridge Mountain backyard through a variety of activities from horseback riding to rafting. Please your palate at our award-winning winery and restaurants, then browse our shops for unique items inspired by George Vanderbilts estate. Finally, savor the long-lasting benefits of a luxurious getaway at our four-star inn. Open daily.

New for 2012! The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad, a new display focusing on the lives and personalities of George, Edith and Cornelia Vanderbilt, takes center stage in Antler Hill Village’s Legacy building. The exhibit offers a close-up look at exotic and rare items they collected throughout their lives, including an extraordinary collection of Samurai armor and an intricate Cartier vanity and lipstick case encrusted with diamonds and jade. An early Harley-Davidson motorcycle representing the Vanderbilt’s love of motorized transportation will be displayed. The fascinating story of the fateful decision that saved the Vanderbilts from perishing on Titanic will also be told.