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Biltmore Estate: House, Gardens, Winery - Asheville
Built as the home of George Vanderbilt, the 250-room French Renaissance chateau known as Biltmore House is the largest private residence in America. Richard Morris Hunt designed the mansion and Frederick Law Olmsted landscaped the original 125,000 acre estate (now 8,000 acres). On view in Biltmore House are more than 70,000 priceless antiques and art objects collected by Vanderbilt during his travels. In addition, guests can enjoy over 75 acres of gardens and formal grounds surrounding Biltmore House and tour The Biltmore Estate Winery, America's most visited winery. Admission FEE. All tours are self-guided. Special "Behind the Scenes" and Rooftop guided tours are available at an additional cost. The Estate is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.
Take exit #50 of I-40 in Asheville, head north (downhill) to the second traffic light, bear left (there are two left-turn lanes), continue two more blocks and turn left into the entrance. Postal address (not the physical address of the estate): 1 North Pack Square, Asheville NC 28801. For more information call 828-274-6333 or 1-800-543-2961.
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