Sight Biltmore Village, Asheville
Biltmore Estate
A sight in Biltmore Village, Asheville, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 5 hours. Best time to go: Weekday.
Why go
Vanderbilt mansion with gardens, winery and miles of grounds.
It is one of 17 curated places we feature in Asheville, alongside 3 bars & cafés, 3 sights and 3 shops. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Antler Hill Village and The Inn on Biltmore Estate. Set aside about 5 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Biltmore Village
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 5 hr
- Best time
- Weekday
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Asheville, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Antler Hill Village
Biltmore's village of shops, restaurants and the Biltmore Winery, which offers tastings in the old dairy barn.
Drinks · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2The Inn on Biltmore Estate
Hotel on the Biltmore grounds above Antler Hill Village, with a stay that includes estate admission.
Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Christmas at Biltmore
George Vanderbilt's 250-room chateau decorated with dozens of trees, including a 35-foot Fraser fir in the Banquet Hall.
Sight · 1.9 mi straight-line - 4Wedge Brewing Co.
River Arts District brewery with an outdoor yard and food trucks.
Drinks · 2.3 mi straight-line - 5River Arts District
Old warehouses along the French Broad River turned into working studios where you can buy straight from the artists.
Shopping · 2.4 mi straight-line - 6Grove Arcade
Restored 1929 market building with local shops and cafés.
Shopping · 3.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Biltmore Estate is a stop on our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Asheville
2 more curated sights in Asheville. See the full Asheville guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Asheville run from 44°F in January to 84°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Biltmore Estate itself, we suggest: Weekday.
Modelled monthly averages for Asheville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Asheville weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Biltmore Estate, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
- Coordinates
- 35.55554, -82.58257
- Destination
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Website
- biltmore.com
Biltmore Estate: quick answers
How much time do you need at Biltmore Estate?
Plan on about 5 hours at Biltmore Estate. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Biltmore Estate?
Our pick: Weekday. Insider tip: Buy house tickets ahead; plan a full day.
Where is Biltmore Estate?
Biltmore Estate is at 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803, USA, in Biltmore Village. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Biltmore Estate?
Biltmore Estate appears on Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Biltmore Estate to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Asheville.
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.