Biltmore House

Biltmore House

Built between 1888 and 1895 for George Washington Vanderbilt II, this French Renaissance-inspired chateau is the largest privately-owned home in the United States at 175,000 square feet.

The building includes an indoor swimming pool, bowling alley, turn-of-the-century gym, two-story library, elevators, forced-air heating, centrally-controlled clocks, and an 19th century intercom system.

The Biltmore House and Estate is host to about 1,000,000 visitors each year.

The house was first opened to the public on March 15, 1930.

The home has been featured in many movies including Hannibal, Patch Adams, Richie Rich, Forrest Gump, Last of the Mohicans and Mr. Destiny.

Location

1 Approach Road
Asheville, Buncombe County
North Carolina, USA

Getting There

The Biltmore House is located in Asheville, North Carolina, and is the largest private residence in the United States. While there is no direct public transportation to the Biltmore House, there are several transportation options available:

Shuttle service: The Biltmore offers a shuttle service from downtown Asheville to the estate. The shuttle runs every day and departs from the Asheville Visitor Center.

Taxi or ride-share: Visitors can take a taxi or ride-share service from Asheville to the Biltmore House.

Car rental: Visitors can also rent a car to travel to the Biltmore House. There are several car rental companies located in Asheville.

Tour companies: Visitors can also book a tour of the Biltmore House with a local tour company. Many of these tours include transportation to and from the estate.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in North Carolina that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.