Biltmore Estate

Biltmore Estate is a historic house, gardens and winery in Asheville, Buncombe County, in North Carolina's Asheville & Foothills. Admission: from $110. Hours: Biltmore is open every day; hours vary daily and by season (hours page lists them per location through a calendar that did not appear in page text); Reservations with entry times are required every day for Biltmore House and the Amherst at Deerpark exhibition space. Facts read from the official site on October 27, 2026.

• HoursSee hoursofficial hours below
• AdmissionFrom $110
• WhereAshevilleBuncombe County, Asheville & Foothills
• DogsNot allowed

About Biltmore Estate

The Vanderbilt family's historic house on a privately owned, working 8,000-acre estate, with formal gardens, a winery and Antler Hill Village. House entry is by timed reservation.

• Biltmore House toured with an audio guide
• 8,000 acres of gardens and grounds
• Antler Hill Village and Winery with complimentary wine tasting
• Candlelight Christmas Evenings run Nov 3, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
• Titanic: The Human Story exhibition opens Dec 26

Size and length: 8,000 acres

Biltmore Estate Hours

• Biltmore is open every day; hours vary daily and by season (hours page lists them per location through a calendar that did not appear in page text).
• Reservations with entry times are required every day for Biltmore House and the Amherst at Deerpark exhibition space.

Hours source: official site, read October 27, 2026.

Admission and Parking

• This fall, Biltmore House admission starts at $110 (House & Grounds); ages 9 and under free; discount for ages 16 and under.
• Grounds only: starting at $85 (does not include Biltmore House); ages 9 and under free; discount ages 16 and under.
• Candlelight Christmas Evenings House & Grounds (Nov 3, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027): starting at $135.
• House, Titanic & Grounds (two-day, Titanic opens Dec 26): starting at $105.
• Annual Pass: $299.
• Buying online in advance saves $10 per House ticket; tickets are non-refundable but can be rebooked 48 hours ahead.
• All tickets include Antler Hill Village & Winery, 8,000 acres of gardens and grounds, complimentary wine tasting and parking.

Parking: Parking is included in admission. Lots A and B are an 8-10 minute walk to the house and gardens. GPS address 1 Lodge St. RV parking in Lot C. EV charging (paid) in Lot B. No free estate-wide shuttle; Biltmore Connect shuttle is $15 per person per day (kids 9 and younger free per one section, 16 and younger free per another).

Directions and Contact

• Address: 1 Lodge Street
• Phone: 800-411-3812
• Map point: 35.56722,-82.54367, from the US Census geocoder on the official address. Directions in Google Maps
• Official site: biltmore.com

Dogs and Accessibility

• Dogs: Animals (except service animals) are not allowed in any building. Leashed pets are allowed on estate grounds and on the outdoor patios of Bistro and Cedric's Tavern (ask the host first). Pets are not allowed at Luminere or in lodging; service animals welcome.
• Accessibility: Only the First and Second floors of Biltmore House are accessible (elevator between them); an Access Lounge video shows the third floor and basement; reduced-price ticket offered for limited access. Walled Garden, Conservatory and Antler Hill Village are ADA accessible; many other gardens have gravel paths, stairs and slopes. Free ADA shuttle from Park & Ride Lot E to the house. Limited wheelchairs. KultureCity sensory inclusive (sensory bags at House, Historic Zone, Winery and Village Hotel). Neckloop, ASL tablet and audio description available.

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What We Could Not Verify

• Exact daily opening and closing times for House, grounds, winery and restaurants were not in the page text (calendar widget); only 'open every day, hours vary' is confirmed.
• Biltmore Connect shuttle free-age cutoff conflicts between two sections (9 and younger vs 16 and younger).
• Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.

Sources

1. Biltmore Estate: hours (read 2026-10-27)
2. Biltmore Estate: admission (read 2026-10-27)
3. Biltmore Estate: official site (read 2026-10-27)
4. OpenStreetMap (map point)

Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.