A fine Biltmore welcome to Generation 5

The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C., has been a magnet for millions of people eager to see the legendary property and experience the hospitality first offered in 1895 by George and Edith Vanderbilt. The estate’s 8,000-plus acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring timeless landscape design by the prolific Frederick Law Olmsted and productive agricultural acreage dedicated to sustainable practices, provide an impressive backdrop for the spectacular Biltmore House. Built by George Vanderbilt and completed in 1895, Biltmore House was inspired by the French chateaus of the Renaissance and is believed to be the largest private home in the U.S., then and now.

The estate’s vineyards and prize-winning winery, walking and riding trails that meander for miles, scenic vistas, and varied restaurants and shops provide a delightful respite from modern life, especially captivating for guests who stay at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. A sense of serenity descends as visitors move through the three-mile-long approach road toward Biltmore House at the heart of the estate, and Vanderbilt hospitality takes over.

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