In addition to the house, the 8,000-acre estate is home to forested trails and beautiful gardens, which include one of the country's most complete collections of azaleas. Biltmore is also where you'll find the nation's most-visited winery. As you explore the estate, enjoy shopping, dining and luxury accommodations.

The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, is legendary for being the largest privately owned house in the United States. Built by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895, the 250-room French Renaissance château covers a staggering 178,926 square feet. It is a masterpiece of Gilded Age architecture, featuring 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, a bowling alley, and a library with over 10,000 volumes. Beyond the house, the estate is famous for its 8,000 acres of gardens and forests designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture. In 2026, it remains one of the few historic estates still owned by the original family’s descendants. Visitors come from around the world to experience its world-class winery, the opulent Antler Hill Village, and the timeless luxury of a working estate that successfully replicates the grandeur of European royalty.