Virtual Tour: Biltmore House—America's Largest Home

We invite you to discover the grandeur of America's Largest Home, Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina.  While this "virtual tour" only lasts about 1.5 minutes, a typical house visit lasts about 1.5-2 hours and spans three floors plus the basement of the luxurious family home of George and Edith Vanderbilt. We hope you enjoy this peek at the opulence of this historic home.

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Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, is America’s largest private residence—Biltmore House, completed in 1895. 

Before it became a National Historic Landmark and one of North Carolina's most popular destinations, it was simply "home" to the Vanderbilt family. After visiting Asheville in 1888, George W. Vanderbilt (grandson of famed entrepreneur, Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt) was captivated by the area's natural beauty and began purchasing more than 120,000 acres to fulfill his vision of a self-sustaining country retreat. Designed by renowned architect, Richard Morris Hunt, the 250-room French Renaissance château is a true marvel of architecture and artistry and serves as a testament to America's Gilded Age. After 6 years of construction, George Vanderbilt officially opened Biltmore House to family and friends on Christmas Eve in 1895. Throughout the grand home, there are a total of 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces, along with a full-sized swimming pool and bowling alley in the basement. The rooms are adorned with the Vanderbilt family's original collection of antiques, furnishings, fine art, centuries-old Flemish tapestries, and more.

Today, George Vanderbilt's descendants continue his mission to preserve this national treasure. Over 1 million guests each year enjoy the Vanderbilt legacy of hospitality on this incomparable estate. 

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Biltmore Estate is located in Asheville, North Carolina, and was completed in 1895. This National Historic Landmark remains privately owned and continues to be maintained by George Vanderbilt's descendants. The estate features America's Largest Home designed by Richard Morris Hunt, 8,000 acres of renowned gardens and grounds designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted, distinct overnight accommodations including a four-star Inn and private cottages, an award-winning winery, numerous restaurants, event and meeting venues, working farms, and more.

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[hufflepuffgirl]

I went there in real life twice!!! ❤️💗❤️💗❤️

[danieldougan]

I went there in August 2016, which is absolutely not the best time to go there. We were sweating the whole time. With that said, it's stunning. It's probably better to go in October though! The downside of that is that the gardens aren't in full bloom at that time, but I suspect the foliage makes up for it.

[charlesroper]

I went on a field trip to see it when I was in the 8th grade

[chateauxdelaloire]

Nice visit ! It reminds us the famous Châteaux de la Loire ! Beautiful ! Thanks !

[adrianasofialopez]

I would love to travel and visit the house.