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Explore Asheville

Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Village, and Beyond

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Biltmore Estate

Explore America's Largest Home

Biltmore Estate is Asheville's premier tourist destination. This grand, palatial mansion was built in 1895 for George Vanderbilt, grandson of the famed industrialist and philanthropist Cornelius Vanderbilt. Biltmore Estate is the largest home in the United States, with 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, a banquet hall, a library containing over 10,000 volumes, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a bowling alley, and so much more.

Built in the elegant French Renaissance style, Biltmore Estate is surrounded by beautifully manicured Italian gardens and 22 miles of well-maintained hiking trails, earning it the nickname "The Versaille of America." It is easy to spend an entire day exploring the magnificence of Biltmore Estate. You can see the estate by foot, bicycle, horse carriage, or even a Segway. Whether you come to view the impressive collection of Impressionist art, get lost in the immaculate gardens, or admire the views of the lovely French Broad River, Biltmore Estate should be at the very top of your Asheville travel itinerary.

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Biltmore Village

First Rate Shopping, Dining, and Recreation

You should also plan a visit to the historic Biltmore Village. Biltmore Village began as a residential community for workers at Biltmore Estate but now offers first-rate shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities for Asheville tourists and locals alike. Explore Biltmore Village before or after your trip to Biltmore Estate, or swing by anytime during your stay at the Inn. We're just a stone's throw away.

Other Asheville Attractions

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Omni Grove Park Inn
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Biltmore Village
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Grove Arcade
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LaZoom Tours
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River Arts District
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Folk Art Museum
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Asheville Arts Museum
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West Asheville
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Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
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WNC Nature Center
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Asheville Walking Tours
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Shoji Spa
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Fine Dining & Local Brews

Exploring Food & Drinks in Asheville

Asheville is also known for its thriving beer scene, which is how it got the nickname "Beer City USA." With more than 23 breweries per capita, Asheville boasts more breweries than anywhere else in the USA. It is fun and easy to do a brewery tour of Asheville because many of the breweries are clustered close together on Asheville's South Slope.