Created by George Washington Vanderbilt II in the late 1800s, the Vanderbilt Biltmore Mansion is located on an 8,000-acre estate outside the city of Asheville. The estate is still owned by the Vanderbilt family, but instead of serving as a private residence, it's now open to visitors who want to explore its 250 opulent rooms and learn more about the extravagant Gilded Age. It takes approximately two hours to explore the mansion on a self-guided tour, but it's easy to spend an entire day on the estate if you visit its famous winery, enjoy some live music on the South Terrace, and stroll the grounds.
1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803, Phone: 800-411-3812
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