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The Biltmore Estate is America’s largest home, built by George Vanderbilt II. Building began on the 250-room French Renaissance home in 1889. Completion took a team of the country’s finest craftsmen over 6 years. By 1900, George and his new wife, Edith Dresser, began construction on a dairy and horse barn, which served the families that farmed the land. In response to a request to help increase tourism during the depression, the home was opened to the public in 1930. A winery was founded on the property in the 1970’s by Vanderbilt’s grandsons, with an inn and hotels to follow in the 2000’s. Several tours of the home, gardens, and winery are available to the public. Funds earned help preserve the estate and grounds.
1 Lodge Street, Asheville, NC 28803, Phone: 800-411-3812
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