Biltmore is a place that can easily take your breath away. From the awe-inspiring details inside the home to the beautifully-manicured gardens and trails, you'll find there's so much to explore.
Until Biltmore is once again able to welcome guests to the estate, Biltmore has created a series of Virtual Tour Playlists on the Biltmore YouTube Channel featuring beautiful and inspiring videos. In the videos, you'll see the gardens, Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, and more. And, keep your eye out for new virtual tour playlists expected to be uploaded in the next couple of weeks.
Here at Explore Asheville we've also developed a way to help you discover Biltmore from the comfort of your own home. Through a partnership with Biltmore and Google Street View, we're giving you a 360-degree look at favorite locations throughout the grounds and gardens.
Take the virtual tours below of places like the South Terrace, the Lagoon Trail and the Italian Garden, for a preview of what you'll see when the estate reopens.
360 View - Biltmore Estate
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Biltmore is Asheville's crown jewel. The home and estate were created by George Vanderbilt in 1895 as a retreat. The 250-room Biltmore House features four acres of floor space to help it earn the title of the largest private home in America. The view above is what you'll see when you approach the entrance to the house.
360 View - Rose Garden
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The gardens at Biltmore were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted was also the designer of New York's Central Park and the landscape surround the U.S. Capitol. Biltmore's horticulturalists continually work to preserve his original vision for the gardens and grounds, including the Rose Garden that features more than 250 varieties.
360 View - Italian Garden
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The Italian Garden is just steps away from Biltmore House. The garden features three symmetrical pools, grassy areas and Italian sculptures. The pools serve as aquatic gardens where you'll often find exotic water lilies, tropical bananas plants, papyrus and koi fish.
360 View - Terrace
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The South Terrace, just to the side of Biltmore House, offers incomparable long-range views of the mountains. You'll also find beautiful sculptures. The South Terrace is where Biltmore hosts its annual summer concert series.
360 View - Lagoon Trail
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Take the Lagoon Trail to see one of the most special and beloved views of Biltmore House. This tucked away trail is alongside the French Broad River on the way from the house to Antler Hill Village Winery, America's most visited winery. The trail is mostly flat and paved. If the conditions are right, you may just see the west side of Biltmore House reflected in the blue water of the Lagoon!
360 View - Bass Pond
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The Bass Pond is a relatively easy stroll from the gardens and it's worth the peaceful walk. When you reach the pond, one of the first things you'll notice is the Boat House, a great spot to sit and relax. Another feature is the iconic brick bridge over the pond. The bridge was featured in the film Last of the Mohicans when two central characters rode across it in a horse-drawn carriage. Below the Bass Pond you'll find a small waterfall.
