Biltmore Estate Asheville, NC
Oct 28, 2019 17:34:57 #
Constructed in 1895, the Biltmore Estate is 175,000 sq ft with 33 bedrooms, 65 fireplaces, and 43 bathrooms. The cost of construction was $6 million, which in today's dollars is $1.6 Billion. Well worth the $70 per person cost of admission.
Oct 28, 2019 17:36:37 #
Yes it is! It's amazing!
Been through it three times. Once took the roof tour.
Been through it three times. Once took the roof tour.
Oct 28, 2019 17:54:53 #
Yes, My wife and I have been there twice. The absolute best was during the Christmas displays. The interior & exterior displays are something else!!
Oct 28, 2019 18:08:52 #
Nanarozzi
Loc: Brentwood, TN & East TN
It’s fabulous - especially at Christmas. We Go about once a year (it’s a little over an hour from our farm). Our children love it and one has a season pass. The other got engaged there. It’s a special place. We tell everyone who goes to the Smokies to make sure they make time for the Biltmore because it’s not that far. The Chihuly glass exhibit last year was great. Glad you enjoyed it!!!
Oct 28, 2019 23:10:35 #
Oct 29, 2019 06:57:37 #
Oct 29, 2019 11:02:33 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Constructed in 1895, the Biltmore Estate is 175,000 sq ft with 33 bedrooms, 65 fireplaces, and 43 bathrooms. The cost of construction was $6 million, which in today's dollars is $1.6 Billion. Well worth the $70 per person cost of admission.
Amazing especially at Christmas. As you said well worth the $70 admission fee for a very full day of sightseeing and the restaurants are great too!
Be sure to take the evening tour at Christmas, you won't believe your eyes.
Smile,
Jimmy T Sends
Oct 29, 2019 12:27:11 #
If I remember the man who built it (the owner) spent only one night there and died of a ruptured appendix. Also three was a railroad built just to supply the house construction. Also there was special grounds work done by a leading landscape designer plus the town of Biltmore
itself was essentially created for the created for the construction. In the town when I was there years ago there was a dairy store in town that made the most wonderful milkshakes you can imagine. I was originally there when the entry cost was far less and the winery was a dairy stable. Yes I am very old.
itself was essentially created for the created for the construction. In the town when I was there years ago there was a dairy store in town that made the most wonderful milkshakes you can imagine. I was originally there when the entry cost was far less and the winery was a dairy stable. Yes I am very old.
Oct 29, 2019 12:51:57 #
SpikeW wrote:
If I remember the man who built it (the owner) spe... (show quote)
I understood that he had many friends that visited him🤗🤗👍
Oct 29, 2019 14:53:52 #
Dave327 wrote:
Yes, My wife and I have been there twice. The absolute best was during the Christmas displays. The interior & exterior displays are something else!!
My wife and I were there one year to see the Christmas decorating. Wonderful place. Been there three times. Would go again, even if $70.
Oct 29, 2019 17:14:57 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Constructed in 1895, the Biltmore Estate is 175,000 sq ft with 33 bedrooms, 65 fireplaces, and 43 bathrooms. The cost of construction was $6 million, which in today's dollars is $1.6 Billion. Well worth the $70 per person cost of admission.
Yes it is a beautiful place. My sister and I have been there. I read the book The Last Castle by Denise Kiernan. I would tour it again now that I know more of the history.
Oct 29, 2019 18:25:14 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Constructed in 1895, the Biltmore Estate is 175,000 sq ft with 33 bedrooms, 65 fireplaces, and 43 bathrooms. The cost of construction was $6 million, which in today's dollars is $1.6 Billion. Well worth the $70 per person cost of admission.
Went there in early 1950s. Wife's brother driving. Got to gate, was told admission was $8 each and he wouldn't pay it. Turned around and went home. (And the brother had a supervisor's job at Motorola!!!)
Oct 29, 2019 18:30:37 #
canarywood1
Loc: Sarasota,Florida
SpikeW wrote:
If I remember the man who built it (the owner) spe... (show quote)
George Vanderbilt died long after the opening in 1895 March of 1914, an the landscaping was by George Law Olmstead
Oct 29, 2019 22:19:06 #
Nov 3, 2019 08:45:12 #
Nanarozzi
Loc: Brentwood, TN & East TN
Christmas Tree arrives at Biltmore.
https://www.wbir.com/mobile/article/news/local/christmas-tree-arrives-at-the-biltmore-house-for-the-holidays/83-e680c2f4-eb64-4ded-bd50-c8181f824857
https://www.wbir.com/mobile/article/news/local/christmas-tree-arrives-at-the-biltmore-house-for-the-holidays/83-e680c2f4-eb64-4ded-bd50-c8181f824857
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