Biltmore Estate

Visit the Biltmore Estate in Asheville for a great day trip! Located just a short drive away from Little Switzerland NC in Asheville, the Biltmore House is America’s largest home and a National Historic Landmark.

The Biltmore Estate was built between 1888 and 1898 by George Washington Vanderbilt. The estate features themed gardens, a working winery, turn-of-the-century greenshouse and a large equestrian center in addition to the 175,000 square foot home. Nestled on 8,000 acres, the home was once surrounded by 125,000 acres of preserved lands. The grounds and forests at the Biltmore Estate are well maintained and preserved and much of the land can be accessed via paved walking paths. Most of the home is open for public tours. Special behind the scenes tours are also available. Summer concert series.

Explore America’s largest home and encounter the magic of Biltmore Estate. Stay with us at the Little Switzerland Inn on your next trip to the NC Blue Ridge Mountains. Our gorgeous inn offers the very best in Blue Ridge Parkway Lodging and is central to all the favorite places to visit - Grandfather Mountain, Linville Caverns, and of course, the Biltmore Estate. Come to Little Switzerland and escape the heat. Make Switzerland Inn your Blue Ridge Parkway home for a NC Blue Ridge Mountain Vacation near great Western North Carolina attractions!