Biltmore Packages Basic Information And Activities

By William Wood


Biltmore Estate, a large estate located in Asheville, NC is a tourist attraction privately owned by the heirs of the original owners and have a mansion for its main residence. A village is withing it which is supporting itself with different type of farms and amenities like school, church, shops and clinic. Its setting is picturesque and the village looks like those from Europe because of its architecture.

There is an inn also within for visitors who will be visiting the place and staying for days and experience living there. This could be done by buying Biltmore packages which offer different combination of activities to be enjoyed. Here are some essential details about the estate and the available activities you can choose from.

An audio house tour of the main residence will provide an entertaining story about the history, architecture, artworks, antiques and living at the estate. It has all the information about more than forty rooms publicly open and you could explore the place at your own pace. There are also in depth selections for some rooms so do them if you have time.

It has impressive gardens famous around the world which is beautiful in all seasons and specially on spring and fall. These gardens are designed by a renowned landscape architect which includes natural and formal spaces like terraces, garden sculptures and large conservatory. The area is a downhill from the house so the return would be an uphill work.

A winery is also there and is among the most visited wineries in America which was converted from an old dairy barn. Winery special tours and for other places are available in the estate and they explore the artworks, history, architecture and others of these places. The tours provide added insight to the owners and their vision including the challenges they faced.

The farm can be explored to interact with the friendly farm animals then visit kitchen garden which were important for the vision the village has of supporting itself. Their products are used in the various restaurants you can dine in the area. Located on various parts and offers snacks or meals resulting in many selections.

You can explore the other areas in many ways aside from the gardens and house. These can be done by biking, carriage rides, horseback riding, segway tours or river float trips for a fee. You could also just hike and walk by getting a trail map as a guide on where you would be going.

Seasonal events are also available where you can enjoy your visit with a seasonal celebration. Christmas is one of them where beautiful decorations and Christmas trees are plenty with musical performances on scheduled days. Another is in spring where the gardens are more beautiful with flowers blooming and includes celebrations and festivals.

Take a few lessons for outdoor activities such as sporting clays, fly fishing and off road driving. Numerous shops are available so you can purchase different items as a remembrance. These include plants, wines, toys, furnishings and other unique ones.




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