Biltmore Estate

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This is a summary of many trips in 2006 and 2007, I should split this into separate journals, but have not the time!

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Biltmore Estate

January 3, 2007

We toured the largest house in the US. Impressive and very nice weather too 70F. This place is in Asheville NC and is a quick stop off the Blue Ridge Parkway or is easily access by way of I-40. Parking is a big problem and the cost of the entrance is expensive. Since the Christmas rush was over, we got our tickets for a very steep discount. Lucky for us!!!

The house was built by George Vanderbilt and is incredibly huge. Construction was started in 1889 and completed in 1895. The stat's on the house are amazing, 175,000 sq feet, 70ft ceilings, 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, indoor pool and a bowling alley. Originally the estate was 125,000 acres, but now is only 8,000 acres.

Also on the estate are outdoor activities (equestrian & canoe & kayak), a winery, and extensive gardens. You may walk in the gardens for hours if you wish. I didn't haha, but they were beautiful.