Visitor Information

Visitor Information FAQs

• What address do I use for arrival to Biltmore Estate using GPS?

  The address for the entrance to Biltmore Estate is 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803.

  If you don’t use this address with your GPS, your GPS could take you to an incorrect entrance.

• Can you provide local driving directions?

  Local Driving Directions

  Below are recommended routes to Biltmore. Please visit NC Department of Transportation website for real-time information on road conditions or construction delays.

  Address for GPS directions: 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803

  From Interstate 40 East
  Take I-40 east to Asheville. Take exit 50 (US Highway 25), then turn left at the traffic light after exiting. Stay in the left lane and follow signs to the Biltmore entrance.

  From Interstate 40 West
  Take I-40 west to Asheville and take exit 50B (US Highway 25 North). After exiting, stay in the left lane and follow signs to the Biltmore entrance.

  From Interstate 26/US Highway 19/23 East
  Take I-26 east to Asheville. In Asheville, take I-240 east to I-40 west. Follow I-40 west to exit 50B (US Highway 25 North). After exiting, stay in the left lane and follow signs to the Biltmore entrance.

  From Interstate 26 West
  Follow I-26 west toward Asheville to exit 31A (Hickory/Knoxville exit). Take I-40 east to exit 50 (US Highway 25), then turn left at the traffic light after exiting. Stay in the left lane and follow signs to the Biltmore entrance.

  From the Blue Ridge Parkway
  Take the US Highway 25 North exit; Biltmore is approximately 4 miles from the parkway.

• Is there parking near Biltmore House?

  Yes. Please use Lots A and B to enjoy an 8- to 10-minute walk to the house and gardens. To see all estate parking lot locations, view our Estate Map.

• Do you have ADA shuttles from the parking lots to Biltmore House?

  Yes. Accessible parking and ADA shuttles for guests with mobility disabilities and state-issued parking permits are available in lot B.

  Shuttle service to Biltmore House from parking lots C, D, and E is available only when lots A and B (walking distance lots) are full.

  Animals (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed on shuttles.

  For more information, view Estate Accessibility, or contact the Reception & Ticketing Sales Center or Guest Services.

• Will estate-wide shuttle transportation be available?

  No. Estate shuttles from Biltmore House to Antler Hill Village and lodging shuttles from The Inn and Village Hotel are temporarily suspended. Please be prepared to use a personal vehicle for travel between areas on the estate during this time.

  Shuttle service to Biltmore House from parking lots C, D, and E is available only when lots A and B (walking distance lots) are full.

  Complimentary shuttle service from Biltmore House to the Conservatory in the Walled Garden is available April through October. There is also accessible parking located next to the Conservatory for the Walled Garden.

  Animals (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed on shuttles.

• What if I arrive by Taxi, Uber, Lyft?

  If you plan to arrive by an external transportation service such as taxi, Uber, or Lyft, you may request they take you to any estate locations.

  Shuttles are not currently available to transport you between estate locations. You will need to continue to utilize the external transportation throughout your visit.

  Note: wheeled luggage is NOT permitted in the Biltmore House & Gardens area. Please review our bag policy.

• Do your lodging accommodations include transportation around the estate?

  We have temporarily suspended transportation for lodging guests

• Where is the nearest airport?

  Asheville Regional Airport is the nearest airport to Biltmore.

• What are estate travel distances?
  • Reception & Ticketing Sales Center to Biltmore House: 3 miles
  • Biltmore House to Antler Hill Village & Winery: 5 miles
  • The Inn on Biltmore Estate to Biltmore House: 4 miles
  • Biltmore House to Deerpark: 2 miles
  • Antler Hill Village & Winery to Deerpark: 2 miles
  • Reception & Ticketing Sales Center to The Inn on Biltmore Estate: 2 miles
• How long does it take to tour the estate?

  Plan on spending at least one full day at Biltmore. Two days are recommended because there is so much to see and do on our 8,000-acre estate: the house, gardens, Winery, working farm, and a variety of outdoor activities, shops, and exceptional dining options.