The Biltmore Estate, a family-owned mansion in Asheville, NC, is a gorgeous place and a popular filming location.
The stunning exterior of the Biltmore Estate. (Photo credit Biltmore.com)
The estate has been seen in films ranging from “Forrest Gump” to “Hannibal,” and was used as the Rich Manor in the 1994 Macaulay Culkin family comedy “Richie Rich.” 1998’s Robin Williams tearjerker “Patch Adams” filmed many scenes at the estate (with much other footage being taken at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill).
The estate's grandiose banquet hall. (Photo courtesy of Biltmore.com)
You can really live the movies by visiting and staying at the 250-room modern-day castle. You can buy tickets online or at the gate that gain you access to the Biltmore House (where you can take a self-guided tour or a more in-depth one for a little extra change), the gardens, the winery, and the farm. Parking is free and there are also dining and shopping to indulge in! Tickets for adults range from $33-59 due to the date of your trip. There are also special rates for groups of 20 0r more.
The Inn. (Photo courtesy of Biltmore.com)
You can stay overnight in the lap of luxury at the Estate’s Inn or Cottage. If you stay on any package of two or more nights, you get free tickets to explore the house.
- Story by Christina LeBlanc, Executive Editor
