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Visiting the Biltmore Estate

by rburkert on Nov 13th, 2009

Destinations:	South » North Carolina
Tagged as:	Asheville, Biltmore Estate, dog friendly, Nashville, pet friendly

Being flexible pays off. We wanted to visit the Biltmore Estate on Wednesday afternoon, but remnants of Hurricane Ida kept that from happening. On Thursday morning we awoke to clearing skies in Asheville. So instead of leaving first thing for Nashville, we hung out at Biltmore for a few hours.

Biltmore is situated on 8,000 acres. Completed in 1895 for George Vanderbilt II, the French-style chateau has 250 rooms (175,000 square feet) and is the largest privately owned home in the US. The bad news – it costs $60 per person to get into Biltmore whether or not you tour the home. The good news – dogs are free, and the Frederick Law Olmstead-designed grounds are dog friendly. And just a note … kennels are available in parking lot C so you can tour the house sans doggies and walk the grounds with them later!

Welcome to my humble abode.

No Ty - you were supposed to bring the ChuckIt.

This is the off-leash dog park, right?

We meandered around the grounds and gardens and then hiked the Deer Park Trail, a 2.4 mile round trip jaunt. Great exercise for Ty and Buster.

On the Deer Park Trail at the bass pond overlook.

Tonight, we are staying at the Sheraton Music City in Nashville – the only no-fee, pet friendly hotel in the area. We got upgraded to a suite … sweet!

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amber Jun 29, 2010 at 2:26 pm

cute

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Rod Burkert Nov 15, 2009 at 10:12 pm

It was nice to run into you and your husband as well. If you need any help planning a trip, please contact us.

MaryAnn Barnes Nov 15, 2009 at 7:57 pm

It was so nice to meet the 4 of you at the Biltmore on Thursday. Your site here is wonderful and I'm sure we will be using it when we travel again.I hope you all enjoyed the Biltmore as much as we did. I love the picture of Ty on the wall in front of the house. Thanks also for the map, it was a great help!

Rod Burkert Nov 15, 2009 at 11:29 am

Thanks for your comment ... so happy we could be of help!

Leila Coe Nov 13, 2009 at 11:07 pm

I had no idea Biltmore was pet-friendly, and we visit relatives outside Asheville multiple times each year! Thanks for the post - I'm looking forward to taking my dog there this holiday season. The house and grounds are supposed to be spectacular during Christmastime.