Biltmore Estate

The Biltmore Estate, built by the Vanderbilts, is truly an impressive estate rivaling those found in Europe. At one time the Vanderbilts owned nearly half of North Carolina.
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The drive from the entrance to the Biltmore home is quite long.
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The front gates to the home.
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Entrance to the Biltmore Estate.
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Another view of the walking area.
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Turtle fountain.
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The exit gates of the house. The road takes you to the winery.
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To the left is a walking and sitting area, to the right is the Biltmore house.
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Fish fountain.
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The Biltmore gardens.
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The cultured lawns of the estate.
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The cultured lawns of the estate.
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The Biltmore house
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Another view of the Biltmore house.
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The Biltmore house.
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A closer view of the Biltmore house.
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Fish fountain close up.
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The Biltmore house.
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The Biltmore house.
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The Biltmore house.
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Behind the windows is a winding staircase that goes from the basement to the top of the house.