2008 Biltmore Visit Planner

BILTMORE HOUSE AND GROUNDS TOURS GUIDED GARDEN WALKS Enjoy Frederick Law Olmsted’s masterpiece of landscape design as guides provide details about the formal gardens and woodland trails. Available seasonally. FLOAT TRIPS: drift down the gentle French Broad River aboard a raft or recreational kayak. FLY-FISHING: improve your skills with custom casting and fly-tying lessons, plus daylong excursions. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES HORSEBACK RIDES: take a guided ride through woods and meadows. Custom and private rides available. OFF-ROAD DRIVING: get behind the wheel of a Land Rover to tackle off-road trails with experienced instructors. Our Kids’ Land Rover Adventure Course offers child-sized cars and obstacles for plenty of fun. AUDIO GUIDE TO BILTMORE HOUSE A digital audio recording provides room-byroom descriptions and fascinating stories about the Vanderbilts and their employees. NEW: GUIDED SEGWAY TOURS Navigate an easy-to-ride all-terrain Segway on estate trails along the French Broad River. NEW: SPORTING CLAYS SCHOOL Experience the excitement of shooting clay targets with a high-quality Beretta shotgun and a two-hour lesson. BIKING: pedal along a paved path or take on challenging single track. Rental bikes available. Our trail ride was awesome; what a great way to see the estate! We saw lots of wildlife, turkey, and deer, and rode around to the back of the house. The guide was great too; she told us lots of interesting tidbits about the history of the estate, including all the movies that were filmed here. – Lee & Judy B., Raleigh, NC BEHIND-THE-SCENES, ROOFTOP, AND GUIDED HOUSE TOURS Go up, down, and all around, from the Organ Loft to the basement. Take in amazing views from balconies and rooftops, or soak up details about Biltmore’s architecture, furnishings, and artwork. For an exclusive experience, call ahead to arrange a private tour with a personal host. LEGACY OF THE LAND Who lived here before George Vanderbilt? Discover more about earlier inhabitants during a comfortable motorcoach tour around the estate. CARRIAGE RIDES: glimpse Biltmore House like the Vanderbilts’ guests did on this familyfriendly wagon ride seating six to twelve. 15 800-411-3807 • BILTMORE.COM http://BILTMORE.COM

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Getting Here Planning Your Visit New This Year Insider Tips Biltmore House Gardens Winery River Bend Farm Specialty Tours and Outdoor Activities Dining Shopping Lodging Special Events Calendar

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