Cecil Sr., now 87, still lives in Asheville and his name remains on the title to the property. Under Cecil’s leadership, Biltmore has aimed to evolve from an attraction to a destination where guests could linger and even stay overnight. read more
•What: Biltmore Estate, the former home of George Vanderbilt that is the largest privately owned home in the nation. Includes gardens, hotel, winery. •Where: Asheville, N.C. read more
Biltmore Estate is a large (6950.4 acre or 10.86 square miles) private estate and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina. read more