5 Picturesque Outdoor Locations You’ll Want to Visit at Biltmore Estate
One of my all-time favorite places to visit year after year would definitely be Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. It is becoming a tradition for my mother and I to take a girls trip at least once a year. Last year, everything was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so our 2020 trip didn’t happen. Therefore, we were especially eager to come back for a visit this year!
#1 Rampe Douce
At the very top of the zigzagging limestone Rampe Douce (French for “gentle/soft ramp”), you will find the best view of Biltmore Estate. You will see this wall to your left as soon as you enter the estate. This is the most picturesque view of the entire home, and it also leads into a peaceful grassy hillside known as The Vista.
#2 Rose Garden
Some of my most favorite things to do on the estate are visiting the gardens and the winery. If you know me, you know I LOVE all things plants. If you are a plant person, I highly recommend visiting the gardens. Biltmore has a total of six gardens: the Italian Garden, Shrub Garden, Walled Garden, Rose Garden, and Azalea Garden. The Rose Garden is absolutely breathtaking. There are a variety of roses, including the same heirloom varieties that were enjoyed by the Vanderbilts in the 1800s. The roses begin to bloom mid-May and continue to produce lovely blooms throughout June.#3 Library Terrace
The Library Terrace overlooks the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville and it is the perfect place to relax and read a good book. Sit under the fragrant wisteria, listen to the birds chirp, and take in all of the beauty that surrounds this picturesque location.
#4 South Terrace Pergola
The pergola attached below the South Terrace offers a beautiful walkway and seating area to take in fresh air and delight in the peaceful atmosphere. There are also four marble busts, one for each season, positioned along the stone wall. The busts nestled along the wall and aged wisteria vines growing around the columns give total Pride and Prejudice Vibes.
#5 Walled Garden
Of course, I can’t go without mentioning the four-acre formal Walled Garden! I had never visited Biltmore in the spring before, but I will definitely be taking more spring trips in the future. This year, these ornamental onions had just about everyone talking. They were such an interesting addition to the garden. The Walled Garden also featured wild pansies, woodland sage, snapdragons, and irises.
So, that’s it! Those are my top 5 must see outdoor locations at The Biltmore Estate. I hope you enjoyed this post, and if you ever visit Biltmore (or revisit), I hope you enjoy these locations as much as I did!
