Biltmore suspends House tours, other experiences

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – The Biltmore has temporarily suspended some of their guest experiences as a precaution for coronavirus.

Biltmore will temporarily modify operations effective March 17 – 31.

Employees who were scheduled to work will be paid during this time period, according to a press release.

Biltmore will suspend the following guest experiences through March 31:

• Tours of Biltmore House
• Retail stores and restaurants in the immediate Biltmore House complex
• Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, located at Amherst
• Estate trolleys, with the exception of ADA assistance shuttles
• Deerpark Restaurant

The following guest experiences will remain open:

• All Biltmore gardens and grounds. Guests will be permitted to drive personal vehicles through the gardens March 17 –  March 31.
• The Inn on Biltmore Estate
• Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate
• Antler Hill Village, including shops and restaurants
• Biltmore Winery
• Most outdoor activities

Visit Biltmore’s Health and Safety Update page for more information.