Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate: 6 Years to Build, 43 Bathrooms 🤩 Aerial America | Smithsonian Channel

Just a quaint summer home for the Vanderbilt family, The Biltmore Estate and its grounds are as stunning from the air as they are from the ground. Still the largest private estate in the U.S., this masterpiece took 6 years to build.
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[@siriosstar4789]

This house is mind blowing in person. The interior carpentry , which was done by hand makes most finish carpenters today look like amateurs . It’s really worth a visit if you have the means and time.

[@siriosstar4789]

@StrnFn9099 it is spectacular , but the price of a ticket today is ludicrous . $94 dollars for one person . 😳 When i went many years ago it was $35 and the tour was rather restrictive . i was interested in the top floor maids and butlers quarters and other obscure areas of the home that show how the staff lived . i tried to go up and the guards flipped out . rightly so i suppose but their attitude was very condescending and sarcastic . The website gives the impression that you can roam around at will but that's a bit of a stretch.

[@zoranstarcevic7529]

carpentry in 1920s is not what today they do i have 100 year old furniture in my house

[@diwi1942]

@@siriosstar4789 to see special areas take the behind the scene tours. A bit extra but not that much when I went. I've taken every behind the scenes tour they offered when I had my annual pass.

[@septemberboy7864]

I've been there 3-4 times with my family! And it is totally worth it everytime

[@leev2463]

@@siriosstar4789 yeah especially at $94 a person and they don't let you take pictures inside

[@t.mitchell9135]

I’ve camped and hiked in Pisgah National Forrest. It’s a beautiful area, I’m glad the Vanderbilts and the Federal Government preserved it.

[@bargdaffy1535]

For Real?, do you have any idea how much ecological damage the vanderbilts have caused over the decades

[@jd5997]

@@bargdaffy1535 having been built during a time where conservation was barely a concept, some is better than none.

[@doraburris8989]

I toured the home no words.can discribe this beautifual home isaw it myself breath taking pluss eight acres surrunding the main house. A visit that ill always remembe

[@ngasperson23456]

Home. I get see Cold Mountain everyday

[@romeosierratango4464]

@@bargdaffy1535 No they didnt. They Did a whole bunch of good stuff. Jobs, industrialization, charity. People like this are the reason America became a world leader. Nothing but good came from the Vanderbilts, the Carnegies & Rockefellers. If v can go back to that model of pure capitalism things would be so amazing. The marxists can move to Venezuela or East Europe.

[@Beeman448]

I highly advise to not let the ticket price deter anyone. This place is remarkable.

[@spencerpeters5129]

Ditto.

[@comicbookguy2326]

Bee Man how much is it, do you still remember?

[@kevinoneill2298]

yeah pay money to see how the rich live

[@rogerb5615]

An annual pass is the way to go, if you live nearby enough to take advantage of it. One year's admission for less than the price of four individual day passes.

[@dtvjho]

Prices as of Nov 2020 were $94 a person. Tickets are timed to prevent early entry, believe they are using quarter-hour increments, e.g. 12 noon, 12:15, 1:45, etc

[@wurly164]

I went there years ago, put this on your bucket list, you will be blown away

[@raulduke6105]

Well worth the trip

[@VoltedSoldier]

That a railroad tycoon that got rich off of cheap immigrant labor was able to amass a fortune and build a mansion with 30+ bathroom? Lol. That's idiotic...no "family" needs 30+ bathrooms in a house. I'd very well rather fallow and read about Mackenzie Scott...Jeff Bezos ex wife. 15th richest person I'm the world and worlds richest woman. 100% pure philanthropist. Donates BILLIONS every year to important causes. She has said she has more money than anyone should ever have and vowed to pass away with nothing. THAT is a person od put on my bucket list to meet.

[@jonr2192]

I'm debating whether I should go or not. I live in asheville but have never been.

[@wurly164]

@@VoltedSoldier it's their money, they are entitled to do what they want with it

[@wurly164]

@@jonr2192 the main tour is self guided, we also took a behind the scenes tour, that was very interesting. Don't go during the hot summer, it isn't air conditioned. It has air cooling, but it gets a little warm.

[@laserbeam002]

I have been twice and will go again. I only live about 60 miles away. When the Vanderbilts started building this home it added many jobs to the area. Today descendents of the Vanderbilts own and run the estate. They have a wonderful winery as well. Christmas time is truly amazing. Worth the admission and trip.

[@revekat2053]

Can you stay there overnight?

[@christelbruyneel8287]

Have been to Ashville, have seen the Biltmore several times, if ever you get the chance to go, it's worth it, UNBELIEVABLE , there was also a pool inside, would love to go back again, but have too many medical problems, they also have vineyards, can try different wines, there's a lot more I want to say, once again awesome in MANY WAYS

[@carljohnson6212]

christel bruyneel It really is, I wish the pool was filled up though. It was so big

[@nataliebuford1687]

Planet Saturn, that would be neat, but can you only imagine how difficult it would be to clean? Plus all the crazy people that would try to jump in. That’d be a lawsuit if someone was “injured”. Lol

[@mchapman132]

@@carljohnson6212 - they filled and drained the pool after each use. They didn’t have filtration systems the tour told us. They don’t use it today, it leaks.

[@juanmonge8]

They charge $69 a person now.

[@doraburris8989]

Only been there.once but.well worth it.will never forget it wonderful highlite of my life love history and theirs is.unbelieveable thanks Biltmore family

[@beckywurm8646]

We were there a year ago, it was breath taking! The ground full of flowers and greenery. A must see

[@jecoseul]

I go to the Biltmore House every day 😀, im a Uber Driver 😆

[@doctordl7757]

Is it as impressive as the depiction in this video?

[@doctordl7757]

@Angel Bulldog ok cool thank you for sharing your experience with me. 🙂

[@carljohnson6212]

Doctor DL Yes I went here on a field trip it’s the most prettiest house

[@hannahsydney9279]

LUCKY

[@lorischoonover7820]

💘

[@ugaais]

Grew up in Rhode Island so have seen their family’s “summer cottages” in Newport many times, took my family to Asheville Christmas 2019 right before the pandemic and we visited the Estate it was incredible, if I remember correctly a proper tour takes over three hours.

[@himelu]

I'm temporarily in Newport. The mansions here are amazing.

[@michaeltriba1307]

This is the COOLEST place my wife and I have visited in the USA, during the 4 years we lived in Charlotte from 1986 to 1990! 💖 I would buy it for her, except it would be too much of a challenge for the two of us to keep clean! 😂🤣

[@TURTLEORIGINAL]

😂😂😂 You're funny!

[@christobellgriffin2229]

I visited the Biltmore for my birthday and I loved it :)

[@RyanParsons]

Going to visit for my birthday as well, this Tuesday April 27th!!

[@forestrot666]

I didn't realize the level of forest conservation he did in the area,but that's rad. Hats off! Been there twice and lived right on the edge of the Pisgah for a moment. Also have always thought that house would be great to play hide and seek in.

[@AllTheBestCO]

Such a beautiful estate. One of my favorite American castles.

[@ericsmith6315]

One of the only things I'm utterly obsessed with that America has produced is The Vanderbilt Family! Have been for years! There was so much more this clip could have told everyone about Biltmore! George even created a town to house all the workers and their families near the estate.

[@jumpstreet255]

This video doesn’t do it justice... you have to see it for yourself

[@jbxy2547]

I am

[@moonnoodles6954]

The utter amount of things in the house is insane !!!

[@jmnf728]

False. It's a beautiful house, but the experience is too expensive and crowded.

[@linewater2690]

@@jmnf728 Not really lol

[@dtvjho]

It's expensive, $94 a ticket. The video says over 1 million visitors each year, and at that rate would gross the estate over $100 mil a year. A plus, they have no shortage of workers there, plenty of staff to ask questions of, or get directions. Tickets are timed e.g. entry at 12 noon, 1 pm, etc. And they are metering guests at the front door to avoid overcrowding. The tour runs through about half the house, the rest is sectioned off and presumably private.

[@guyo]

Man! built by a 26 year old man. I'm 28 and still cant even afford to buy myself a decent food.

[@water9892]

Because your'e broke

[@Dennodq]

Same

[@richardbell3636]

Remember he did not ‘earn’ from working..inherited.

[@johnlocke4695]

Life goals

[@justinmcdowell4306]

I’m 28 too! Hi!

[@terryskidmore6739]

I live in Asheville. My partner and I were gifted season passes for Christmas this year. We are looking forward to exploring the home and grounds. Looking forward to the beautiful gardens this Spring.

[@phyllisarrington7436]

Oh such fond memories of riding horses on the Biltmore Estate during my teenage years (1969-1973). Raised all my life in Buncombe county

[@mikemassey7403]

I have stayed two different times. Both weeks were week before Christmas. It was really amazing. It costs a pretty penny, but they cater to your every whim. The formal dining room was excellent. We had the executive package and loved every second of our stay. George Vanderbilt was way ahead of his time.

[@wendyleighfowlerfrizzell7845]

I live in Asheville, and been to the Biltmore House numerous times in my life. It is def a tourist attraction. If u ever visit here in Asheville, it is one of the most beautiful places to visit. Not just the Biltmore House but all of Biltmore. Hope u all enjoy our beautiful mountains!!!

[@jessicasmith7102]

I love trees and castles! Maybe someday, I will be lucky enough to visit this place and other places.

[@ccoop3774]

Please do. I drove by it on the Interstate for decades traveling to my Grandmother's house. I always told myself that I didn't have time. I finally stopped around 5 years ago. We spent the day there. It was almost breathtaking for me. I would love to go back to see the Christmas decorations.

[@1mbumgarner]

This place is unbelievable! I live near here and I have visited it many times. It is the most remarkable house you have ever seen! I definitely recommend.

[@paulainsc8212]

As a person who hates to clean 4 bathrooms I can’t imagine 26!!

[@emmettmartin2639]

I think if you can afford a house with 43 bathrooms you can afford someone to clean them for you.

[@hazelpearson7807]

43 bathrooms not 26 so that’s even more overwhelming, in fact, it would take two days to get around them all!!

[@CamAlert2]

You usually had servants to clean the house

[@robertholladay3596]

I visited the Biltmore Estate years ago and have never forgotten it. I remember some of the rooms and magnificent views as if I saw them yesterday. If you ever get a chance to see it , please don’t pass it up.

[@MC-342]

Many years ago, I had Christmas eve dinner there in the main room on the 1st floor. Spectacular 👍💖

[@hazelpearson7807]

Did you use up a years wages to pay for the privilege?? I would love to indulge in something so grand on such a special night of the year, the Christmas decorating must have been spectacular, lucky you!

[@MC-342]

@@hazelpearson7807 No actually it was part of a 6 day AAA Travel Christmas tour. It included an evening tour of the place. I don't think it's done anymore. At least not with AAA or any place that I could find. I'm a teacher. Can't afford much 😊. Back then it was pretty $ reasonable. Now the cost would be unaffordable to me.

[@ethanromano8286]

I have been there at christmas time and i wanted to go back so much everytime i am in that area but i live 1000 miles away

[@charleslee1960]

Dont feel bad i live 2 miles away and never been there

[@ncavlleguy]

This is the real deal baby!!!

[@dmab631995]

Gorgeous place...adding to my Bucket List of places to see.

[@jasmineamorgan]

been there few years ago. best time to go is during christmas time. it was wonderful!!!

[@hailielieving1278]

This home is truly gorgeous!

[@RYAN-xm6bn]

Just visited Biltmore Estate back in March with a friend, it may be expensive to visit but definitely worth it! I plan to go back so I can actually taste the wine at their winery and see the decorations during the Christmas season.

[@dingdongdaddy589]

Pretty amazing that it was ALL cleared and every piece of green was hand planted...and...their property went all the way to the mountains.

[@ragingbull154]

Spring or Christmas are the best times to visit. Beautiful flowers in the gardens during the spring and amazing decorations inside at Christmas.

[@wannyk6774]

Ended too soon. I want to see and know more. I have visited here before years ago and plan on revisiting this summer. The one thing that sticks out in my mind from before are the old pictures of the driveway and how tiny the trees were that line it. They're massive now.

[@rachelpollock8863]

Wow, I have seen the interior and could' see much outside in torrential storms. It is nice he put back some of what he took AND helped repair the Damage.

[@therealmlw]

He left an absolute masterpiece and something we Americans should be truly proud of!

[@ranlive1]

stringer 2295 So?

[@someguy2594]

stringer 2295 it only makes sense...as white Americans are EUROPEAN descendants

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Ian Holm point taken.silly comment I made.👍

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

YEA RIGHT?? HAHAHAHAHA Easy for you to say. hahahahahahahaha

[@violetcovert9186]

This place is beautiful!💕💕

[@patty4709]

Been there many times. Very beautiful with lovely grounds. Especially beautiful at Christmas.

[@dylanthechillinvillain2488]

I got so excited, I thought it was the “Baltimore Estate” 😂 Us Marylanders could never build something like that.

[@Mickju]

I was there in 1956. I was 12 at the time and it blew my mind.

[@resid3nt]

I toured the house three days ago. $85/ticket and it was worth every penny. Even with the tour, you barely see half the house as the family still won't allow the full house to be toured.

[@mitchellsmith3422]

I've been there. It's really beautiful. Took all to explore the entire mansion

[@aristropic2308]

We went to the biltmore hotel a couple years ago and we got the bus tickets to see this wonderful estate! It was during Christmas time! And the front of it was beautiful with the lights the Christmas tree and all the detail!

[@founderfayad9250]

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[@patriciapalmer1377]

I've been all over the world and this place is worth the trip to visit. It takes a full day to see it so treat yourself, stay at a B &B in a lovely old home in Ashville and enjoy both.

[@sangnu688]

I finished reading Serafina and the Black Cloak and I never knew Biltmore Estate was REAL

[@viktorponkratov3213]

I'm reading that book I love it so far starting chapter six

[@sangnu688]

it's a really great book one of my favorites

[@alexgreen6201]

I know same

[@TwoTopGirls]

Cing Sang I know same! I’m now on the second one

[@moonnoodles6954]

Anyone who has been there y’all remember that massive hallway that leads to the faint hallway with the beautiful staircase just to get to the top of the bookshelves

[@TheManOfJazz291]

YES!!! SO MANY BOOKS!!!!!

[@bulgingbattery2050]

I toured the Vanderbilt mansion many years ago. Beautiful building!

[@vinnyivanov2906]

A 26 year old built the biggest house in the U.S. Let that sink in

[@chuckgates1171]

I know someone who has lived in the woods in a tent for 12 years.

[@allenatkins2263]

How many bathrooms does it have?

[@rollingacresfarmstead206]

@@allenatkins2263 with a view like that the worlds your bathroom

[@cassandraralph5906]

Beautiful just beautiful!

[@martyj8271]

Thank You Vanderbilt's !

[@adorxlulu2558]

I STAYED AT ON OF HIS HOUSES THAT IS NOW A HOTEL :0

[@njhawk89]

This amazing story is told in the book "Fortune's Children: The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt"

[@pizzlesauce]

Thanks for recommending this. I read a full biography on Cornelius Vanderbilt and have been very interested in how the fortune was squandered starting with his grandchildren. I'll check it out.

[@jody024]

A book I need to find.

[@jessicamann7379]

I have been to the Biltmore estate and Asheville several times, love it! Go, you won’t regret it!

[@michaelkummer4740]

It’s SO beautiful!!!! if you haven’t been there you should go! It’s so worth itttt!!!!!

[@carconnoisseur4615]

I cant wait to visit the Residence I use to watch Richie Rich and Mr Destiny when I was a kid so it would be amazing to visit for it would be very Nostalgic

[@jimmyfivefingers4912]

Awesome place to visit! So much to do and see. Wonderful accommodations on site. Village Hotel is affordable. Tons of places close by in Asheville.

[@as48507]

If you can, ever, take the tour... amazing place.

[@yellowhammer3]

When I was a kid I had a big 3D Puzzle of this house. I put it together and took it apart over and over again to the point I memorized where every piece went 😏

[@venatrix1298]

I loved working here and exploring all the rooms visitors don't get to see

[@hangoutwithme346]

What was your job?

[@carolinagurl87]

I love going there!

[@danieljones1334]

Visited years ago...beautiful place!

[@slayerdearly]

I’d love to visit this place

[@lindawhite4591]

Beautiful!

[@hangoutwithme346]

Just visited. Beautiful and fun estate. Lots to do for a whole day!

[@founderfayad9250]

Hello. You are living near of Biltmore Estate? Then. May you help me please? I need your support If you can .just Let's talk in other platform

[@kimcraft38]

I love the biltmore

[@carljohnson6212]

I went inside the house on a field trip it was soooo pretty I have a lot of pictures

[@doctruth9402]

Love that whole area !

[@snow.flower]

i went to biltmore and i went on its tour. the tour guide knew the security guard and the he told us that the security guard would get so creeped out at night. i would neverrrr even imagine being alone at that home at night..

[@ranlive1]

snow flower Why?

[@snow.flower]

It's supposedly haunted.

[@beedoubleu547]

I used to work here. It's very haunted.

[@mvhernandez83]

I just went to Biltmore yesterday and it was awesome!

[@jessepanders1407]

Can't believe Don Anderson from CNN is the great great grandson of the Vanderbilts.

[@mannyfox8089]

how bout the other C1A host .. the fairy - also vandy relative

[@USA50_]

America is a great country 😊👍🙂🇺🇲❤️

[@creatingreality291]

Beautiful.

[@ctg18158]

Wonderful place to visit.

[@shadyman6346]

Cute starter home...

[@Kingfisher1215]

There is a home being built near my mountain home. The home is built of logs however. It's inspired by the Biltmore and has been under construction off and on for about 20 years. Right now it's 130,000 square feet but there are plans to add another 40,000 sq ft. I just hope it gets done but then again, the traffic will increase immensely when it's complete.

[@In2MeUcU]

Christmas is amazing here!

[@rickgarcia8481]

I went years ago... And the grounds were as spectacular as the home.. I read that some scenes from the Peter sellers movie, Being There were shot on the property. Definitely a place to put on your list.

[@Tessuroh]

This one house got more bathrooms than I’ve ever used in my whole life.

[@mjbventura1108]

Wow amazing..

[@JF32304]

I was there back in 2016 I believe. Too the tour that takes you behind closed doors; sub basement, basement, just everywhere! Had our own tour guide essentially as it was just me and my dad with the guide. Up in the attic out onto the terrace, I guarantee there are hidden rooms in this place. The fireplace in the main dining hall is absolutely massive! I'm about 6'2" and I can stand in the fireplaces!! Amazingly though... It's not finished, there are some areas of the place that aren't complete. George died before it was fully done. He never really got the chance to enjoy it with his family. Very unfortunate.

[@natashatomlinson4548]

I certainly wouldn’t call Vanderbilt “ unfortunate.”

[@vitalekg]

Been to biltmore on new years eve and welcomed the 2022 inside the estate

[@founderfayad9250]

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[@ebonylewis1680]

What a beautiful home.

[@founderfayad9250]

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[@GentleRain21]

Christmas as Biltmore is a dream trip, so I'm told. Hope to make it some day.

[@Twdsuperfan2010]

Anderson Cooper is related to a Vanderbilt. his mothers name is Gloria Vanderbilt.

[@larikipe940]

Anderson Cooper is the Queen of fake news.

[@kevinoneill2298]

anderson cooper is a pus

[@jody024]

The Family Originated in the Netherlands, and the original family name was van der Bilt the Family came from the Bilt, a town and municipality in the Netherlands, it got bastardized into Vanderbilt later on.

[@Jude74]

Ironically he has never been there.

[@Tarheel13]

Elliott Feaster He is the son of Gloria Vanderbilt.

[@btetschner]

Thank you for the video.

[@MB-ok6np]

Been here place is insanely magical

[@brennanwn]

What a wonderful Site 😀😀

[@lindajones8895]

I cant wait to go. During Christmas is beautiful. I've only seen pictures and videos.

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Hello from Ukraine

[@crazychicSHENA]

I've Been to Biltmore estate 🏰 it's so beautiful ❤️ in the Christmas ⛄🎄 season.

[@founderfayad9250]

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[@answer420]

I live just miles away and maintain a seasonal pass for Biltmore. Nothing quite like smoking a good joint and enjoying this majestic home and its acres of relaxation.

[@vickykeener9430]

They use to take us from Brevard NC starting in elementary school and proceeded several years afterwards Permission slips were sent home and a request for $1 for admission and to pack a lunch was mentioned took us on school activity buses. I loved those trips as a adult I have eaten at the restaurants near the winery and taken xmas tours all simply beautiful adventures

[@skinnywhitekidproductions6102]

It's beautiful to see in real life

[@lucasa7093]

I'll bet I have more TV's than Vanderbilt.

[@troycarpenter9074]

I love biltmore.

[@myrtlemcnappy1641]

Acquired.... thats a cute way to put it ....

[@yukibar]

If you can get there at Christmas, it's amazing!

[@carolalmanza8574]

Omg it was so incredible, when we left I wanted to cry 😭, I especially love the basement where the servants sleept and cooked, man it was just amazing

[@ranlive1]

The weird show If it will make you feel better you're welcome to come live in my basement and clean my house.

[@BOLLOCKS1968]

Definitely on my COVID bucket list ✌🏤