Get close to fall color at Biltmore

The great indoors offers a new look, too: Biltmore House re-opens two rooms

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Sep 03, 2013, 02:03 ET

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall road trips through the western North Carolina mountains offer what very few areas in the country can: a chance to drive on roads canopied in brilliant autumn leaves. Stopping at Biltmore along the way is a great fall travel idea since the estate's 8,000 acres give the chance to stretch the legs and explore that color close up.

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Park the car and wander through Biltmore's formal gardens, filled with colorful mums and other seasonal blooms; hike through forests; or even climb to the rooftop of America's Largest Home, the 250-room Biltmore House. Whatever you choose, Biltmore's sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains makes the estate a sweet spot for taking in vivid fall color.

The estate's guided outdoor experiences include horseback riding, Segway tours, sporting clays, fly fishing, archery, river float trips and bike riding. Guided indoor activities take you behind the scenes of Biltmore House to explore more about how the home operated when the Vanderbilt family lived in it more than a century ago.

NEW inside Biltmore House
Two rooms inside Biltmore House – the Second Floor Living Hall and the Salon – will re-open this fall after a lengthy restoration project that returns them to their appearances as they were when George Vanderbilt opened the home in 1895. The Second Floor Living Hall re-opened on Sept. 1, and the Salon re-opens Oct. 1.

Biltmore celebrates North Carolina Wine Month in September
During September, enjoy special activities including wine tastings, live music and special menus to celebrate the state's wine industry. Biltmore's Winery features self-guided tours and a tasting room offering free samples of the estate's award-winning varieties.

Fun for families
Families will enjoy Antler Hill Village where children can run off energy in the Village Green, play at Pisgah Playground, and meander through the Children's Maze. Live music during Fridays After Five turn the village into a great spot for unwinding after a day on the estate.

Extend your stay at Inn on Biltmore Estate
Linger on the estate by staying a night or more at the award-winning Inn on Biltmore Estate. Several specials are available through the season, including a Suite September Deal saving 30 percent off our most luxurious suites; and a Fall Celebration Package, Oct. 25-27.

Fall travel deals at Biltmore
Save $15 on daytime admission by purchasing tickets seven days or more prior to visiting on www.biltmore.com. Booking within six days of visit, save $10. Youth ages 10-16 are half off the adult admission price.

More information about fall at Biltmore is available at www.biltmore.com.

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