Biltmore House

Biltmore House is a Châteauesque house in Asheville, North Carolina, and a filming location for Richie Rich (1994), Hannibal (2001) and Being There (1979) among other productions. Built in 1889-1895, it was designed by Richard Morris Hunt, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by George Washington Vanderbilt II.

Location: 1 Lodge Street, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0075, SRC-0076, SRC-0420, SRC-0421
• Designed by Richard Morris Hunt
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0077, SRC-0078
• Built 1889–1895
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0078, SRC-0076, SRC-0421, SRC-2795
• Architectural style: Châteauesque
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0075, SRC-0076, SRC-0077
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (1963); National Register of Historic Places (1966)
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0079, SRC-0076, SRC-0420
• Appeared in Richie Rich (movie, 1994) — as filming location
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0080, SRC-0081
• Appeared in Hannibal (movie, 2001) — as filming location
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0080, SRC-0081
• Appeared in Being There (movie, 1979) — as filming location
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0080, SRC-0081
• Owned by George Washington Vanderbilt II
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0075, SRC-0078, SRC-0420
• Appeared in The Swan (movie, 1956)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0080, SRC-3026
• Appeared in The Private Eyes (movie, 1980)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0080, SRC-3026
• Appeared in Mr. Destiny (movie, 1990)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0080, SRC-3026
• Appeared in My Fellow Americans (movie, 1996)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0080, SRC-3026
• Appeared in Patch Adams (movie, 1998)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0080, SRC-3026
• Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted — architect
  confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0076, SRC-3027, SRC-3973, SRC-3974
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark District (Biltmore Estate; 138 contributing resources)
  confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0420, SRC-0076, SRC-3975, SRC-4401
• Appeared in Forrest Gump (movie, 1994)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0080, SRC-0081
• Appeared in The Odd Life of Timothy Green (movie, 2012)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0080, SRC-0081
• Appeared in A Biltmore Christmas (movie, 2023)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0080, SRC-0081
• Appeared in The Last of the Mohicans (movie, 1992)
  confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-0080, SRC-4429, SRC-0081, SRC-5000, SRC-5001, SRC-5002
• Appeared in A Breed Apart (movie, 1984)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10257, SRC-0081

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0075 — NC Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0076 — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0077 — Biltmore Company (official operator) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0078 — NC Architects & Builders (NCSU Libraries) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0079 — Biltmore Company (official operator) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0080 — Biltmore Company (official operator) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0081 — The Smokies (journalism) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0420 — National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, Biltmore Estate (Additional Documentation and Boundary Reduction) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0421 — Encyclopaedia Britannica – Biltmore Estate (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10257 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Breed_Apart_(1984_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2795 — 10 fast facts about Biltmore – Biltmore (official) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3026 — Explore Asheville — Asheville in the Movies (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3027 — Biltmore — Olmsted's Living Masterpiece of Landscape Design (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3973 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3974 — biltmore.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3975 — tclf.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4401 — nc.gov (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4429 — nc.gov (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4648 — The Biltmore Company (official) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4649 — RomanticAsheville.com (Tier 2, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5000 — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5001 — Movie-Locations.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5002 — The Cinemaholic (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions

Where was A Biltmore Christmas filmed?

Biltmore House, in Asheville, North Carolina, is a real-world filming location used for A Biltmore Christmas. This property has also appeared on screen in A Breed Apart, Being There, Forrest Gump, Hannibal.

Where was A Breed Apart filmed?

Biltmore House, in Asheville, North Carolina, is a real-world filming location used for A Breed Apart. This property has also appeared on screen in A Biltmore Christmas, Being There, Forrest Gump, Hannibal.

Where was Being There filmed?

Biltmore House, in Asheville, North Carolina, is a real-world filming location used for Being There. This property has also appeared on screen in A Biltmore Christmas, A Breed Apart, Forrest Gump, Hannibal.

Where was Forrest Gump filmed?

Biltmore House, in Asheville, North Carolina, is a real-world filming location used for Forrest Gump. This property has also appeared on screen in A Biltmore Christmas, A Breed Apart, Being There, Hannibal.

Can you visit Biltmore House?

Yes — Biltmore House is open to the public. Hours: Open daily; timed-entry reservation required for Biltmore House (hours vary seasonally). Admission: Daytime House & Grounds admission ~$55-$85 (seasonal; $10 off online). Youth 10-16 half price; 9 & under free with paying adult. Senior and military discounts available.

Who designed Biltmore House?

Biltmore House was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.

Where is Biltmore House located?

Biltmore House is located in Asheville, North Carolina.