Did you know you can visit America’s largest home decorated for Christmas? Christmas at Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, is one of the most popular holiday attractions in the area, and we got to experience it during our fall road trip through the South!
Christmas at Biltmore
Christmas at Biltmore is an annual holiday celebration at the famous Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina.
Built by George Vanderbilt and completed in 1895, Biltmore House is America’s largest privately owned home, featuring an incredible 250 rooms!
Every holiday season, the mansion transforms with beautifully decorated Christmas trees, garlands, wreaths, and thousands of twinkling lights.
Visitors can explore the decorated mansion during the day or book a special Candlelight Christmas Evenings experience.
For the 2026 holiday season, Christmas at Biltmore runs from November 3, 2026, through January 10, 2027.
Visiting Biltmore Estate During Christmas
We visited Biltmore Estate during our road trip from Georgia to the Great Smoky Mountains, and Asheville was our second stop!
Our visit happened right as the estate was getting ready for Christmas, so we got to see some of the holiday decorations going up throughout the mansion.
Even though we visited before the official Christmas season began, it was such a fun way to get into the holiday spirit!
If you’ve never visited Biltmore Estate before, the house itself is impressive. From the massive rooms to the beautiful architecture, there’s so much to see inside.
Exploring the Biltmore Christmas Decorations
One of my favorite parts of visiting Biltmore during the holidays was seeing the Christmas decorations inside the mansion.
There were beautifully decorated Christmas trees, garlands, wreaths, and holiday displays throughout the rooms.
I loved seeing how the decorations complemented the historic interiors of the house.
And since we visited while the estate was preparing for the holiday season, it was especially fun to see everything coming together!
Taking a Daytime Christmas Tour of Biltmore House
We explored Biltmore House during the day, which is a great option if you want to see the decorated mansion without booking an evening experience.
The self-guided tour lets you walk through the house at your own pace and admire the historic rooms and Christmas decorations.
We personally moved through the mansion pretty quickly, spending around 30 minutes exploring the interiors.
However, if you enjoy historic homes and want to take your time reading about the rooms, I would plan for a longer visit.
There is so much history inside Biltmore House, and you could easily spend more time exploring.
Christmas at Biltmore vs. Candlelight Christmas Evenings
There are two main ways to experience Christmas at Biltmore: during the day or at night.
The daytime Christmas experience allows visitors to explore Biltmore House decorated for the holidays.
Candlelight Christmas Evenings is a separate evening experience featuring illuminated Christmas decorations, fireplaces, and live holiday music.
We only visited during the day, so I can’t speak to the evening experience personally, but it looks like a beautiful way to see the mansion!
Candlelight Christmas Evenings runs on select dates from November 3, 2026, through January 9, 2027.
Tips for Visiting Christmas at Biltmore in Asheville
If you’re planning to visit Biltmore Estate during the holidays, here are a few things to keep in mind.
- Book your tickets in advance. Christmas is a popular time to visit Biltmore, and you’ll need to reserve an entry time for the house.
- Choose between daytime and evening admission. The two experiences are different, so make sure you purchase the ticket that matches what you want to see.
- Allow extra time to explore. Biltmore Estate is much more than just the mansion, with gardens, restaurants, shops, and a winery.
- Wear comfortable shoes. You’ll be doing plenty of walking around the estate.
- Visit during the week if possible. Midweek tickets can be less expensive than weekend admission.
I also recommend visiting Antler Hill Village and the Biltmore Winery while you’re there. We stopped by the winery during our visit and walked through the underground tunnel filled with twinkling lights!
It was another fun experience to add to our day at Biltmore Estate.
Watch My Visit
Watch my visit to Christmas at Biltmore to see the holiday decorations inside America’s largest home during our trip to Asheville, North Carolina!
Final Thoughts
If you’re planning a holiday trip to Asheville, North Carolina, I definitely recommend adding Christmas at Biltmore to your itinerary!
Seeing America’s largest home decorated for the holidays was such a fun experience, especially since we visited right as the Christmas season was getting started.
Whether you’re interested in the history of Biltmore Estate or just want to see the Christmas decorations, it’s a great activity to add to your Asheville itinerary.
I’m glad we included it during our Georgia-to-the-Smokies road trip, and I’d love to return someday to experience Candlelight Christmas Evenings!
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