Biltmore Estate. Asheville, North Carolina
The dense green lawn of Biltmore Estate characterizes it as one of the most beautiful castles in the US! The French Renaissance-styled home was finished in 1895 for George Vanderbilt and his family. It has stunning views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.
Notable sights within the Biltmore Estate include furniture from the 17th century, the Banquet Hall, with a 70-foot tall ceiling, a bowling alley, an indoor pool, artwork from the 16th century, and a fantastic library with more than 10,000 books.
This American castle also features breathtaking gardens and an extensive vineyard, where, in 1971, George Vanderbilt’s grandson William Cecil started a tradition of winemaking that still carries on to this day.