101 Unique Things to Do in Asheville NC & Western NC
"Chihuly at Biltmore" runs now through Feb. 2, 2025! Experience the artist's iconic creations in an intimate gallery experience at the estate’s exhibit center, Amherst at Deerpark. Buy tickets. Feature Image: Scott Michell Lean
Photo Credit: Scott Michell Lean
During the summer of 2018, "Chihuly at Biltmore" brought a spectacular sparkling exhibition in the gardens and Biltmore House: 16 monumental glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly.
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Chihuly’s creative vision utilizes light, space, and form. For more than a half-century, Chihuly has created with a variety of media, including glass, paint, charcoal, graphite, neon, ice, and polyvitro. Acclaimed for his iconic glass sculptures, Chihuly is also known for ambitious and immersive site-specific public installations and exhibitions in museums and gardens around the world.
See our main Biltmore Insider's Guide for details on visiting the estate and more events.
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Find many glass artists in Asheville and western North Carolina—many featuring special shows, tours, workshops, and events. Nearby is the River Arts District, home to 200 artists. Our top studio to watch glassblowers at work is Lexington Glassworks (pic) in downtown Asheville. Read all about Asheville glass art.
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Experience Biltmore
Take in the grandeur of our country's largest home, the "Downton Abbey" of America. Explore the many rooms inside the house, walk through breathtaking landscapes and gardens, taste vintages at the… read more
Take in the grandeur of our country's largest home, the "Downton Abbey" of America. Explore the many rooms inside the house, walk through breathtaking landscapes and gardens, taste vintages at the winery and enjoy fine dining. See many things to do with our detailed insider's guide!
Biltmore Winery
Sample wines in the Tasting Room, included in admission to Biltmore Estate. Enjoy specialty tastings and a variety of tours. Shop for all the Biltmore wines and plenty of gift items. Located in… read more
Sample wines in the Tasting Room, included in admission to Biltmore Estate. Enjoy specialty tastings and a variety of tours. Shop for all the Biltmore wines and plenty of gift items. Located in Antler Hill Village, it's open daily, from 12 to 5 pm.
