
Aerial photography of Biltmore House is prohibited without written consent. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones while on Biltmore property is prohibited. Recording, filming, photography, or taping of any concert is strictly prohibited. All commercial uses are prohibited without express written consent. For wedding photography, see the policy below. The following are not permitted for personal photography or sketching: changing of clothing, hair or make-up styling, lighting set-up, or disruption of guest areas. Set up must be minimal, requiring no more than two pieces of equipment. Taking photographs of the exterior of Biltmore House and grounds or sketching images of the house or estate grounds is permitted for personal use only.

For the safety and convenience of all guests, group photos must be taken outside of Biltmore House. Video cameras, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, or any other photography equipment are not allowed inside Biltmore House. Photography is not permitted on specialty tours inside Biltmore House. Taking photographs by cell phone or cameras, without flash, is permitted on the self-guided tour for personal use only. Thank you for helping us preserve the integrity of the Biltmore name and image by cooperating with the following policies. Please visit the Outdoor Adventure Center and/or Bike Barn in Antler Hill Village for instructions and trail maps.īike rentals are also available at the Bike Barn for an additional fee. Should you or your guests violate these policies, we reserve the right to revoke estate access via bicycle and/or your Annual Pass at any time. Must remain in line when presenting their Admission Ticket or Annual Pass at Biltmore’s Lodge Gate, Admissions Gate, or Passholder Entry Lane.May not travel the wrong way/against traffic.May not pass other guest or estate vehicles, carriage horses, or other bicycle riders.Younger than 16 must wear a helmet at all times.Per these laws and policies, bicycle riders: If you need to park your bicycle to tour Biltmore House, bicycle storage is located near the North iron gate by the Rampe Douce.Īll guests must follow ALL rules as established through the Laws of the State of North Carolina as well as Biltmore policies. May not park at Group Sales, Gate House Gift Shop, or the Reception & Ticketing Sales Center to unload your bicycle if you do so, you will be asked to return to your motor vehicle and park elsewhere to unload.Must travel either to parking areas near the house or to Antler Hill Village parking.

If you are transporting bicycles on your motor vehicle, you: Must exit via the estate’s main entrance unless instructed to do otherwise.

May access estate roads to travel directly to your destination.Must stop at Lodge Gate to present your Pass or admission ticket.If your primary mode of transportation onto the estate is a bicycle, you: Beyond the Bollards to the front of Biltmore House.Garden paths riders must disembark and “walk” their bicycles in these areas.Shuttle route area in front of Biltmore House.All trails designated for horseback riding.Both bike riders and guests in cars have access to the same roads.īicycles are prohibited in the following areas: You are welcome to ride your bike in the following areas:īicycle riding is allowed on estate property and roads as well as designated bike trails throughout the estate. To ride your bike on the estate, you must be a Biltmore Annual Passholder, a guest of The Inn, Village Hotel, or Cottages on Biltmore Estate®, or have an estate daytime admission ticket for that day. All traffic and directional signage on estate property applies equally to motor vehicles and bicycles.
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Bicycles are considered vehicles in North Carolina and must be operated in full compliance with state vehicle laws as well as Biltmore policies.
