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Asheville & Biltmore with kids
Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina
Christmas at Biltmore with candlelight evenings in the mansion, the National Gingerbread House Competition at the Omni Grove Park Inn, and Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks.
Biltmore candlelight tickets sell out. Kids 9 and under get in free with an adult on most dates.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,130 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,760 |
| Luxury (5★) | $4,670 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
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- AprGood
- MayGood
- JunGood
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecBest
Top attractions in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Biltmore EstateAmerica's largest home
- Blue Ridge ParkwayScenic drive and overlooks
- Omni Grove Park InnNational Gingerbread House Competition
- North Carolina ArboretumWinter Lights in season
- River Arts DistrictHundreds of artists' studios
- Chimney Rock State ParkViews over Lake Lure
- Western North Carolina Nature CenterRed wolves, otters and bears
- Pisgah National ForestLooking Glass Falls
- Downtown AshevilleArt deco buildings and buskers
- Sliding RockNatural water slide in summer
Where to eat in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Biscuit Head$Gourmet biscuits and jam bar
- Sunny Point Café$$West Asheville brunch
- 12 Bones Smokehouse$$Ribs and sides
- Tupelo Honey$$Southern classics
- Chai Pani$$Indian street food
- White Duck Taco Shop$Creative tacos
- Early Girl Eatery$$Farm-to-table breakfast
- Cúrate$$$Spanish tapas
- French Broad Chocolate Lounge$Desserts and hot chocolate
- Stable Café$$Lunch on the Biltmore estate
Things to do
- Biltmore Candlelight Christmas EveningsBook well ahead
- Winter Lights at the ArboretumWalk-through light show
- Drive the Parkway to Craggy GardensShort summit trail
- Tube the French Broad RiverSummer
- Hike Graveyard FieldsWaterfalls off the Parkway
- Zipline with NavitatTreetop canopy tours
- Friday drum circle in Pritchard ParkFree, all ages
- Antler Hill VillageOn the Biltmore estate
- Bike the Biltmore trailsRentals on the estate
- Gem mining in the mountainsKids keep what they find
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.