Prior to my visit to the Estate, I wish I had known how much there was to see and do at the Biltmore Antler Hill Village! So, I thought I would make a guide to it!
Biltmore Antler Hill Village
I feel like most people only consider the house when they visit the estate. However, there’s a whole other little shopping/dining/attractions area on the estate. That’s the Antler Hill Village! I didn’t realize how much there was to do here until I visited and we walked around during our visit. Without further ado, here are the things you can enjoy when you visit here.
Winery and Tastings
The Biltmore has its own winery and its located in the Village! There are a couple of chances to try their wine around the estate, including in the Tasting Room located in the Village. There’s also a Wine Bar and Wine Shop. We aren’t big drinkers, so we didn’t visit any of these locations, but I know it’s popular with lots of folks!
The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad Exhibition
One of the highlights from our trip, was visiting this exhibition. This is where lots of Vanderbilt family artifacts are on display. The one that excited us the most was a chess set that belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte! It was nice to learn about the historic family as well as the historic pieces on display. This is a must-see for any history buff!
Barn
Towards the back of the Village, there’s the Antler Hill Barn. It was nice to walk around here and see some old farming equipment and to learn about the farming efforts of the estate. There’s also a short film playing with seating that goes over some of the history. Additionally, there are some craft demonstrations happening here. Unfortunately, I can’t find the hours for any of those craftspeople and there weren’t many there on the day we visited. We did see some broom making though.
Farmyard and Playground
To the side of the Barn is the Farmyard! Here is where you can see live animals! This is a great learning opportunity for children and we noticed several families enjoying their time here. It’s also great for adults to relax and take in some mother nature. Also, for people with children, you will be happy to know there’s the Pisgah Playground near the Barn/Farmyard. We obviously didn’t play on it, but it looked like kids were having fun.
Shopping
The Village has four shops: Antler Hill Outfitters, The Barn Door, Traditions, and Wine Shop. I got some discounted Christmas bowls (non-Biltmore branded) at The Barn Door! So, there’s a nice assortment of items to pick from at these shops.
Dining
There are also several great dining options here. I reviewed the lunch we had at Cedric’s Tavern as well as our meals at the Village Social (located in the Village Hotel) and the treats we got before leaving at The Creamery in my Biltmore Estate Restaurants Guide. I didn’t eat anything bad at the Estate, so I wouldn’t hesitate to try anything here.
Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate
Lastly, the Village Hotel is located at the Village! You can read my full Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate Review, but it was so convenient to stay here. We simply had to walk out the back of the hotel and up a few stairs to find ourselves in the Village!
Antler Hill Village
As you can see, there’s lots to enjoy in the Biltmore Antler Hill Village! From learning to shopping and dining, you can easily spend several hours just roaming around here. So, have you visited?
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