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Biltmore Forest

Biltmore Forest is a town in Buncombe district, North Carolina, United States of about 1,441 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Biltmore Estate, Lake Julian and Thomas Wolfe House.

35.5337° N, 82.5285° WPop. 1,441

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Within 30 km101 places
Within 50 km124
Must-see119
Notable85
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Biltmore Forest

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:48 pm

52 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Biltmore Forest
  2. Lake Julianlake · 45 min
  3. North Carolina Arboretumpark · 45 min
  4. Lake Ashnocalake · 45 min
  5. Beaver Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Thomas Wolfe Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Biltmore Forest
Today’s loopBiltmore ForestStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Biltmore Forest?

Biltmore Estate (attraction, about 4 km), Lake Julian (lake, about 8 km), Thomas Wolfe House (heritage site, about 9 km), Basilica of Saint Lawrence (church, about 9 km), Saint Lukes Church (church, about 10 km), Beaucatcher Mountain (viewpoint, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Biltmore Forest?

124 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Biltmore Forest?

Lone Pine Mountain, about 2 km by road; Busbee Mountain (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Biltmore Forest?

Level 42 Gallery & Studio, about 7 km by road; Marquee (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Biltmore Forest?

Start in Biltmore Forest, visit Lake Julian, then North Carolina Arboretum, then Lake Ashnoca, then Beaver Lake, then Thomas Wolfe House, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.