The Biltmore Estate, the largest privately owned home in America, built by George Vanderbilt between 1889 and 1895, is one of area’s major tourist draws as viewed on October 20, 2016 in Asheville, North Carolina. Named one of the “Top 10 Great Places to Retire” by AARP, Asheville is experiencing a major cultural revolution, with the addition of new residents, restaurants, live music, and a vibrant arts community.George Rose/Getty Images
Historic Biltmore Estate shutters after floods from Hurricane Helene ravage Asheville
The entrance to Biltmore and other low-lying areas, such as its farm, experienced significant wind, flooding, and building damage, the estate announced.