TheBuzzReads.com | Explore Popular Blogs

Hidden secrets of the magical Biltmore estate

Biltmore is the largest privately-owned house in the country, and it’s a shining symbol of the iconic Guilded Age of the country’s history in the 19th and 20th centuries. These qualities, among many others, make the Biltmore estate a timeless experience for the tourists visiting this immaculate residency every year. One can endlessly explore the 8000-acre estate, which includes the 250-room mansion, 75 acres of incredible gardens, and the country’s most-visited winery.

Biltmore estate
Here are some of the most incredible places and experiences to witness in the Biltmore estate:

Antler Hill Village
The Antler Hill Village offers a tranquil experience to visitors, who can dine, shop, and discover more about the illustrious Biltmore history. Apart from being the home to the famous Biltmore Farm and Winery, this village also has a base camp for fun programs and activities. The farm also drips with exquisiteness; visitors can see the enchanting barn and farmyard, which includes the kitchen garden and adorable animals. Children have a lot to look forward to in Antler Hill Village, like fun family wagon rides, old-world games, and craft activities.

Biltmore Winery
A trip to the Biltmore Winery encompasses complimentary wine tasting and self-guided tours. Visitors can dine at an inbuilt bistro and witness special wine tours, classes, and cooking demonstrations. Most of them unwind at the winery after a long day of touring the estate.

Biltmore House
No visit to the estate can be complete without a visit to the grand Biltmore House. Visitors can see the incredible craft and grandeur of the mansion while listening to an audio-based narration of the architecture, history, antiques, and the life and times of the inhabitants of the Biltmore House. While the narration allows tourists to learn several interesting trivia about George Washington Vanderbilt II, a famous art collector and the original owner of the mansion, and his family, they can also discover the mansion at their own pace. Spending at least an hour or two at the mansion is advisable to get a feel of its glorious history.

Hidden secrets of the Biltmore estate
There are several intriguing tidbits of information that most visitors may not know about the grand estate. Here are a few of them:

Pisgah National Forest
The Pisgah National Forest was a part of the estate. After George Vanderbilt’s passing in 1914, his wife Edith sold a whopping 86,700 acres of the estate to the Government per her husband’s wishes. Those acres are renowned today as a national forest, another huge tourist attraction.
Vanderbilt Library
The vaunted Vanderbilt Library includes an incredible 23,000 books. The reason for the sheer size of the library and its number of books was George’s unwavering love for reading.

Biltmore tour tickets are available on the official website for guided tours of all the buildings within the privately-owned property. The cost for an adult is about $69. But if you are traveling with kids aged 9 and under, their tickets are exempted. Biltmore also features some unique Fall, Christmas, and Winter tour packages for multiple-day visits. Pricing for the packages will vary depending on the included amenities.

Popular Reads

Here’s how you can get your allergies detected

How many times have allergies caused you to sneeze every time you take a ride in the open air? Or rashes on coming in contact with a plant? Or swelling as a result of a peanut allergy? Sneezing, running noses, watery eyes, rashes, swelling all these reactions due to allergies can be quite distressing. Allergies are more common and can be caused by various things. The cause of allergies is still unknown, it could be genetic or just a singular development. However, they can be easily detected by just visiting your doctor and undergoing some tests. Read on to know more about what are allergies and how to detect them. What are allergies? The immune system is designed to fight any entrant in the body that it recognizes as foreign. However, at times, the immune system becomes over vigilant and starts fighting foreign entrants that are not harmful. Substances that cause the immune system to react this way are called “allergens”, and when you display symptoms of these interactions, you are diagnosed “allergic” to the substance. Allergens can include plants, grass, pollen, dust, food, animal dander among others. While symptoms like running nose, sneezing, watery eyes, rashes, itching, and others, are all attributed to allergic reactions.

5 frequently asked questions about Alzheimer’s disease

A common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating and progressive disease that affects the brain and motor functions of the body. The disease progresses through stages. It begins to affect the regions of the brain that control language, thought, and memory. In most of the cases, it begins with a slight memory loss. In the final stages, Alzheimer’s disease leads to the loss of various abilities including motor skills, speech, and independent movement. Here are a few frequently asked questions about Alzheimer’s. What are the causes? Alzheimer’s disease does not have any definite cause. Research has been unable to conclude whether Alzheimer’s is developed by one cause or multiple ones. The exact cause of the ailment is not yet known. However, there are multiple factors that may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. One of the major causes is ageism. Also, a family history of Alzheimer’s is another major risk. This may lead to the inheritance of genes that cause this disease. Some other possible risk factors that can cause Alzheimer’s include high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, and high cholesterol. What are the symptoms? In most cases, the first warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease is a loss of cognitive ability.

Four important steps in anemia management

Hemoglobin is a protein molecule in the red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Its richness in iron gives blood its red color. Anemia is a condition where a person has low hemoglobin or red blood cell count. From an underlying disease to nutrient deficiencies, there are a lot of factors that contribute to the onset of this condition. There are many forms of anemia. Some of them include: Iron deficiency anemia -This is caused due to low iron levels in the blood. Most common causes of this type of anemia are heavy menstruation or internal bleeding. Vitamin deficiency anemia – This type of anemia is caused by the deficiency of vitamin C, B-12 or folate Aplastic anemia – Damaged stem cells in the bone marrow fail to produce enough red blood cells, leading to aplastic anemia. Sickle cell anemia – This is a condition characterized by the development of abnormal crescent-shaped red blood cells. Hemolytic anemia – This is a blood disorder caused due to premature death of red blood cells. Thalassemia – This is caused due to low amounts of hemoglobin in the blood. The blood disorders vary in duration and severity. Prompt diagnosis, and treatment are important because anemia could also be due to an underlying condition.