Meadowbrook Log Cabin is 30 minutes from the Biltmore Estate. You can spend a day exploring the Biltmore House and Grounds. But there is more to do than just tour the Biltmore House and Gardens.
Included with estate admission
- Hiking
There are nearly 22 miles of well-maintained hiking trails. Or wander the 2.5 acres of manicured gardens. Stop by the Antler Hill Bike Barn or Outdoor Adventure Center for a detailed trail map and orientation. - Bicycling
Bring your bike to explore miles of paved and wooded bike trails. Stop by the Antler Hill Bike Barn or Outdoor Adventure Center for a detailed trail map and orientation. Or rent a bike on the estate. The have a variety of bikes and options to choose from. - Antler Hill Village & Winery Access
A casual and relaxing way to extend the Biltmore experience, Antler Hill Village & Winery connects the estate’s past and present with dining, shopping, exhibits, world-class food and wine, and more. - Winery Tour
Your hosts will walk you through Biltmore’s wine-making process in the historic Winery building, originally the Biltmore Dairy Barn.
No reservation required.
Sign up at the Winery.
*Guests must be 21 and older to be served alcohol. - Live Piano Music in the Library Lounge
Enjoy classical and contemporary favorites on the grand piano in the Library Lounge. - Live Jazz in the Library Lounge
Enjoy live jazz from some of the area’s finest musicians with your favorite cocktail in the Library Lounge. - The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad Exhibition
An intimate look at the family that created Biltmore. This exhibition sheds light on the time the Vanderbilts spent as a family at Biltmore and beyond.
Located in Antler Hill Village. - Pisgah Playground
Antler Hill Village has a playground featuring activities that connect the estate’s past.
At an additional charge
- Private Guided Horseback Trail Ride
Western-style guided ride on beautiful trails through the woodlands and meadows of the Biltmore Estate. Private Lunch Trail Ride is also available, including a picnic lunch.
Suitable for beginner to intermediate-level riders.
Minimum age is 8 years.
Two-day advance reservations are required. - Segway Tours
A variety of Segway Tours are available. The guided tour begins with thorough training conducted by expert guides. The basic tour begins down a paved path to the Lagoon and cover 3.5 miles on a paved trail. The Off-Road Segway Tour consists of paved and off-road surfaces. After very thorough instruction and training exercises, your expert guide will lead you on 5.5 miles of trails. Or take a more challenging ride on the Deerpark Trail, all the way to the South Terrace of Biltmore House. The West Side Segway Tour crosses the French Broad River to the west side of the estate along 7 miles on gravel roads. Enjoy beautiful views and learn about the agricultural facilities.
April-December.
Advance reservations recommended. - Carriage Ride
A relaxing journey with breathtaking views of Biltmore’s scenery on a 12-passenger wagonette drawn by Belgian draft horses. One child 5 years and younger free per paying adult. - Private Carriage Ride
A Private Carriage Ride for up to 4 guests is available.
Three-to-four-day advance reservations are required. Also available for weddings. - Self-Guided Kayak Trip
Float down the gentle French Broad River as it winds through the estate. Single or tandem kayaks are available.
April-October, dependent upon weather and river conditions. - Guided Raft Trip
Float down the gentle French Broad River as it winds through the estate. Sit back and relax as a knowledgeable guide paddles your raft.
April-October, dependent upon weather and river conditions. - Fly-Fishing Lessons & Fishing Activities
A variety of fishing lessons and activities are available. Learn the essentials of casting taught by world-class Biltmore instructors. Available lessons include casting, presentation, landing the fish, water safety, and knots.
All Orvis equipment provided.
Minimum age is 12 years.
Other fishing activities are available. - Guided Fly Fishing Adventures
A guided river float trip or an exciting wade trip on a private trout stream (intermediate to advanced skill only).
Includes lunch.
Minimum age is 12 years.
Two-day advance reservations are required.
NC fishing license required. - Two-Hour Kids’ Fishing
Kids can fish in the Lagoon with a fishing instructor using conventional spinning or baitcasting rods and tackle. All fishing equipment is provided.
Minimum age is 7 years. - Land Rover Lessons
The basics of expedition-style driving customized to your skill and comfort level. Obstacles such as steep ascents, descents, and more offer an exciting adventure. Up to three participants in each vehicle. - Land Rover Trail
Increase your skill level and introduce more advanced driving techniques. Courses can be customized to cover specific techniques like winching, expedition planning, and navigation. Up to three participants in each vehicle. - Full Day Land Rover Experience
A truly customizable experience. Whether it’s your first time out or you’re looking to hone your off-road skills, the Full-Day Experience provides the most flexible and individualized adventure. Up to three participants in each vehicle. - Land Rover Ride-Along Expedition
Not ready to drive, but want to see what it’s like? Let an expert driver take you over broken bridges, climb large boulders and rocks, and go on a sideways adventure tackling hills at new angles.
Book on the day of your visit. - Land Rover Kids Adventure
Children can climb behind the wheel of an electric mini Land Rover. All vehicles have limited speeds, are accompanied by a qualified instructor, and include instant remote cutoff switches.
Advance reservations are recommended. - Clay Shooting
In the Sporting Clays Lesson you learn the techniques of shooting clay targets with a high-quality Beretta shotgun from an expert instructor on our estate. The Advanced Sporting Clays Lesson allows experienced clay shooters to take their skills to the next level with an advanced sporting clays lesson. Learn skills and techniques that will increase your scores and consistency.
A high-quality Beretta shotgun will be provided.
Ready to test your skills? The Clay Shooting (Trapper Program) 5-Stand or Sporting Clays course is for experienced shooters. Test your skills on targets thrown from traps in various combinations. Includes 50 shells, a high-quality Beretta shotgun, and more. Instruction not included. - Full-Day Shotgun Sports Clinic
Spend the day with an expert shotgun instructors honing your skills.
Students will receive Basic-Advanced instruction in techniques of shotgun shooting.
Includes lunch, 100 shells, a high-quality Beretta shotgun, and more.
Directions To the Biltmore Estate from Meadowbrook Log Cabin
Meadowbrook Log Cabin is a little more than 30 minutes from the Biltmore House.
- Turn left from the on US-25, toward Asheville.
- Stay on US-25 for about half an hour.
- You will see the Biltmore Estate Entrance on your left.
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