There's never a bad time to visit Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, but we have to say that visiting in fall is especially beautiful. Add in all the fun events taking place and it becomes the perfect autumn getaway.

Biltmore Estate is located just under 100 miles from Pigeon Forge, so you can make the trip in one day. Or you can choose to stay overnight and have more time to explore the grounds, house, and the newest addition to Biltmore, Antler Hill Village & Winery. Either way the drive from the Smoky Mountains into the Blue Ridge Mountains will give you beautiful views.

While visiting Biltmore during the fall, you'll be able to experience the colorful fall gardens, harvest menus at the restaurants, and wine tastings at Antler Hill Village & Winery. Plus, don't miss these other special events:

• Biltmore Concert Series - there's still time to catch the last three concerts of the series happening October 5, 12, and 19. See David Cassidy, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, and Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers.


• A Moveable Feast - on October 13 the Hunter's Harvest Dinner, an outdoor feast, will celebrate the bounty of the land.


• Daily Garden & Decorating Seminars at A Gardener's Place - these daily seminars are offered through October. 

Biltmore estate tickets can be purchased online or over the phone. Adults can save $19 on day passes and kids 16 and under are free with a paid adult.