ASHEVILLE, NC (FOX Carolina) One of Asheville’s biggest attractions says that while the nation monitors the coronavirus, some of their guest experiences will be temporarily suspended as a precaution.
Biltmore Estate says that beginning on March 17, five of their operations will be temporarily suspended. Senior Public Relations Manager LeeAnn Donnelly says that the plan, for now, will be to suspend them through March 31.
The following guest experiences won’t be available through the end of the month:
Tours of Biltmore HouseRetail stores and restaurants in the immediate Biltmore House complexDownton Abbey: The Exhibition, located at AmherstEstate trolleys, with the exception of ADA assistance shuttlesDeerpark Restaurant
With that being said, Donnelly says several other operations will remain open. Those include:
All Biltmore gardens and grounds. Guests will be permitted to drive personal vehicles through the gardens March 17 – March 31The Inn on Biltmore EstateVillage Hotel on Biltmore EstateAntler Hill Village, including shops and restaurantsBiltmore WineryMost outdoor activities
“We are closely monitoring updates and guidelines from the CDC, NC DHHS, and Buncombe County Health Department for any changes to ensure we are prepared and planning accordingly,” the estate said in a press release.
To learn more about the health and safety at Biltmore, <a href=”http://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/_VCtC5yMyKhZB3XPvCzajCf?domain=biltmore.com” target=”_blank”>click here</a>.
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