The tourist destination announced that it will reopen on November 2 in an effort to “provide critical support” to the neighborhood.
The renowned Biltmore Estate declared its intention to reopen for the holidays three weeks after Hurricane Helene’s aftermath ravaged western North Carolina, causing immense destruction in its wake.
The tourist destination, which is close to the severely affected city of Asheville, announced that it will reopen on November 2 in an effort to “provide critical support” to the neighborhood.
The alpine region is primarily dependent on tourism, with autumn being the busiest time of year for travelers. However, there are still ongoing efforts to rebuild the towns devastated by historically high storm damage.
The estate wrote on Instagram on Saturday, “Biltmore has been a witness to the resilience of this community for more than 125 years.” “The compassion and resolve of our region have been rising every day from beneath the weight of this storm.”
The towns and neighboring counties are still gradually regaining access to internet, water, and power services. Boil water alerts are still in effect for some.
Due to a collapse during the hurricane, a section of Interstate 40 that passes through western North Carolina is still closed. The North Carolina Department of Transportation stated that the important highway will need to be repaired for several billion dollars, but they do not know when it will be reopened.
