America's Castles: The Biltmore Estate (DVD)

It is truly the grandest of all American homes. Built by George Washington Vanderbilt, Biltmore dwarfs all the mansions built by his illustrious forefathers, even the Breakers cottage in Newport. America's Castlestakes a remarkable top-to-bottom tour of the largest home ever built in America. With it's 255 rooms, the Biltmore is a monument to the extravagance and eccentricity of it's owner. See footage of it's construction, and go behind the scenes with the men and women who work there to learn the secrets of this incredible mansion. Get a privileged tour of rooms that are off-limits to the public, and marvel at the magnificent treasures that Vanderbilt collected. Travel to the gorgeous mountains of Western North Carolina for the definitive look at the ultimate American Castle.