Biltmore Estate announces plan to reopen after Hurricane Helene devastation [Video]

The Biltmore Estate, a popular tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina, will reopen next month after the deadly Hurricane Helene devastated the area in September, staff announced Saturday.

The historic 8,000-acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains sustained varying degrees of storm damage when Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina on Sept. 28, bringing unprecedented flooding and destructive winds to the area.

“For more than 125 years, Biltmore has been a witness to the resilience of this community,” Biltmore staff wrote on social media. “The compassion and resolve of our region have been rising every day from beneath the weight of this storm. Thanks to the incredible work of so many generous people, recovery is happening all around us.”

Staff wrote that Biltmore plans to reopen Nov. 2 in time to “celebrate the joy of the holiday season together” during its beloved Christmas at Biltmore holiday tradition.

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The estate, …