“The Little Town that Rocks”, Black Mountain’s downtown is a quick 5-minute drive from the house. Known as the “Front Porch of Western North Carolina”, you’ll discover novelty shops, boutiques, outfitters, restaurants and breweries. Start your morning with southern favorites at Louise’s Kitchen, grab a wonderful baked treat at Open Oven Brunch Bakery & Bistro or try the yummy biscuits at Blue Ridge Biscuit Company. Need a coffee break? The Dripolator Coffeehouse & Recess Coffee and Baked Goods are town favorites! Lunchtime offers a number of excellent spots along Cherry Street that include Taco Billy’s, homemade soups and sandwiches at Veranda Cafe and delicious pizza at My Father’s Pizza & Pasta. When dinner rolls around, you will find everything from farm-to-table, French, Thai, Italian, South African, local fare, gluten free and vegan options. Outdoor breweries offering local craft beers & ciders are great gathering spots too. The Grange, Black Mountain Brewing, Lookout Brewing & Old Town District (OTD) are some of the town’s favorites. Peri Social House is a gathering spot that will not disappoint either - each room offers a relaxing atmosphere where you can have a drink, catch up with friends or sit & work while being surrounded by the beautiful area!

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Going hiking? Take A Hike Outfitters has all the gear you need before heading to Lookout Mountain or the epic 4.8 mile Graybeard trail in Montreat. Nearby Lake Tomahawk offers tennis, swimming and a beautiful setting to walk or sit and read a book while taking in the views of Seven Sisters Mountain Range. And, the perfect selection of books awaits at Sassafras on Sutton in town! 

 

With Asheville just 15 minutes away, no trip to the mountains of Western North Carolina would be complete without experiencing “The Paris of the South”. From its River Arts District, NC Arboretum, Biltmore Estate, shops, restaurants, breweries and outdoor adventures like tubing down the French Broad River, Asheville is an excellent place to find your next adventure! 

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ATTRACTIONS

Western NC Nature Center (15 miles), Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (15 miles), Lookout Mountain Trail Head (3 miles), Graybeard Trail (3 miles), Walk Jones Wildlife Sanctuary (3 miles), Chimney Rock State Park (21 miles). 

Fishing: Freedom Flies Co. (2 miles), Castaway Anglers (14 miles), Hunter Banks Fly Fishing (17 miles), Asheville Drifters - Asheville Fishing Guide Service (18 miles), Asheville Anglers Fishing Guides (26 miles)

 

AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (29 miles)