Guidebook for Black Mountain
Food Scene
Amazing tacos with a variety of unique flavors. Located in the Asheville River Arts District, close to the ByWater and the Wedge (two great bars/breweries in the area).
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrAmazing tacos with a variety of unique flavors. Located in the Asheville River Arts District, close to the ByWater and the Wedge (two great bars/breweries in the area).
The Dripolator Coffeehouse
221 W State StGreat local place with a cool vibe.
Ole's Guacamoles
401 E State StBest Mexican food in Black Mountain!
Open for Breakfast and Lunch. Great biscuits with all kinds of toppings!
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Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
601 W State StOpen for Breakfast and Lunch. Great biscuits with all kinds of toppings!
Open for Breakfast and Lunch. Great spot in Black Mountain for homegrown food.
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Louise's Kitchen
115 Black Mountain AveOpen for Breakfast and Lunch. Great spot in Black Mountain for homegrown food.
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
1455 Patton AvenueBecause it's delicious!
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveAmazing Caribbean style food. SO DELICIOUS.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful views, easy access for all ages.
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Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StBeautiful views, easy access for all ages.
Beautiful trail with different options. Panoramic views from the pinnacle, bald mountain from the gardens, easy to access.
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I-Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge PkwyBeautiful trail with different options. Panoramic views from the pinnacle, bald mountain from the gardens, easy to access.
Hike down a relatively easy trail to Skinny Dip Falls! This is a beautiful spot with crystal clear (and really cold) water. You can jump in off a tall rock and swim all afternoon. Almost an hour drive down the parkway from our house in Black Mountain, but the trip is beautiful, and it's a great way to get a glimpse of the beautiful overlooks on your route. While you're here, check our Graveyard Fields, as well. Great hiking, swimming, and beautiful waterfalls.
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Skinny Dip Falls
Blue Ridge ParkwayHike down a relatively easy trail to Skinny Dip Falls! This is a beautiful spot with crystal clear (and really cold) water. You can jump in off a tall rock and swim all afternoon. Almost an hour drive down the parkway from our house in Black Mountain, but the trip is beautiful, and it's a great way to get a glimpse of the beautiful overlooks on your route. While you're here, check our Graveyard Fields, as well. Great hiking, swimming, and beautiful waterfalls.
The most incredible view possible. I absolutely love this trail! It has views in every direction, private places to sit and hang, and it relatively short (although very steep). Trail is in the Linville Gorge, in Morganton area.
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Hawksbill Mountain Trail Head
The most incredible view possible. I absolutely love this trail! It has views in every direction, private places to sit and hang, and it relatively short (although very steep). Trail is in the Linville Gorge, in Morganton area.
Entertainment & Activities
Kayaks, SUPs, Canoes, Tandem Kayaks, Rafts, Tubing, Gem Mining, Bike Rentals, Taproom, etc. The AOC has it all! It's my favorite place in Asheville to spend the day, and you get a view of the Biltmore Estate from the river!
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Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdKayaks, SUPs, Canoes, Tandem Kayaks, Rafts, Tubing, Gem Mining, Bike Rentals, Taproom, etc. The AOC has it all! It's my favorite place in Asheville to spend the day, and you get a view of the Biltmore Estate from the river!
Pay at flat fee ($13 last time I was there) for unlimited access to pinball and other arcade games! Huge selection, and a ton of fun. Different beers are also available.
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Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton AvePay at flat fee ($13 last time I was there) for unlimited access to pinball and other arcade games! Huge selection, and a ton of fun. Different beers are also available.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
579 Tunnel RdDrinks & Nightlife
The Straightaway Cafe is the closest place to our home in Black Mountain, and offers live music and drinks until closing time around 11pm. It's a great local place to relax and enjoy your time away!
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Straightaway Outpost
1722 NC-9The Straightaway Cafe is the closest place to our home in Black Mountain, and offers live music and drinks until closing time around 11pm. It's a great local place to relax and enjoy your time away!
Great view of the Asheville city lights at night. Great cocktails. A little on the pricey side for drinks, but you are paying for the view!
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World Coffee Café & SkyBar
18 Battery Park AveGreat view of the Asheville city lights at night. Great cocktails. A little on the pricey side for drinks, but you are paying for the view!
Lookout Brewing Company
103 S Ridgeway AveGreat, local, small town vibe.
Great restaurant/bar that often features live music (mostly bluegrass or folk style)
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Trail Head Restaurant & Bar
207 W State StGreat restaurant/bar that often features live music (mostly bluegrass or folk style)
Sightseeing
Iconic Biltmore Estate. Richie Rich was filmed here! It's a beautiful place with rich history, free wine tasting, and gorgeous gardens.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StIconic Biltmore Estate. Richie Rich was filmed here! It's a beautiful place with rich history, free wine tasting, and gorgeous gardens.
Beautifully maintained gardens and hiking trails in the arboretum. Pay a small fee per vehicle for entry and parking. Usually there are really interesting and educational displays, as well.
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I-North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBeautifully maintained gardens and hiking trails in the arboretum. Pay a small fee per vehicle for entry and parking. Usually there are really interesting and educational displays, as well.
Beautiful way to spend a day driving around and enjoying the views.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayBeautiful way to spend a day driving around and enjoying the views.