Black Mountain
Small town wonders
Visit Black Mountain, NC
Black Mountain, voted "America's Prettiest Small Town" by TripAdvisor, serves as the front porch to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Just 20 minutes from Asheville, Black Mountain boasts a lively downtown packed with galleries and cozy bistros, offering a charming and walkable experience. Named for the mountain range that towers over the town, Black Mountain was once home to the artistically experimental Black Mountain College, a haven for pioneers in the world of art, painting, music, poetry and architectural design during the mid-twentieth century.
Downtown Black Mountain's infrastructure remained largely untouched by Hurricane Helene, allowing many shops and restaurants to reopen.
Things to Do in Black Mountain
Enjoy gorgeous mountain views around every turn as you tour the local shops, sit down for a meal, or access numerous outdoor adventures within minutes of the downtown area.
Shopping in Black Mountain
The Black Mountain city center is filled with local independent stores offering unique shopping opportunities to explore.
Dining in Black Mountain
From wood fired pizza to fine dining, Black Mountain offers delicious options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Black Mountain Places to Stay
Whether you’re looking for a cozy bed-and-breakfast, a rustic cabin, or a boutique hotel with modern amenities, Black Mountain’s diverse range of places to stay ensures that you’ll find the ideal home base for your mountain getaway.
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