Black Mountain Guidebook
Food Scene
Bright, mellow roastery & coffee shop providing coffee, smoothies and pastries.
103 locals recommend
The Dripolator Coffeehouse
221 W State StBright, mellow roastery & coffee shop providing coffee, smoothies and pastries.
Artisanal, wood-fired pizzas, locally grown produce & craft beers in rustic little house & patio.
90 locals recommend
Fresh Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta
100 S Ridgeway AveArtisanal, wood-fired pizzas, locally grown produce & craft beers in rustic little house & patio.
French & Latin fare including Sunday brunch, offered in a cozy space with full bar & dancing.
34 locals recommend
La Guinguette
105 Richardson BlvdFrench & Latin fare including Sunday brunch, offered in a cozy space with full bar & dancing.
The Red Rocker Inn is an updated 1897 Bed and Breakfast Inn with an award winning Restaurant in the heart of Black Mountain.
9 locals recommend
Red Rocker Inn
136 N Dougherty StThe Red Rocker Inn is an updated 1897 Bed and Breakfast Inn with an award winning Restaurant in the heart of Black Mountain.
Expect long lines for some of the best Italian food in town! This spot is located just north of Asheville.
91 locals recommend
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveExpect long lines for some of the best Italian food in town! This spot is located just north of Asheville.
Inspired by a shared seafood heritage from Maine to New Orleans, enjoy fresh oysters, smashed burgers, cold beer, cocktails and good times.
57 locals recommend
Jettie Rae's Oyster House
143 Charlotte StInspired by a shared seafood heritage from Maine to New Orleans, enjoy fresh oysters, smashed burgers, cold beer, cocktails and good times.
Quaint cafe doing eclectic comfort-food breakfast, lunch & brunch in a charming old-house setting.
102 locals recommend
Louise's Kitchen
115 Black Mountain AveQuaint cafe doing eclectic comfort-food breakfast, lunch & brunch in a charming old-house setting.
The Railyard Black Mountain
Music, great food and a huge beer selection!
Very cool farm atmosphere with incredible staff and unique South African flavors, drinks and cuisine.
Bush Farmhouse
Very cool farm atmosphere with incredible staff and unique South African flavors, drinks and cuisine.
This is a great local coffee place just outside the neighborhood as you head towards US-70. They have great fresh brews and even a vending machine outside if you want to grab some beans on the go!
3198 US-70
This is a great local coffee place just outside the neighborhood as you head towards US-70. They have great fresh brews and even a vending machine outside if you want to grab some beans on the go!
Drinks & Nightlife
Small-batch brewery offering a range of beers for sale or on-site tasting, plus home-brew supplies.
63 locals recommend
Lookout Brewing Company
103 S Ridgeway AveSmall-batch brewery offering a range of beers for sale or on-site tasting, plus home-brew supplies.
Organic microbrewery brewing a variety of specialty craft beers, plus an outdoor stage & bar.
153 locals recommend
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70Organic microbrewery brewing a variety of specialty craft beers, plus an outdoor stage & bar.
Parks & Nature
An incredible and rewarding view for only about 20 minutes of hiking!
307 locals recommend
Chimney Rock
An incredible and rewarding view for only about 20 minutes of hiking!
The first state park in North Carolina and home to Mount Mitchell, the tallest peak east of the Mississippi River!
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128The first state park in North Carolina and home to Mount Mitchell, the tallest peak east of the Mississippi River!
Montreat
Beautiful community with hiking trails, parks, etc. A must see!
9.5 miles round trip, this hike is no joke, but well worth it for the incredible views.
Greybeard Trail, North Carolina, USA
9.5 miles round trip, this hike is no joke, but well worth it for the incredible views.
This is a great spot to take a morning or evening walk, not too far from our place!
Lake Tomahawk, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA
This is a great spot to take a morning or evening walk, not too far from our place!
Sightseeing
Blue ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob RdThe Biltmore Estate is located less than 20 minutes from our home in Asheville, NC. This is a must see tourist attraction. This French Renaissance chateau has 250 unique rooms and an incredible history you won't want to miss. We recommend taking an audio guide tour.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe Biltmore Estate is located less than 20 minutes from our home in Asheville, NC. This is a must see tourist attraction. This French Renaissance chateau has 250 unique rooms and an incredible history you won't want to miss. We recommend taking an audio guide tour.
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardRAD is filled with many colorful murals, glassblowing, pottery, and other artisan studios, plus indie art galleries. The dining and nightlife scene encompasses hip cafes, BBQ restaurants, craft breweries, and cozy, chilled-out music venues.
River Arts District
RAD is filled with many colorful murals, glassblowing, pottery, and other artisan studios, plus indie art galleries. The dining and nightlife scene encompasses hip cafes, BBQ restaurants, craft breweries, and cozy, chilled-out music venues.
All-you-can-play arcade featuring 75+ pinball machines & classic video games, plus beer & soda.
184 locals recommend
Asheville Pinball Museum
1 Battle SquareAll-you-can-play arcade featuring 75+ pinball machines & classic video games, plus beer & soda.
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way