Black Mountain NC

Welker Mountain Home. With spectacular views, this home is tucked away enough to feel private without being isolated from local activities. The two comfortable family rooms make this cottage ideal for families of all sizes. Two of the twin beds are actually roll-a-ways. Only 5 minutes to downtown Black Mountain. 3/2.5 fireplace, internet, deck. Managed by GreyBeard Realty. GreyBeard Realty site.

The Red Rocker Inn. Located on one acre of carefully landscaped grounds in the One of Our Rooms charming mountain town of Black Mountain, the Red Rocker is just off the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, only 10 miles east of Asheville, North Carolina. Each of our 17 elegant guest rooms has its own private bath. All are centrally air conditioned and all have complimentary in-room digital safes. Some rooms have fireplaces, some have whirlpool tubs, and all have a special ambiance unique to this wonderful inn. Prices range from $95 to $185 with double, queen, king and two bed accommodations available. Red Rocker site.

McCoy Cove Log Cabin is located in a gentle mountain cove overlooking the town of Black Mountain, North Carolina. It has two bedrooms, both with Queen sized beds. The living/dining area has a Queen sized sofa-bed, cable TV, and a stone fireplace. This cabin has one bathroom, two porches, washer/dryer and a full kitchen. Nestled in Blue Ridge hardwood trees, the cabin provides back door access to day-hiking trails. The heart of town is five minutes from the cabin and Asheville is within fifteen miles. $100 nightly with two night minimum. McCoy Cove Log Cabin site.

Lacy Field Cottage. Overlooking Lake Tomahawk, this cozy home has a large, new deck and an easy no-step entrance to the main level. It is within walking distance to downtown Black Mountain and 100-200 yards to the town playground, tennis courts, golf course, fishing lake and walking trail. The main living area in this cozy cottage was remodeled in 2003. LINENS INCLUDED. Lacy Field Cottage site.

Arbor House of Black Mountains. Overlooking picturesque Lake Tomahawk with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background, you can experience the vacation you’ve been looking for at Arbor House Bed and Breakfast Inn. Many people say that if they had Summer View from Deck known B&Bs could look like this they would have stayed in one a long time ago. We designed Arbor House in the Arts & Crafts style to create the look of old but with all new construction and furnishings we have the comforts and conveniences of new. Take a short walk from Arbor House to Black Mountain to check out the quaint antique shops, old town hardware store, dulcimer shops and coffee houses. For a different “walk,” Lake Tomahawk offers a circular, half-mile, lighted walking path, tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course boasting a unique par 6 hole. Arbor House site.

Black Mountain Homesite. $59,900. Wooded corner lot with small creek

approximately 1 mile from downtown historic Black Mountain. Bring your own builder or consult with owner to use existing plans. Located in Mitchell Terrace subdivision. Black Mountain site.

Lake Eden Arts Festival. May and October. Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF)

is a non-profit organization established to enhance people's lives through creative expressions, the arts, dance and music from a variety of cultures. We seek to cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural traditions and the arts in Western North Carolina and beyond. We promote heritage preservation, multi-cultural education, community outreach, and connecting children and families to the arts. Lake Eden Arts Festival site.

The Park Rhythms Outdoor Concert Series runs from June through August at Lake Tomahawk Park. A variety of musical groups from throughout the region provide music from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Local businesses help sponsor this concert series. For more info contact: (828)669-2052,

Lake Tomahawk. Just a few blocks from town in our quaint city park, Lake Tomahawk offers a well lighted level .55 mile path for safe strolling , running or dog walking day or evening. The only noise one might encounter on their walk is the quacking of spoiled wild duck who demands cracked corn from the grain bin placed near the parking lot. Adjacent to the lake are open lighted tennis courts, a children's playground, benches and picnic tables and a community pool, open Memorial day through Labor Day.

GREAT SOUTHEASTERN HIKING FESTIVAL. MAY Booths of artists, crafters and food vendors will line up along Sutton Avenue from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. for this fun-filled, non-alcoholic street festival. The festival will provide information on hiking safety, conservation and more." The one-day event is in conjunction with a four-day national conference presented by the American Hiking Society at the Montreat Conference Center. Great Southeastern Hiking Festival site.

Black Mountain's annual Sourwood Festival (AUGUST) is always a hit with the locals and visitors alike! There's always plenty to see and do, great music and lots of fun, and of course lots of great mountain cookin'. Held each year in August, it's a time for good food, good fun and good friends.

The Biltmore House and Gardens. America's "Castle" was built in 1895 by George Vanderbuilt and is preserved and maintained today by his descendants. With interior square footage over 4 acres, 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms and an impressive collection of art and period furnishing it is well worth the admission fee and a day's time. Once a working dairy farm the estate now includes a winery, 8,000 acres of trails, gardens and grounds to explore. Biltmore site.

Chimney Rock Park. Chimney Rock Park is the natural fulfillment of your trip to the mountains. Take a deep breath of refreshing mountain air, become invigorated by our hiking trails, and let your cares fade away in the cool mists of Hickory Nut Falls. This is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and spend time with family and friends. The Park, located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, offers the best of the mountains in one place-spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of special events and much more. Chimney Rock Park site.

Western North Carolina Nature Center. The Nature Center is committed to community-based conservation, dedicated not only to the animals in its care, but also to the protection of wildlife and habitats. The center is a founding member of the Butterfly Conservation Initiative, a collaborative effort of 53 organizations focusing on recovery, research, and education of North American butterflies. From July 1st through September 4th, visit the Nature Center and stroll through the “Beauty of Butterflies” exhibit between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Western North Carolina Nature Center site.

Pack Place, downtown Asheville. The mission of Pack Place is to become the cultural hub of a new downtown. A dream nothing short of amazing. The plan to develop Pack Place stated the facility would house three centuries of Pack Square: Asheville Art Museum, The Health Adventure, Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum, Diana Wortham Theatre and the YMI Cultural Center. Pack Place site

THE BLUERIDGE PARKWAY. At 469 miles long the Parkway is the nation's longest scenic rural parkway. Now 70 years old it is administered by the National Park Service and host to approximately 20 million visits annually. It connects the Shenandoah Valley National Park with the Great Smokey Mountains National park in North Carolina and Tennessee. Along the route are opportunities for lodging, dining, camping, hiking and simply enjoying breathtaking views from easily accessible overlooks and picnic areas. Visit the Blueridge Parkway Association and the Official National Parks Site.

RESTAURANTS & ENTERTAINMENT

ARTISTS & GALLERIES

MERCHANTS & MORE

Black Mountain Bakery. Established in 1997, treats

Black Mountain Bakery is a full service bakery offering high quality baked goods. Relaxed cafe dining emulates the friendly attitude of the community. Our fresh breads are baked daily, with wholesale accounts available for hotels and restaurants. Black Mountain Bakery site.

Madison Inn Restaurant. We invite you to come and enjoy dinner with us in our casually elegant restaurant. Here you will find an eclectic old charm of the South, combined with some of today's best food, using only the finest and freshest ingredients to give you a dining experience you will never forget! Madison Inn Restaurant site.

Pepper's Deli. Pepper's is a delightful place to eat. We hope you enjoy our delicious sandwiches, soups and salads. Pepper's was established in 1983 on Historic Cherry Street, and houses a unique Dr. Pepper Memorabilia Collection, which has been featured in numerous TV and magazine articles, including Southern Living. Pepper's Deli site.

Red Rocker Inn Dining. Our dining experience is unmatched to any in the region. We take pride in serving the finest quality Dining Area ingredients in all of our selections including our 12 homemade desserts. Your experience will begin with homemade soup, salad of the day, hot buttermilk biscuits and homemade applebutter. All entrees are specially prepared to order and served with our chef's choice of potato and vegetable. Red Rocker Inn site.

The Merry Wine Market. Merry Wine Market site.

Black Mountain Bistro. We are a locally owned business and have been natives of the Swannanoa and Black Mountain area for five generations. We believe in only serving the best quality food at reasonable prices. Everything on our menu is made fresh daily. Black Mountain Bistro site.

Highland Grill and Oyster Bar. In September of 2003, the Highland Grill and Oyster Bar opened in the Village of Cheshire, a new community in Black Mountain, North Carolina. If Black Mountain is the front porch of the Appalachian Mountains, then Highland Grill is the glass of lemonade. The proprietors Patrick and Aubree Anderson have made this one of a kind place a charming and inviting fine dining experience. The food is delicious, everything is prepared fresh with as many local organic ingredients as possible. The menu ranges from fresh Louisiana oysters, thick bison steaks, fresh salads, enormous burgers, and Maryland crab cakes, and even Appalachian trout from our home town. Spend an afternoon or an evening enjoying the tranquil surroundings and outstanding selections of beer, wine, and food we have prepared for you! Highland Grill and Oyster Bar site.

Johnnie's Catering. We are a unique full service caterer, family owned and operated. We offer buffet style and plated meals, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, party trays, gift baskets, our own decadent deserts, and wedding cakes. We cater all occasions where people gather for good food. Weddings, receptions, openings, graduations, banquets, birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners, luncheons, picnics, church events. Whether it's an elegant picnic for two or a barbecue for two hundred, we can help you make it special. Call us for an appointment. We will come to you, or you can drop by our kitchen for a sample tasting. Johnnie's Catering site.

Moments Coffee Bar. (Swannanoa) From espresso to

scones, the menu at Moments Coffee Bar offers a variety of Counter Culture™ coffees, teas, and gourmet desserts for the discerning palate. Choose your favorite drink or try something new from our popular signature drink line and don't forget to check out our professional catering services. Moments Coffee Bar also offers a light lunch menu with a French flair. Stop by our coffee bar for a gourmet dessert and for expert catering services in Swannanoa, North Carolina. Moments Coffee Bar site.

The Morning Glory Cafe. Come join

us for a 50¢ cup of coffee and an old fashioned breakfast made with local organic eggs and the best grits this side of the Mason-Dixon. Or if you're in the mood for lunch, try one of our famous fish tacos, make your own salad with fresh local produce, or have a hearty sandwich with one of our homemade soups. Vegetarian Breakfast and Lunch selections. Morning Glory Cafe site.

Thai Basil. Choose from many Thai specialties such as Kung Tod-Marinated prawns wrapped in rice paper and deep-fried served with plum sauce, Kanom Jeeb-Steamed Thai dim-sum stuffed with minced pork and shrimp served with ginger sauce, Po-Tak-Sour spicy soup w/mixed seafood; mushroom, galangal, lemon grass, kaffir lime Leaf, and lime juice, Chili Mussel-New Zealand green mussels stir-fried w/ chili paste, onion, jalapeno, zucchini, finger root,and basil leaf. Thai Basil site

Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Theatre, classes and gallery. The Center is located in the renovated Old City Hall at 225 West State Street in historic downtown Black Mountain Black Mountain Center for the Arts site

Seven Sisters. Seven Sisters Gallery in Black Mountain, NC has been celebrating American artisans since 1981. Featured are unique, one-of-a-kind fine arts and crafts including pottery, jewelry, sculpture, paintings, glassware and metal wowkrs, all hand-crafted in America. More than 250 artists are represented. This is one of the area's best Gallery-shops. Seven Sisters site.

Black Mountain Iron Works. Wander through and enjoy the sculptures exhibited on the lawn and listen to the water as it trickles from handmade fountains. Relax on a whimsical bench or stroll by the door to the studio. You may catch glimpses of works in progress. Imagine getting exactly what you want in iron. Black Mountain Iron Works forges your fantasies whether it is a garden gate or a special table you have in mind. Black Mountain Iron Works site.

Cherry Street Gallery. this gallery offers an outstanding selection of handcrafted items from local and national artists. Traditional, contemporary, whimsical and humorous selections are everywhere. We strive to provide beautiful, high quality, affordable art and crafts to customers near and far. Shipping is available, and we promote Handmade in America. Located inside the gallery is our wine room where we feature fine handcrafted American wines. Cherry Street Gallery site.

Song of the Wood. Hand-crafted musical instruments and recordings. Online ordering. Song of the Wood site.

Gingko Tree Gallery, Joyce Ardyn Durham. Photography for me is a gift and I feel very grateful to be able to share it with others. Capturing images that preserve one's experience in time is what my work is all about. A baby’s first laugh, a joining of two souls, a family together for a mountain visit, the surrounding inspiration of natural life, and the creative expression in the artistic form, all are a part of photography in my world. Gingko Tree Gallery site.

Sourwood Gallery, Inc. The Sourwood Gallery is a co-op gallery of local artists offering original art for sale. We have paintings, pottery, jewelry, wooden executive toys, wood carvings, photography, stained glass and other fine art. Sourwood Gallery site.

Kent A. Barnes. Kent Barnes who is originally from Kewanee, Illinois, has made his home in Black Mountain, North Carolina since the mid 80’s. Born and raised in farm country the mountains have been a special place for him. Kent A. Barnes site.

The Old Depot Association & Gallery. The Old Depot Association, a non-profit and volunteer organization, was started in 1976 to protect and maintain the 100 year old train depot and support the teaching of mountain and heritage crafts in the local Swannanoa Valley Schools. [Inside The Gallery] The Association sponsors scholarships to assist artisans from Western North Carolina to further study within their field. The Depot Association offers various craft classes during the summer and sponsored an arts program in each of five public schools to meet the needs of the art teacher's curriculum. Old Depot Association and Gallery site.

The Appalachian Artisans Gallery. (TAAS Gallery, Old Fort) The newest addition to downtown Old Fort, provides contemporary space for locally hand-made crafts featuring fiber art, pottery, woodcarving, jewelry and paintings. The Gallery also offers Butterfly Blends Premium Candles and jewelry-making supplies. The Appalachian Artisans Gallery site.

Black Mountain Studios. (Swannanoa) One of the best kept secrets in the area, Black Mountain Studios is a

Fine Craft and Art Gallery featuring many local artists as well as some nationally known artists. Owned and operated by Austin and Maud Boleman. They are both award winning potters with work being shown all over the United States and parts of Europe. Black Mountain Studios site.

JOSHUA HENDRY FINE ART. Joshua Hendry was born in Vero Beach, Florida and grew up in Montreat, North

Carolina. He graduated from Owen High School in 1994, the College of Design at North Carolina State University in 1999, and began his art business in 2002. Joshua works in colored pencil on cold-pressed illustration board, but his talents are not limited to one medium or style. Stop by his gallery at 100 Broadway, across from Tyson's furniture to get a nice sampling of his work in a relaxed and inviting environment. Joshua Hendry Fine Art site.

Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League. Founded in 1967, the SVAL is the oldest art organization in this region. We promote the visual and musical

fine arts with workshops, ongoing classes, exhibits, music lessons and concerts. Our studios are located on Old 70 behind the Medical Center. 999 Old Hwy 70W, Black Mountain, NC 28711, 828-669-0351

Boogie Down Electronics. Forget a vital piece of electronic equipment or need a new battery while on vacation? Or maybe it's time to upgrade the video or sound system in you vacation home. Visit Tony and Julie Gonzalez at Boogie Down Electronics for whatever you need - if they don't have it they'll find it for you. 504 Highway 9, Black Mountain, NC 28711 828-669-5600. Site link coming soon.

Painted View Farm. Painted View Farm is a family owned and operated horse training and boarding lessons

facility in Black Mountain, North Carolina with over 20 years experience professionally training show horses and riders. We offer training, boarding, riding lessons and summer day camps. The top notch facilities include an indoor lighted arena, large outdoor arena and 12 x 12 stalls. The owners reside on the property. Painted View Farm site.

Black Mountain Books. We specialize in books of North Carolina, Black Mountain College, the Southern Appalachians, Nature, Religion, 18th and 19th Century England and Scotland. We also stock paperbacks and hard cover reading copies in many other categories. Shop online. Black Mountain Books site.

Black Mountain Coins. Back in September of 2000, retired, mentally unchallenged and with a golf game that wasn’t getting any better, I decided to put a few coins up for auction on eBay working out of my house on my personal computer. My part-time avocation was soon to become a full-time profession as a few auctions turned into DGLCoins.com, my first website. SHOP ONLINE Black Mountain Coins browse our complete website.

Chocolate Gems. Chocolate Gems is a small chocolate shop located in historic downtown Black Mountain, just 20 minutes East of Asheville. Everything is made on the premises, in small batches, using the finest American and European chocolate. If you are looking for traditional truffles and barks, you will find them at Chocolate Gems, as well as the not so traditional flavors. We also make nougat, ganache, and chocolate champagne bottles filled with white, milk and dark chocolate corks that we can ship to you. Order online. Chocolate Gems site.

McCosh House. In 1997, McCosh House opened in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Throughout our years in business we have made many friends who now make us a regular stop during their mountain vacation. The most often heard phrase from our customers continues to be, "I've seen things here I've never seen anywhere else". Such comments validate our goal... to offer the delightful and unusual, things you don't need but just really gotta have. Shop online. McCosh House site.

Outdoor Paths Map Store. Plan an Adventure! Explore the World! The Outdoor Paths Map Store offers you a great selection of trail maps, wall maps, raised relief maps, road atlases, destination guides, international maps, globes, guidebooks, and so much more.
Our goal is to help you escape to your favorite destination or find a new one, and to provide you with the information and resources you need to plan a safe and enjoyable travel experience. Order online. Outdoor Paths Map Store site.

Ten Thousand Villages. Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to Third World people by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. Visit our store to explore the world of Ten Thousand Villages! We offer beautiful pottery, jewelry, baskets, and linens, all made by fairly paid adult artisans. Your purchase makes a difference at Ten Thousand Villages. SHOP ONLINE. Ten Thousand Villages site.

Town Hardware & General Store. We are an old-fashioned store featuring old-timey tools, toys and practical housewares. Visiting us is like taking a trip back in time -- to a time when going to the hardware store was a search for one item that turned into a leisurely discovery of an endless number of practical & hard-to-find items. Shop online. Town Hardware and General Store site.

Marti's Patchwork Cottage. We have fabric in all colors...and a good selection of architecturals, ...batiks, ...and flannels. We have notions, ...books, ...patterns, ...threads, ...helpful, friendly staff and lots of new fabric. Marti's Patchwork Cottage site.