Overview
For Black Mountain in Canberra, see Canberra/Acton Black Mountain is a town in North Carolina.
2 things to do · 6 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Black Mountain
Lake Tomohawk
Jog or fish.
LEAF Golden Arts Festival
Twice a year, each May & Oct this non-profit, family-oriented, multi-cultural music & arts festival brings the world to Western NC.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Asheville)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- AVL Asheville Regional Airport, Asheville — 18 mi away. Directions
- GSP Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg — 50 mi away. Directions
- CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte — 83 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $135–$135 a night (typical $418), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$180, mid-range ~$490, comfortable ~$300.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Lake Tomohawk
- Lunch My Father's Pizza
- Afternoon LEAF Golden Arts Festival
- Dinner The Black Mountain Bistro
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Do
Montreat has several well-marked trails (many of which are fairly strenuous). Old US-70, barricaded for 3 miles just past Ridgecrest, is a hike or bike down a road closed for 50 years. It runs above the railroad tracks, includes great views including some of the railroad tunnels, and is just really interesting to see what Mother Nature has done to reclaim road, pavement, and concrete over half a century. Further in are trails in Pisgah National Forest.
Buy
Shop Black Mountain Iron Works
Shop Merry Wine Market
Eat
Drink
If you want to buy liquor by the bottle you must do it at state-run ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Commission) stores rather than at a traditional liquor store. Beer and wine are available for purchase at most markets, grocery stores and gas stations. The alcohol laws of North Carolina prohibit the sale of alcohol after 2AM Monday through Saturday, and from 2AM until noon on Sundays.
Sleep
Nearby
Asheville
City / town · 195 listings · 13 mi away
Weaverville
City / town · 21 listings · 14 mi away
Mars Hill
City / town · 1 listings · 19 mi away
Hendersonville
City / town · 20 listings · 22 mi away
Marshall
City / town · 16 listings · 24 mi away
Linville Gorge
Park · 8 listings · 30 mi away
Hot Springs
City / town · 34 mi away
Brevard
City / town · 10 listings · 35 mi away
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