Shopping/Town Exploring
Called the Gateway to the Smokies, it is a quite little mountain town with lots in store to see off the beaten path.
16 locals recommend
Old Fort
Called the Gateway to the Smokies, it is a quite little mountain town with lots in store to see off the beaten path.
Where the Mountains Meet the Road. Known for its famous Livermush and Bigfoot Festivals.
21 locals recommend
Marion
Where the Mountains Meet the Road. Known for its famous Livermush and Bigfoot Festivals.
Beer City USA, Arts Community at River Walk and downtown Asheville area includes museums and performance venues.
902 locals recommend
Asheville
Beer City USA, Arts Community at River Walk and downtown Asheville area includes museums and performance venues.
Black Mountain
Its the little town that rocks!!
Restaurants, Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 334/Little Switzerland, bookstore, cafe, gem mining, arts and crafts.
39 locals recommend
Little Switzerland
Restaurants, Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 334/Little Switzerland, bookstore, cafe, gem mining, arts and crafts.
Grocery
Ingles Black Mountain station
Food Lion
1210 U.S. 70You one stop shop for all your needs
Locally owned, small grocery store with a variety of local products and national brands. Small inventory of organic and vegetarian items.
9 locals recommend
Frisbee's Galaxy
196 E Main StLocally owned, small grocery store with a variety of local products and national brands. Small inventory of organic and vegetarian items.
Winery’s and Breweries
Grab you a bottler and walk through the fields. Great for Christmas tree shopping in the winter months.
184 locals recommend
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyGrab you a bottler and walk through the fields. Great for Christmas tree shopping in the winter months.
Huge patio that has views of Chimney Rock Park.
79 locals recommend
The Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room & Bistro
438 Main StHuge patio that has views of Chimney Rock Park.
Small, craft brewery with outdoor deck, 2nd floor game room, sells locally sourced “take home” raw and prepared foods, weekly events. Check their Facebook page for details.
36 locals recommend
Mica Town Brewing
25 Brown DrSmall, craft brewery with outdoor deck, 2nd floor game room, sells locally sourced “take home” raw and prepared foods, weekly events. Check their Facebook page for details.
Great kid/family friendly place. Good for day trips.
58 locals recommend
Fonta Flora Brewery - Whippoorwill Farm
6751 NC-126Great kid/family friendly place. Good for day trips.
If you land here on a day with music playing at the pavilion you won’t want to leave.
153 locals recommend
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70If you land here on a day with music playing at the pavilion you won’t want to leave.
Black Mountain Brewing
131 NC-9Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdFood Scene
Intimate setting, great middle range pricing for seafood, steaks are great, full bar service.
13 locals recommend
Crabby Abby's
105 S Main StIntimate setting, great middle range pricing for seafood, steaks are great, full bar service.
Holly's Deli & Desserts
390 US-70Small bistro, sources locally, small menu changes weekly and offers Sunday brunch. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesday’s, serves lunch and dinner.
22 locals recommend
McDowell Local
23 N Main StSmall bistro, sources locally, small menu changes weekly and offers Sunday brunch. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesday’s, serves lunch and dinner.
My Father's Pizza & Pasta
110 Cherry StBest home town pizza with indoor and outdoor seating.
Ole's Guacamoles
401 E State StGreat Mexican cuisine with outdoor seating on the river.
Sake Sushi
6 E Market StBest Sushi in town!
If you love hotdogs then this is the place for you!
Worldly Wieners Wings and Things / Seven Sisters Tap Room
400 E State StIf you love hotdogs then this is the place for you!
Northfork Kitchen
122 Cherry StParks & Nature
100 ft tall cascades with an easy to moderate trail. Total round trip 3 miles
215 locals recommend
Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain Dr100 ft tall cascades with an easy to moderate trail. Total round trip 3 miles
Man made geyser constructed in 1885 with a water height that continuously shoots 80 ft.
15 locals recommend
Andrews Geyser
2111 Mill Creek RdMan made geyser constructed in 1885 with a water height that continuously shoots 80 ft.
Beautiful waterfall and hiking trails, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 316.3.
434 locals recommend
Linville Falls
Beautiful waterfall and hiking trails, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 316.3.
Lake James State Park
2229 NC-126Canoe rentals, swimming beach, hiking and bicycle trails.
Highest peak east of the Mississippi River. Lovely state park with hiking trails, observation deck and shop.
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Highest peak east of the Mississippi River. Lovely state park with hiking trails, observation deck and shop.
As seen in the movie Last of the Mohicans the park offers great views of Lake Lure with wonderful trails and waterfalls.
333 locals recommend
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StAs seen in the movie Last of the Mohicans the park offers great views of Lake Lure with wonderful trails and waterfalls.
Cavers are a wonder of the world. It is a definitely must see.
317 locals recommend
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Cavers are a wonder of the world. It is a definitely must see.
Over 14,000 acres inside the Pisgah National Forest with two trout streams, hiking trails and a small waterfall trail.
6 locals recommend
Curtis Creek Campground
3799 Curtis Creek RdOver 14,000 acres inside the Pisgah National Forest with two trout streams, hiking trails and a small waterfall trail.
If you want to rent the best boats on Lake James give them a call 828 391 8600.
Lake James Neighborhood Store
9066 Benfields Landing RdIf you want to rent the best boats on Lake James give them a call 828 391 8600.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local favorite! Music hall with 22 taps, specialty cocktails and snacks. Follow their Facebook page to see performance schedules.
12 locals recommend
Spillway Bridge & Co.
93 S Main StLocal favorite! Music hall with 22 taps, specialty cocktails and snacks. Follow their Facebook page to see performance schedules.
Local tap room with 13 craft beer taps, Tuesday Night Trivia, Wednesday Taproom Takeovers and monthly special events. Check their Facebook page for upcoming events.
17 locals recommend
Refinery 13
13 N Main StLocal tap room with 13 craft beer taps, Tuesday Night Trivia, Wednesday Taproom Takeovers and monthly special events. Check their Facebook page for upcoming events.
Great place for watching spots games with good wings.
42 locals recommend
Black Mountain Kitchen & Ale House
117-C Cherry StGreat place for watching spots games with good wings.
Mulligan Macks
33 West Henderson StreetKnown by the locals as After 5. Great Burgers