Local Recommendations
Old Fort Recommendations
Hillman’s Brewery has great local beer (brewed on site), and a nice pub-style menu
166 residents recomanen
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdHillman’s Brewery has great local beer (brewed on site), and a nice pub-style menu
Dedicated to promoting the arts in Old Fort and surrounding areas, this gallery has an amazing variety of art by local artisans and offers a range of fun and affordable classes.
8 residents recomanen
Arrowhead Gallery & Studios
78C Catawba AveDedicated to promoting the arts in Old Fort and surrounding areas, this gallery has an amazing variety of art by local artisans and offers a range of fun and affordable classes.
Turtle Island Pottery is another local gem located just down the road on Bat Cave. It's only open on Saturdays - but worth a visit.
Turtle Island Pottery
2782 Bat Cave RoadTurtle Island Pottery is another local gem located just down the road on Bat Cave. It's only open on Saturdays - but worth a visit.
We love our local family-owned grocery store, with an ever-improving selection.
9 residents recomanen
Frisbee's Galaxy
196 E Main StWe love our local family-owned grocery store, with an ever-improving selection.
Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrOur favorite local brewery run by an amazing couple dedicated to their craft. They recently (September, 2023) added a food truck selling amazing Neapolitan style pizza - which is so delicious. Currently open Thursday through Sunday only.
Whaley Farm Brewery
Our favorite local brewery run by an amazing couple dedicated to their craft. They recently (September, 2023) added a food truck selling amazing Neapolitan style pizza - which is so delicious. Currently open Thursday through Sunday only.
Headwaters Kitchen
Great little restaurant in Old Fort - serving breakfast and lunch
This is a can't miss destination for you if you like cinnamon rolls. Some of the best we've ever tasted!
Gogo's
This is a can't miss destination for you if you like cinnamon rolls. Some of the best we've ever tasted!
City/town information
Black Mountain is filled with many charming shops, restaurants, and of course .... beer!
268 residents recomanen
Black Mountain
Black Mountain is filled with many charming shops, restaurants, and of course .... beer!
There's always something new and exciting happening in Asheville. Tons of local shops, local beer options, and great restaurants. We've captured some of our favorites.
904 residents recomanen
Asheville
There's always something new and exciting happening in Asheville. Tons of local shops, local beer options, and great restaurants. We've captured some of our favorites.
Old Fort
Lake Lure
Black Mountain Recommendations
Great beer, good bbq, and an amazing mural of Roberta Flack (born in Black Mountain).
56 residents recomanen
Black Mountain Brewing
131 NC-9Great beer, good bbq, and an amazing mural of Roberta Flack (born in Black Mountain).
SO much more than a hardware store. Lots to look at in this one-of-a-kind store
29 residents recomanen
Town Hardware & General Store
103 W State StSO much more than a hardware store. Lots to look at in this one-of-a-kind store
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70Great local beer. And a great concert venue also.
Cousins Cuban Cafe
108 Broadway AvenueGreat Cuban sandwiches - open for lunch only.
Tayloe's Oyster Bar
101 Black Mountain AveDelicious food and fantastic service.
Beautiful gallery filled with local art in a variety of price ranges.
23 residents recomanen
Seven Sisters Gallery
119 Broadway AveBeautiful gallery filled with local art in a variety of price ranges.
Great breakfast and lunch options offered in a unique Victorian house.
102 residents recomanen
Louise's Kitchen
115 Black Mountain AveGreat breakfast and lunch options offered in a unique Victorian house.
Delicious Neapolitan style pizzas and great pasta dishes.
90 residents recomanen
Fresh Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta
100 S Ridgeway AveDelicious Neapolitan style pizzas and great pasta dishes.
GREAT beer - and burger offerings from a food truck on property
63 residents recomanen
Lookout Brewing Company
103 S Ridgeway AveGREAT beer - and burger offerings from a food truck on property
Fun souvenirs and great leather goods in this one-of-a-kind shop
6 residents recomanen
C W Moose Trading Co
111 W State StFun souvenirs and great leather goods in this one-of-a-kind shop
We are always finding something new (and delicious) at this local shop. Be sure and ask for recommendations from this helpful staff.
15 residents recomanen
Merry Wine Market
108 W State StWe are always finding something new (and delicious) at this local shop. Be sure and ask for recommendations from this helpful staff.
Black Mountain Yarn Shop
104 E State StIf you happen to knit or crochet - you MUST go to this local shop.
Black Mountain Town Square
100 E State StBeautiful quilts and braided rugs at this local gem.
Exclusive designs include the work of North Carolina potters, painters, jewelers, mixed media artists, metal workers, and wood turners.
10 residents recomanen
Mountain Nest
133 Cherry StExclusive designs include the work of North Carolina potters, painters, jewelers, mixed media artists, metal workers, and wood turners.
Bramblewood
111 Cherry StBeautiful shop ... particularly decked out during Christmas!
The Dancing Dragonfly
110 Broadway AvenueAnother super cute shop. Attached to Cousin's Cuban Cafe.
New (2023) addition to the Black Mountain food scene. Great local owners and wonderful food and service.
The Pure & Proper
New (2023) addition to the Black Mountain food scene. Great local owners and wonderful food and service.
Asheville Recommendations
Our favorite local antique mall. We've found so many great finds here.
133 residents recomanen
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdOur favorite local antique mall. We've found so many great finds here.
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StConsistently great food. Do not miss the lobster nachos!
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueThe Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayGorgeous food and great atmosphere
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveAward-winning food and amazing Spanish food
Cucina24
24 Wall StAward-winning Italian Food. Delish!
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveAnother great local chef serving up Indian street food.
A few locations - but the best fried chicken we've had around here.
137 residents recomanen
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
1455 Patton AvenueA few locations - but the best fried chicken we've had around here.
Neighborhoods
Great local artisans and some really nice food options. A great place to spend an afternoon.
700 residents recomanen
Districte d'Arts del Riu
3 River Arts PlGreat local artisans and some really nice food options. A great place to spend an afternoon.
Food scene
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdFoothills Butcher Bar: Black Mountain
111 Black Mountain AveIrma's Produce Stand
450 Parker Padgett RoadBlack Mountain Tailgate Market
130 Montreat RdMercat de pagesos de WNC
570 Brevard RdSightseeing
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayBiltmore Park
Lake James
Chimney Rock