Clinton’s guidebook
Food scene
Black Mountain
Great food and beer!
Foothills Butcher Bar: Black Mountain
111 Black Mountain AveBest burger ever!
Black Mountain Brewing
131 NC-9Great Beer
Louise's Kitchen
115 Black Mountain AveGreat Breakfast and lunch!
Cousins Cuban Cafe
108 Broadway AvenueThe best Cuban food I've ever eaten!
Four Sisters Bakery
136 N Dougherty StDelicious Biscuits & Gravy, pastries, bread, and more!
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
601 W State StDelicious food!
The Dripolator Coffeehouse
221 W State StThis is the best craft coffee shop in town!
Dynamite Roasting Company
3198 US-70Excellent coffee!
Higher end restaurant, tasty cocktails.
19 locals recommend
Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails - Black Mountain
308 W State StHigher end restaurant, tasty cocktails.
Que Sera
101 Black Mountain AveDelicious seafood; nicer French restaurant
A local favorite and institution in Black Mountain. Great burger (but not quite as good as Foothills Butcher).
10 locals recommend
Mac's
104 West StA local favorite and institution in Black Mountain. Great burger (but not quite as good as Foothills Butcher).
Thai Basil
227 W State StGreat Thai food!
Trail Head Restaurant & Bar
207 W State StGreat food--local favorite.
Black Mountain Bistro
203 E State StGreat food--local favorite.
Lookout Brewing Company
103 S Ridgeway AveAmazing brewery in Old Fort, NC, a 15 min drive. The restaurant/brewer sits along the river--very peaceful. Great for groups! We've taken our toddler there as well w/ no issues.
166 locals recommend
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdAmazing brewery in Old Fort, NC, a 15 min drive. The restaurant/brewer sits along the river--very peaceful. Great for groups! We've taken our toddler there as well w/ no issues.
Ole's Guacamoles
401 E State StDelicious Mexican food. Amazing salsa bar--all homemade!
Black Mountain Kitchen & Ale House
117-C Cherry StGood food and beer!
My Father's Pizza & Pasta
110 Cherry StGreat italian food and pizza.
White Horse Black Mountain
105 Montreat Rddelicious ice cream
Local favorite on Main Street
15 locals recommend
Kilwin's Black Mountain -Chocolates, Fudge and Ice Cream
116 W State StLocal favorite on Main Street
Amazing outdoor gear store/craft beer bar. Lots of outdoor games, including cornhole. Across street from Foothills Butcher.
11 locals recommend
WNC Outdoor Collective
110 Black Mountain AveAmazing outdoor gear store/craft beer bar. Lots of outdoor games, including cornhole. Across street from Foothills Butcher.
BAD Craft
128 Cherry StreetBeer shop w/ best variety in town.
Best wine shop in town--locally owned! The shop owner is super helpful and very knowledgeable about wines.
15 locals recommend
Merry Wine Market
108 W State StBest wine shop in town--locally owned! The shop owner is super helpful and very knowledgeable about wines.
Black Mountain Cider + Mead
104 Eastside DriveBest mead and cider around!
Oak and Grist Distilling Company LLC
1556 Grovestone RdCheck out their spirits--quite good!
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70Deeelicious beer!
Dairy King "The Blue Cone"
405 W State StThis is the legendary soft-serve ice cream option
Sightseeing
Biltmore Estate Drive
Biltmore Estate DriveThis has a super fun splash pad for kids, and is in the heart of Black Mountain right off Main Street.
8 locals recommend
Black Mountain Town Square
100 E State StThis has a super fun splash pad for kids, and is in the heart of Black Mountain right off Main Street.
Great walking path around lake, along with playground and tennis courts.
85 locals recommend
Lake Tomahawk Park
401 Laurel Cir DrGreat walking path around lake, along with playground and tennis courts.
Black Mountain Golf Club
15 Ross DrTake A Hike Outfitters
100 Sutton AveGreat outdoor gear shop--locally owned.
Incredible!!!! Amazing toy store, and great book shop down stairs. One of our favorite places to hang out in town.
17 locals recommend
Sassafras on Sutton
108 Sutton AveIncredible!!!! Amazing toy store, and great book shop down stairs. One of our favorite places to hang out in town.
Mountain Nest
133 Cherry StGreat art gallery
Classic American toy and hardware store. A step into the past, but with everything you might need!
29 locals recommend
Town Hardware & General Store
103 W State StClassic American toy and hardware store. A step into the past, but with everything you might need!
Seven Sisters Gallery
119 Broadway AveTrue art gallery w/ local art
C W Moose Trading Co
111 W State StGreat shop with all kinds of local gear
Europa
125 Cherry StFine gifts from Europe & America--very cool.
The Curiosity Shoppe
118 Cherry StLocal boutique. My wife loves it.
The Dancing Dragonfly
110 Broadway AvenueLocal boutique--all kinds of creative and interesting gifts, candles, etc.
You can hop on the Blue Ridge Parkway in 15 minutes from the cabin. It is an incredible drive, w/ countless trails, pulloffs, and stunning views. A great option for young to old!
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayYou can hop on the Blue Ridge Parkway in 15 minutes from the cabin. It is an incredible drive, w/ countless trails, pulloffs, and stunning views. A great option for young to old!
Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdRafting and kayak trips--very fun!
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdLocal animals--kids AND adults will love this.
Red House Studios and Gallery
101 W State StGreat place to see & support local art
Representative of a strong local arts scene--a must see.
21 locals recommend
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
225 W State StRepresentative of a strong local arts scene--a must see.
Black Mountain Escape
103 Black Mountain AvenueDo this escape game with your friends or family--Soooo fun!
Spice It Up
130 Cherry StAmazing spice and oil shop.
Black Mountain Yoga
116 Montreat RdGreat studio & shop
Beautiful college on Lake Susan. A 7-10 minute walk from the cabin.
16 locals recommend
Montreat College
310 Gaither CirBeautiful college on Lake Susan. A 7-10 minute walk from the cabin.
One Fly Outfitters
112 Cherry StGreat gear and trips!
Key City Antiques
105 Montreat RoadLocal antiques
Black Mountain Town Square
100 E State StSwannanoa Valley Museum & History Center
223 W State StLoads of information about local history
Zen Tubing
1648 Brevard RdAwesome river tubing in Asheville--two locations.
Wildwater - Zipline
1 Resort DrSuper fun zipline park
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who famously also designed Central Park in Manhattan, along with projects around the country. A must see!
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayDesigned by Frederick Law Olmsted, who famously also designed Central Park in Manhattan, along with projects around the country. A must see!
They can help you find mountain biking and all kinds of other local adventures.
17 locals recommend
Asheville Adventure Company
99 Riverside DriveThey can help you find mountain biking and all kinds of other local adventures.
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyVery cool!
Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton AveSo fun!
City/town information
Amazing city with loads of good restaurants, craft beer, attractions, and more. 20 minutes from our cabin.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Amazing city with loads of good restaurants, craft beer, attractions, and more. 20 minutes from our cabin.