Guidebook for Swannanoa Valley and Asheville Area

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Guidebook for Swannanoa Valley and Asheville Area

Food Scene and Breweries

They roast their own coffee and there is a turn table with a wide array of LP's. Great breakfast place called Gateway Cafe right next door, but be sure to stop for your coffee at Dynamite (all the locals do!). They also have locally made chai, Appalachai, which is delish!
70 recommandé par les habitants
Dynamite Roasting Company
3198 US-70
70 recommandé par les habitants
They roast their own coffee and there is a turn table with a wide array of LP's. Great breakfast place called Gateway Cafe right next door, but be sure to stop for your coffee at Dynamite (all the locals do!). They also have locally made chai, Appalachai, which is delish!
A lovely place atop Open Oven Eatery (which is great for breakfast and lunch) in downtown Black Mountain. Excellent, yet small, well chosen menu.
The Bell Tower Black Mountain
102 Church Street
A lovely place atop Open Oven Eatery (which is great for breakfast and lunch) in downtown Black Mountain. Excellent, yet small, well chosen menu.
Great outdoor tap house with stage for local music scene. The Pisgah Pale Ale is famous around here!
153 recommandé par les habitants
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70
153 recommandé par les habitants
Great outdoor tap house with stage for local music scene. The Pisgah Pale Ale is famous around here!
Highland Brewery, the original craft brewery in Asheville, is just 10-12 mins away.
349 recommandé par les habitants
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte Hwy
349 recommandé par les habitants
Highland Brewery, the original craft brewery in Asheville, is just 10-12 mins away.
This is a great brewery downtown black mountain, to add to your craft brew experience.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Black Mountain Brewing
131 NC-9
56 recommandé par les habitants
This is a great brewery downtown black mountain, to add to your craft brew experience.
A local gem with crepes, great wines, and authentic French vibes. You'll love the outdoor patio, when weather allows. One of my favorite quiet dinner spots.
34 recommandé par les habitants
La Guinguette
105 Richardson Blvd
34 recommandé par les habitants
A local gem with crepes, great wines, and authentic French vibes. You'll love the outdoor patio, when weather allows. One of my favorite quiet dinner spots.
A true wood fired pizza is something to be had! and gluten free, vegetarian options are plentiful. Local brews and good wines, with out door seating and dog friendly.
90 recommandé par les habitants
Fresh Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta
100 S Ridgeway Ave
90 recommandé par les habitants
A true wood fired pizza is something to be had! and gluten free, vegetarian options are plentiful. Local brews and good wines, with out door seating and dog friendly.
A great little coffee shop with quiet places to sit, and tasty treats. Locally owned. Just 3 mins away.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Moments Coffee Bar & Eatery
2304 US-70
17 recommandé par les habitants
A great little coffee shop with quiet places to sit, and tasty treats. Locally owned. Just 3 mins away.
The biggest and best biscuit creations you can imagine. Outdoor seating along the creek, which is also dog friendly. Just 5 mins up the road.
88 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
601 W State St
88 recommandé par les habitants
The biggest and best biscuit creations you can imagine. Outdoor seating along the creek, which is also dog friendly. Just 5 mins up the road.
A sweet local brewery, with a nice outdoor patio, and friendly vibes all through the day and night. Food truck is usually on the scene. You wont want to miss this local gem in Black Mountain.
63 recommandé par les habitants
Lookout Brewing Company
103 S Ridgeway Ave
63 recommandé par les habitants
A sweet local brewery, with a nice outdoor patio, and friendly vibes all through the day and night. Food truck is usually on the scene. You wont want to miss this local gem in Black Mountain.
A new extension of Hillman (original is in Biltmore/Asheville) opened Old Fort, just over the mountain. I love this brewery and the scene. Its worth the drive.
166 recommandé par les habitants
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek Rd
166 recommandé par les habitants
A new extension of Hillman (original is in Biltmore/Asheville) opened Old Fort, just over the mountain. I love this brewery and the scene. Its worth the drive.
A locally owned cafe, where the owner will take your order. Great food and friendly vibes. Also outdoor seating with powerful heaters for cool weather.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Open Oven Cafe
102 Church St
42 recommandé par les habitants
A locally owned cafe, where the owner will take your order. Great food and friendly vibes. Also outdoor seating with powerful heaters for cool weather.

City/town information

Black Mountain is the hub of the Swannanoa Valley and just 5 mins away. A great small mountain town with restaurants, parks, breweries and shops.
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Black Mountain
268 recommandé par les habitants
Black Mountain is the hub of the Swannanoa Valley and just 5 mins away. A great small mountain town with restaurants, parks, breweries and shops.
Montreat is a small college community in our valley, just 10 mins away. A beautiful lake with waterfall and many hiking trails, including famous Greybeard and Lookout trails.
72 recommandé par les habitants
Montreat
72 recommandé par les habitants
Montreat is a small college community in our valley, just 10 mins away. A beautiful lake with waterfall and many hiking trails, including famous Greybeard and Lookout trails.
There are not enough words or space to describe all the amazingness that Asheville has to offer. Downtown is just 15-20 mins away. Unique shops, music venues, restaurants and breweries. Then return to our small town for a quiet rest.
904 recommandé par les habitants
Asheville
904 recommandé par les habitants
There are not enough words or space to describe all the amazingness that Asheville has to offer. Downtown is just 15-20 mins away. Unique shops, music venues, restaurants and breweries. Then return to our small town for a quiet rest.

Sightseeing

The Grove Park Inn is famous for its beauty of architecture, mountain views, and indoor/outdoor spa. Its only 15 mins away.
573 recommandé par les habitants
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon Ave
573 recommandé par les habitants
The Grove Park Inn is famous for its beauty of architecture, mountain views, and indoor/outdoor spa. Its only 15 mins away.
Owen Park is a great place to walk, jog, fish, take the pup, sit by the river and adjoins to the Warren Wilson College Trails. Its only 5 mins away.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Charles D Owen Park
875 Warren Wilson Rd
27 recommandé par les habitants
Owen Park is a great place to walk, jog, fish, take the pup, sit by the river and adjoins to the Warren Wilson College Trails. Its only 5 mins away.
Warren Wilson College is just 5-7 mins away and has ample hiking, events, cafeteria open to public and working farms. Its famous for its innovative programming and welcomes public to visit.
50 recommandé par les habitants
Warren Wilson College
701 Warren Wilson Rd
50 recommandé par les habitants
Warren Wilson College is just 5-7 mins away and has ample hiking, events, cafeteria open to public and working farms. Its famous for its innovative programming and welcomes public to visit.
The famous Blue Ridge Parkway east Asheville entrance is just 10-12 mins away, and close to the folk art and visitor centers. There is nothing like a drive along the parkway with no billboards, neon lights, or development. Haw Creek Overlook hike is a must-do for hikers.
757 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway
757 recommandé par les habitants
The famous Blue Ridge Parkway east Asheville entrance is just 10-12 mins away, and close to the folk art and visitor centers. There is nothing like a drive along the parkway with no billboards, neon lights, or development. Haw Creek Overlook hike is a must-do for hikers.
The famous Biltmore Estate with house tour, wineries, trails and horse stable is just 15 mins away.
1485 recommandé par les habitants
Biltmore
1 Lodge St
1485 recommandé par les habitants
The famous Biltmore Estate with house tour, wineries, trails and horse stable is just 15 mins away.

Recreational

Tubing on the French Broad River is a fun day! A few outfitters to choose from and all about 15-20 mins away.
83 recommandé par les habitants
French Broad Outfitters
704 Riverside Dr
83 recommandé par les habitants
Tubing on the French Broad River is a fun day! A few outfitters to choose from and all about 15-20 mins away.
A wonderful and gentle hike to some great waterfalls. This hike is about 20 mins away.
216 recommandé par les habitants
Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain Dr
216 recommandé par les habitants
A wonderful and gentle hike to some great waterfalls. This hike is about 20 mins away.
A day hike that will blow your mind. Such a beautiful place!
19 recommandé par les habitants
Greybeard Trail
Greybeard Trail
19 recommandé par les habitants
A day hike that will blow your mind. Such a beautiful place!