Migration Station guidebook
Food scene
Delicious French meets Spanish fusion cuisine, in a charming atmosphere, within walking distance to the shops in downtown Black Mountain. The Savory or Sweet Crepes are a must for brunch! And the Gaudi Salad is delicious for a lighter bite.
34 locals recommend
La Guinguette
105 Richardson BlvdDelicious French meets Spanish fusion cuisine, in a charming atmosphere, within walking distance to the shops in downtown Black Mountain. The Savory or Sweet Crepes are a must for brunch! And the Gaudi Salad is delicious for a lighter bite.
Wonderful wood fired oven fresh made pizza. Plenty of Gluten Free (celiac friendly) options, with the best gluten free pizza crust in town hands down. Wonderful starters and Salad options too!
90 locals recommend
Fresh Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta
100 S Ridgeway AveWonderful wood fired oven fresh made pizza. Plenty of Gluten Free (celiac friendly) options, with the best gluten free pizza crust in town hands down. Wonderful starters and Salad options too!
DONUTS. Need we say more? Also, they are vegan and have gluten free options!
7 locals recommend
Dough House
601 West State StreetDONUTS. Need we say more? Also, they are vegan and have gluten free options!
Black Mountains newest Distillery. A fun spot to hang, especially if you're a fan of spirits!
16 locals recommend
Oak and Grist Distilling Company LLC
1556 Grovestone RdBlack Mountains newest Distillery. A fun spot to hang, especially if you're a fan of spirits!
A wonderful spot for Sunday brunch, or evening date night. During the day, while dining outside, you can visit with the goats and chickens in the yard!
25 locals recommend
The Bush Farmhouse
151 South Ridgeway AvenueA wonderful spot for Sunday brunch, or evening date night. During the day, while dining outside, you can visit with the goats and chickens in the yard!
Best coffee in the Black Mountain and Asheville area! Organic, locally roasted, delicious coffee. You'll wanna take a few bags home for sure!
70 locals recommend
Dynamite Roasting Company
3198 US-70Best coffee in the Black Mountain and Asheville area! Organic, locally roasted, delicious coffee. You'll wanna take a few bags home for sure!
Best Burger in town is found here. Grassfed locally raised. This spot has a pretty great brunch too!
37 locals recommend
Foothills Butcher Bar: Black Mountain
111 Black Mountain AveBest Burger in town is found here. Grassfed locally raised. This spot has a pretty great brunch too!
Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
121 Biltmore AvenueDELICIOUS Japanese Smokehouse in Asheville.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Black Mountain has plenty of fun shops and restaurants to visit! And across the street, on Church street is a wonderful neighborhood for shady strolls.
Cherry Street
Cherry StreetDowntown Black Mountain has plenty of fun shops and restaurants to visit! And across the street, on Church street is a wonderful neighborhood for shady strolls.
Sightseeing
A beautiful little public park and picnic area. Pool and clubhouse are also located with classes and swimming! Fun little playground for the kiddos too.
85 locals recommend
Lake Tomahawk Park
401 Laurel Cir DrA beautiful little public park and picnic area. Pool and clubhouse are also located with classes and swimming! Fun little playground for the kiddos too.
Located in Black Mountain at Lake Eden, LEAF festival is a popular world music festival that appeals to young and old alike! Festival takes play twice a year in the spring and then again in the fall.
Lake Eden Arts Festival
90 Montford AveLocated in Black Mountain at Lake Eden, LEAF festival is a popular world music festival that appeals to young and old alike! Festival takes play twice a year in the spring and then again in the fall.
The Asheville Museum of Science is a wonderful spot to check out! Especially if you have kiddos in toe.
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The Asheville Museum of Science is a wonderful spot to check out! Especially if you have kiddos in toe.
The popular Biltmore House has been a staple for visitors for years and years. A beautiful home, but the grounds are breathtaking, and the winery is a fun day trip. (The wine however...I can't say that I recommend😬)
174 locals recommend
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach RoadThe popular Biltmore House has been a staple for visitors for years and years. A beautiful home, but the grounds are breathtaking, and the winery is a fun day trip. (The wine however...I can't say that I recommend😬)
If you are a beer fan...you'll want to check out our most popular local brewery, Highland Brewing. (attached is a whisky distillery as well if you're more of a rye person)
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyIf you are a beer fan...you'll want to check out our most popular local brewery, Highland Brewing. (attached is a whisky distillery as well if you're more of a rye person)
City/town information
A plethora of things to do in Asheville...a bit of a zoo downtown, but worth the wildness if you are a foodie!
904 locals recommend
Asheville
A plethora of things to do in Asheville...a bit of a zoo downtown, but worth the wildness if you are a foodie!
Visitors will find plenty of things to do in Black Mountain. Downtown streets are lined with independent shops, restaurants, art galleries, artisan eats, music halls, and breweries. The typically mild weather Black Mountain enjoys, even in the winter, provides year-round access to numerous hiking and biking trails throughout the area. Stop in at the Black Mountain Visitor Center for maps and area information as you begin your exploration of town.
Visitors planning a day trip or an overnight visit can find parking along the downtown streets, especially on Sutton Avenue. Other options include the Town Hall parking lot, a public lot on the south side of the railroad tracks, and when church is not in session, the Black Mountain Baptist and Black Mountain Presbyterian church lots.
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
Visitors will find plenty of things to do in Black Mountain. Downtown streets are lined with independent shops, restaurants, art galleries, artisan eats, music halls, and breweries. The typically mild weather Black Mountain enjoys, even in the winter, provides year-round access to numerous hiking and biking trails throughout the area. Stop in at the Black Mountain Visitor Center for maps and area information as you begin your exploration of town.
Visitors planning a day trip or an overnight visit can find parking along the downtown streets, especially on Sutton Avenue. Other options include the Town Hall parking lot, a public lot on the south side of the railroad tracks, and when church is not in session, the Black Mountain Baptist and Black Mountain Presbyterian church lots.
Wellness
Self care, treat yoself options
Amazing massage and wonderful acupuncture. Also a really fun little gift shop as well, selling lots of woman owned business products.
East Acupuncture Wellness Boutique
2296 U.S. 70Amazing massage and wonderful acupuncture. Also a really fun little gift shop as well, selling lots of woman owned business products.
Wonderful class options here! They also have hot and warm class options. In addition, our personal favorite is their InFrared Suana.(they have a Finnish option as well)
24 locals recommend
Black Mountain Yoga
116 Montreat RdWonderful class options here! They also have hot and warm class options. In addition, our personal favorite is their InFrared Suana.(they have a Finnish option as well)
Our local “health food store” if you’re not interested in trekking to Asheville. They have a wide assortment of supplements, herbs, as well as grab and go convenient store items
14 locals recommend
Black Mountain Natural Foods
108 Black Mountain AveOur local “health food store” if you’re not interested in trekking to Asheville. They have a wide assortment of supplements, herbs, as well as grab and go convenient store items
City advice
Ways to save
Hopey & Co. Discount Grocery
Hopey & Co. is locally owned small grocery where you can find just about anything. A local favorite, if you hit it on the right day, you'll find everything you never knew you might need! A fun to place to shop, especially when you're on vacation. $50 will go a long way in this grocery store!