you might do all thatand morewithout leaving the towns 7 square miles.
Venture a little farther, and youdreach Ashevillein about 20 minutes.
Where To Shop In Black Mountain, NC
Black Mountain was designed for walking.
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Fuel up for a day of wandering with a coffee atDripolator.
Then go where the wind takes you.
Peruse shelves of handmade treasures at places likeSeven Sisters Craft GalleryandMountain Nest Gallery.
The unofficial symbols of Black Mountain, rockers of all shapes and sizes are sprinkled throughout town.
The Pure & Propers menu is creative and sophisticated but at half the price you might expect to pay.
Exposed brick walls, sheepskin seat coverings, and warm pendant lighting channel Old World Europe.
Dinner here is like attending a backyard soiree thrown by your coolest friend.
A band plays from a stage in the corner of the yard.
If you want to stretch your legs between courses, go say hello to the donkeys and goats.
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Owner and executive chef Mark Henegan is the consummate host.
He learned to cook from his parents and grandmother growing up in South Africa.
Locals joke that hes the unofficial mayor of town.
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Like Cousins and The Pure & Proper, Bush Farmhouse is more passion project than business venture.
Restaurants are boring, and theyre a lot of work.
So if I just had a burger place, wheres the soul?
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Note: At the time of publication, Bush Farmhouse is closed due to extensive damage from Hurricane Helene.
Friends and neighbors have set up aGoFundMeto help Henegan rebuild.
Enjoy a flight on a second-floor deck over- looking the beautiful scenery atBlack Mountain Brewing.
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This place is the culmination of all the things weve learned over the years, says owner Casey McKissick.
We really wanted to create a space for everyone.
Owners Maggie and Patrick Beraduce are committed to selling and serving regional food.
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Regular events and a bottle club help build community.
For a longer excursion, try Graybeard Trail.
For a relaxing stroll, head toLake Tomahawk Park.
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Try their spirits in cocktails served at their tasting room, and book a tour to learn the process.
Certain nights feature vaudeville or comedy shows, songwriters circles, and movie screenings.
After 15 years, the place became a nonprofit in 2023.
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The music will play on, and opportunities to entwine itself with the community will multiply.
Its the towns living room, says founder Bob Hinkle.
Natural beauty and the warmth of people characterize Black Mountain.
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The charming B&B offers homemade breakfast each morning and is also right on the outskirts of downtown.
Hurricane Helene has impacted the South.
Learn how you could help support our neighborshere.
