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Black Mountain

North Carolina, United States · North America

About Black Mountain

Black Mountain works well as a base: 15 minutes from Swannanoa, 23km from Biltmore Estate.

Black Mountain is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 8,278, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Black Mountain sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Black Mountain to your route.

About Black Mountain

McDibbs, a music house in Black Mountain, North Carolina pioneered the development of both the non-smoking bar, and the now thriving Asheville area music scene. David Peele founded McDibbs in the late 70's to showcase local talent. His innovations in running McDibbs eventually drew high-profile regional acts like Bela

Read more Fleck while retaining a rich bohemian vibe within the establishment. McDibbs reflected a community reminiscent of the Greenwich Village Folk Revival of the 1960s, and reflected a non traditional aesthetic. The community of musicians, artists, and storytellers viewed McDibbs as a cultural landmark that set the stage for the rise of the Asheville area's music and art scene. It was from this environment that current international acts like David Wilcox and Poetry Alive! began at McDibbs.

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Where is Black Mountain located?

Black Mountain is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.6179 latitude, -82.3212 longitude.

What is the population of Black Mountain?

Black Mountain has a population of approximately 8,278 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
8,278
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
North Carolina
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.6179, -82.3212

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Worth the detour from Black Mountain

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Craggy Pinnacle

A short, gnarled tunnel of rhododendron on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 364 opens onto a bald 360-degree summit above the Great Craggy Mountains. Catawba rhododendron turns the slopes purple in mid-June.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Mount Mitchell

The highest peak east of the Mississippi at 6,684 ft, reached by scenic NC-128 off the Blue Ridge Parkway; a short paved path leads from the parking area to the summit observation deck.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Blue Ridge Parkway

America's favourite drive: 469 miles of ridge-top parkway linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks, with countless overlooks, hiking trails, and blazing autumn foliage.

18 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Biltmore Estate

America's largest privately owned home, a stunning 250-room French Renaissance chateau built by George Vanderbilt in Asheville, North Carolina.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Black Mountain

  • Right hereCraggy PinnacleA short, gnarled tunnel of rhododendron on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 364 opens onto a bald 360-degree summit above the Great Craggy Mountains. Catawba rhododendron turns the slopes purple in mid-June.
  • 18 kmBlue Ridge ParkwayAmerica's favourite drive: 469 miles of ridge-top parkway linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks, with countless overlooks, hiking trails, and blazing autumn foliage.
  • 68 kmLinn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway)A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Black Mountain.

Swannanoa

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 4,576

Fairview

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 2,678

Biltmore Forest

🇺🇸 United States

21 km awayPop. 1,441

Asheville

🇺🇸 United States

21 km awayPop. 95,056

Weaverville

🇺🇸 United States

23 km awayPop. 3,936

Lake Lure

🇺🇸 United States

24 km awayPop. 1,184

Woodfin

🇺🇸 United States

24 km awayPop. 6,349

Royal Pines

🇺🇸 United States

24 km awayPop. 4,272

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