Magnolia Creek Retreat Guidebook

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Magnolia Creek Retreat Guidebook

Things to do near Black Mountain

Hiking, biking, kayaking, sightseeing.
Montreat is only 10 minutes away and just beaming with charm and incredible hikes. Our favorites are Lookout Trail (amazing views) and Graybeard Trail.
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Montreat
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Montreat is only 10 minutes away and just beaming with charm and incredible hikes. Our favorites are Lookout Trail (amazing views) and Graybeard Trail.
Only 20 minutes from the house is the majestic and historical Biltmore Estate. It is easily one of the most popular thing to see around the Asheville area. There is also a vineyard on the estate after you have toured the home and beautiful gardens.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge St
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Only 20 minutes from the house is the majestic and historical Biltmore Estate. It is easily one of the most popular thing to see around the Asheville area. There is also a vineyard on the estate after you have toured the home and beautiful gardens.
Approximately 15 mins from the house is the Blue Ridge Parkway with dozens of trails to choose from. The visitor's center is nice and they have a 1 mile loop trail which is nice for families with young kids!
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway
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Approximately 15 mins from the house is the Blue Ridge Parkway with dozens of trails to choose from. The visitor's center is nice and they have a 1 mile loop trail which is nice for families with young kids!
Lake Lure and Chimney State Park are both only 30 minutes south of Black Mountain and offer many great hikes, not to mention a large lake with beaches to swim and kayak/boat.
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Lake Lure
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Lake Lure and Chimney State Park are both only 30 minutes south of Black Mountain and offer many great hikes, not to mention a large lake with beaches to swim and kayak/boat.
Downtown Asheville is a super eclectic town with some of the best shops, art galleries, restaurants, breweries and bars in the world. On the streets you'll find lots of musicians and a bustling energy at all times.
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Downtown
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Downtown Asheville is a super eclectic town with some of the best shops, art galleries, restaurants, breweries and bars in the world. On the streets you'll find lots of musicians and a bustling energy at all times.
A short 15 minutes away is an incredible 1.5 mile hike to the falls and 1.5 miles back to the trailhead. It's a fairly easy hike and the trail hugs the creek that leads up to the falls. Highly recommend!
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Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain Dr
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A short 15 minutes away is an incredible 1.5 mile hike to the falls and 1.5 miles back to the trailhead. It's a fairly easy hike and the trail hugs the creek that leads up to the falls. Highly recommend!

Black Mountain Food & Drinks Scene

Whether you go for breakfast or lunch, this cozy little joint has the best Cuban food around. You can't go wrong with the cuban sandwich or a bowl of ropa vieja.
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Cousins Cuban Cafe
108 Broadway Avenue
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Whether you go for breakfast or lunch, this cozy little joint has the best Cuban food around. You can't go wrong with the cuban sandwich or a bowl of ropa vieja.
Some of the best breakfast in town! The restaurants sits in a charming old historical home. Try to get a table on the porch with beautiful mountain views.
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Louise's Kitchen
115 Black Mountain Ave
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Some of the best breakfast in town! The restaurants sits in a charming old historical home. Try to get a table on the porch with beautiful mountain views.
Fantastic lineup of mountain fare including burgers, sandwiches, trout and steaks. Local draft beer menu as well.
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Trail Head Restaurant & Bar
207 W State St
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Fantastic lineup of mountain fare including burgers, sandwiches, trout and steaks. Local draft beer menu as well.
BIG cathead biscuits with an array of original combinations and homemade jams. The food won't disappoint! One of our favorites.
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Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
601 W State St
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BIG cathead biscuits with an array of original combinations and homemade jams. The food won't disappoint! One of our favorites.
Local butcher shop with a sensationally focused menu of locally raised meat menu options like burgers, house reuben and hot dogs. Also wash them down with craft cocktails and local beer.
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Foothills Butcher Bar: Black Mountain
111 Black Mountain Ave
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Local butcher shop with a sensationally focused menu of locally raised meat menu options like burgers, house reuben and hot dogs. Also wash them down with craft cocktails and local beer.
This brewery is home to the best pale ale. They have an outdoor taproom with a large stage for concerts.
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Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70
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This brewery is home to the best pale ale. They have an outdoor taproom with a large stage for concerts.
Great downtown spot for some tasty local beers. Smoke BBQ food truck is usually parked out back for a bite to eat.
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Black Mountain Brewing
131 NC-9
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Great downtown spot for some tasty local beers. Smoke BBQ food truck is usually parked out back for a bite to eat.
Little empanada and crepe joint oozing with charm!
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La Guinguette
105 Richardson Blvd
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Little empanada and crepe joint oozing with charm!
The best rooftop space in Black Mountain. Not to mention super tasty breakfast food, pastries and breads. We'd come back just for the breakfast potatoes.
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Open Oven Cafe
102 Church St
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The best rooftop space in Black Mountain. Not to mention super tasty breakfast food, pastries and breads. We'd come back just for the breakfast potatoes.

Asheville Food & Drink Scene

This upscale Spanish tapas restaurant was just awarded a James Beard award, this is one of the best restaurants in the country. Be sure not to miss this one!
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore Ave
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This upscale Spanish tapas restaurant was just awarded a James Beard award, this is one of the best restaurants in the country. Be sure not to miss this one!
This trendy Indian street food spot is one of our favorite spots in all of Asheville but don't just take our word for it. It was just given a James Beard award for best restaurant in the US.
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Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Ave
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This trendy Indian street food spot is one of our favorite spots in all of Asheville but don't just take our word for it. It was just given a James Beard award for best restaurant in the US.
This breakfast joint known for their large cathead biscuits has a cult following and expect to wait in line. It's well worth the wait!
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Biscuit Head
733 Haywood Rd
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This breakfast joint known for their large cathead biscuits has a cult following and expect to wait in line. It's well worth the wait!
Well known as one of the most innovative and modern vegan restaurants in the country. Even if you're not a vegan or vegetarian, this restaurant will impress!
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Plant
165 Merrimon Ave
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Well known as one of the most innovative and modern vegan restaurants in the country. Even if you're not a vegan or vegetarian, this restaurant will impress!
Only 15 minutes from the house and has an amazing outdoor spaces for kids and a superb lineup of beers. Best pilsner in the state!
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte Hwy
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Only 15 minutes from the house and has an amazing outdoor spaces for kids and a superb lineup of beers. Best pilsner in the state!
This famous brewery is approximately 25 minutes away and worth it. It is like a Disney campus for beer. Absolutely gorgeous campus and great restaurant on sight. Try the house made pretzels!
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada Way
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This famous brewery is approximately 25 minutes away and worth it. It is like a Disney campus for beer. Absolutely gorgeous campus and great restaurant on sight. Try the house made pretzels!
Super spot for chocolate confections and treats! Chocolate factory on site.
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack Square
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Super spot for chocolate confections and treats! Chocolate factory on site.

Vineyards & Wineries

Absolutely beautiful vineyard with a great selection of wines. Horribly biased but we know the winemaker!
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Parker-Binns Vineyard
2275 Whiteside Rd
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Absolutely beautiful vineyard with a great selection of wines. Horribly biased but we know the winemaker!
New to the scene, but their wines have recently won many awards in the Wall Street Journal. Great spot to sit around have a glass in a rocking chair. They also have inside space.
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Marked Tree Vineyard
623 Deep Gap Rd
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New to the scene, but their wines have recently won many awards in the Wall Street Journal. Great spot to sit around have a glass in a rocking chair. They also have inside space.
Just a 25 minute drive away from the house, this famous winery has many selections and a majestic setting.
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Biltmore Estate Winery
1 Lodge St
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Just a 25 minute drive away from the house, this famous winery has many selections and a majestic setting.