EXPLORE THE BLUE RIDGE
Small town charm
The Red Cottage is located between the towns of Black Mountain and Montreat, with shops, attractions, and entertainment available less than 1 mile in either direction.
In downtown Black Mountain you'll discover gift shops, restaurants, taverns, coffee shops, and a local Farmers' Market. Nearby Lake Tomahawk has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, croquet court, free concerts and a rental space for private events. Seasonal festivals, such as the Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF), the Sourwood Festival, Spartan Obstacle Races, and countless riding and running competitions. Montreat is known for great hiking/biking trails, creeks, and preserved woodland areas for your outdoor fun. The area is very pet-friendly, so look forward to bringing your pups along for the adventure!
The great outdoors
Hike winding trails and discover hidden waterfalls. Ziplining, rock climbing, tubing, paddling, fishing, and golfing are just the start of a long list of outdoor activities you can enjoy! Explore the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway to take in spectacular views any time of year! In the fall, revel in the brilliant colors of fall leaves across the landscape by car, motorcycle, or bicycle. Whatever the season, there are countless ways to disconnect from the stress of modern life and to reconnect with nature. We provide information and brochures to help you find the perfect activities for your trip and are always here to help with a recommendation!
Historic Asheville
If you choose to venture out for the big city, historical Asheville is just 15 miles west on Interstate 40. Known for historical landmarks like the Biltmore Estate, an eclectic food scene, and a wide range of arts and crafts, Asheville is a humming city nestled into the Blue Ridge mountains. Specialty shops, chocolatiers, and street performers line the active downtown. Looking for a taste of local flavor? With an active brewery scene, there is no shortage of new flavors to sample.
Other attractions include: the River Arts District where you can visit active artist studios, experience murals and graffiti throughout the city, art museums, theater, The Arboretum, the Thomas Wolfe Center, and more!
