Meet Western North Carolina
Our main campus is cradled by a beautiful portion of the Appalachian Mountains here in western North Carolina. Our nearest community is the cozy, artisan-driven town of Black Mountain. A 20-minute drive on I-40 leads to the acclaimed cultural hub Asheville, North Carolina. Here are some of our area’s highlights!
Asheville Accolades
- Named one of the “Top 15 Cities in the US” – Travel + Leisure (2022)
- Ranked as the #1 “Top US Foodie Destination” – Yelp (2022)
- Named fifth in “Top 10 Music Cities” – National Geographic Traveler (2021)
- Named “Most Hospitable City in the US” – Airbnb (2020)
- Named one of the “Top-Rated Vacation Destinations in North America” – Expedia (2018)
Black Mountain Accolades
- Named eighth in of “The South’s Best Mountain Towns” – Southern Living (2022)
- Named fourth in “10 Best Places to Get a Fresh Start” – Livability (2021)
- Named eighth in “60 Charming American Towns You Haven’t Heard of But Should Visit ASAP” – Oprah Magazine (2020)
Local Adventures
- Visit Mt. Mitchell State Park (highest point east of the Mississippi)
- Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway
- Camp in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Pisgah National Forest
- Take a day trip to Chimney Rock State Park
- Listen to live music at The Orange Peel or The Grey Eagle
- View exhibits at the Asheville Art Museum
- Taste the treats at French Broad Chocolate Lounge
- Go back in time at the Biltmore Estate
Where to Eat
View local favorites in Black Mountain!
Where to Stay
In Montreat
Assembly Inn
William Black Lodge
In Black Mountain
Monte Vista Hotel
Quality Inn
Inn Around the Corner (B&B)
Red Rocker Inn
Hampton Inn (15% Montreat College Visitor Discount with code: 0003227720)
In East Asheville (I-40 Exit 55)
Days Inn Biltmore East
Holiday Inn Asheville East
Tru by Hilton Asheville East
In Asheville
Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
Inn on Biltmore Estate
Renaissance Asheville Hotel
Hampton Inn
Holiday Inn
Hotel Indigo
Aloft Asheville Downtown
Super 8 Motel