- 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)
- 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)
- 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
Your local favorites in Black Mountain
Where to Stay
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In Montreat: Assembly Inn, William Black Lodge
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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)
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In East Asheville (I-40 Exit 55): Days Inn Biltmore East, Holiday Inn Asheville East, Tru by Hilton Asheville East
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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
Come see it for yourself.
Why Montreat?
Whether you’re finishing high school or transferring from another institution, where you go to college is a big decision, and we believe that Montreat College is the perfect place for you to grow, learn, and thrive. Our vibrant campus at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our dedicated faculty, rigorous academic programs, and our talented student body create a unique and inspiring environment where you can develop a clear sense of identity and affirm your sense of purpose to honor God and serve others.