North Carolina is filled with stunning small towns across the state, destinations that offer a quiet beauty by letting the natural scenery, friendly atmosphere and unique attractions shine bright enough to draw you in and experience something you may not get in a bigger, bustling city.
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According to a list compiled by AFAR, the "most charming small town" in all of North Carolina is Black Mountain, praised for its stunning mountain views, availability of live music and exciting and "whimsical" galleries.
Here's what the site had to say about the most charming small town in the state:
"Set in the painterly Blue Ridge Mountains, this folksy town of around 8,500 is only a 20-minute drive east of Asheville but feels a world apart. After ambling around Lake Tomahawk or hiking the 9.5-mile, out-and-back Graybeard Trail in nearby Montreat, enjoy a weaving or pottery exhibit at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, shop for handcrafted jewelry and candles at Seven Sisters Craft Gallery, or go into carb-load overdrive at the Blue Ridge Biscuit Company."
FACT CHECK:
Sentence one in last paragraph is ok. but sentence 2 falls off the track by confusing a museum in Asheville for the Black Mountain College of the 1930-1950 era with the 2 actual museums in Black Mountain...one of history of the area, and one of Arts. It is correct that you can shop at Seven Sisters Gallery in Black Mountain, or enjoy good breakfast stuff at the Blue Ridge Biscuit Co. I do lots of these things regularly myself in Black Mountain, except the old college museum down in Asheville, or the mountain hike in Montreat.
Incidentally, the photo included with the article isn't from Black Mountain either!
But hey, when you're named the "Most charming Small Town" in the Entire State, you shouldn't complain.
A real home in Black Mountain
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It is a charming town, you live in a beautiful place. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks. TGIF!
Delete...it's a shame that Black Mountain College no longer exists.
ReplyDeleteIt's legacy does continue, not just in various historical presentations, but teaching are being used in present day education, arts, counseling, drama and music programs.
DeleteI meant, the teaching methods...like including the students in planning, sharing various modules that aren't in the usual university classes.
DeleteI've always thought Black Mountain was truly charming.
ReplyDeleteI think so too.
DeleteNow that may entice more tourists to visit the area.
ReplyDeleteThat's funny! A heads up to be wary of other such lists. Apparently they don't do their homework, but still, nice to be the best!
ReplyDeleteWell, it's probable that someone had notes, and lost the photo from Black Mountain...and it is confusing because the Black Mountain College was located here...while the museum about it is in Asheville. I do love my little town, and am a bit picky as to accurate descriptions.
DeleteThank you for sharing. Such a beautiful town. And thank you for the fact check! I often see limited or slightly incorrect information about hawai'i too. Enjoy your weekend. Aloha!
ReplyDeleteI guess the accolade is mostly good despite the little inaccuracies. I am sure that it is charming. I think your whole region is probably quite wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt is charming.
ReplyDeleteBravo!
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