Each year, families forgo a traditional Thanksgiving weekend to gather in Black Mountain for intergenerational fun through folk dancing, crafts, music, and games.
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Little Readers at Sassafras on Sutton
A children’s author and her family transformed a former livery stable in Black Mountain into a literary haven that expands the imaginations of new bookworms.
A Family Feast at Cousins Cuban Café
In Buncombe County, a family shares its Cuban heritage in flavorful dishes with a North Carolina flair.
A Bunch of Bologna: 3 Spots to Get a Fried Bologna Sandwich
Craving a taste of childhood? These restaurants and shops serve up classic fried bologna sandwiches for the young and the young at heart.
Musicians Who Move Us
The tunes created by these talented North Carolinians fill our homes and hearts all year. During Black History Month, especially, we love to celebrate their legacies.
Quiz: Coffee Break
At these North Carolina shops, find java just the way you like it — whether black in a diner-style mug or iced with lots of cream and sugar.
The Music Man of Black Mountain
Songwriter, producer, record label founder: This veteran of the rock ’n’ roll industry has done it all. At a venue near his hometown, he provides a space for performers to express themselves — and for the audience to listen.
Photo Essay: Black Mountain
This Buncombe County community boasts a lively downtown rich in good food, cultural arts, and friendly faces. It's a perfect destination for a day trip — but you may find yourself wanting to pull up a rocking chair and stay in this mountain town much longer.
Creative Mountain Food Tours Offer Up a Taste of Small-Town Gourmet
Stroll, dine, and discover Black Mountain on a new food tour.