Swannanoa Valley Museum Travel Information (Black Mountain, NC)

Black Mountain Campground Black Mountain Campground has been around a long time. Over the years it has been taken care of well. Now it is like an antique, treasured by families that have been returning to Black Mountain throug... Burnsville, NC

Climb It, Crest It, Cycle It, Love It: Exploring Mount Mitchell The first time I visited Mount Mitchell was in July—hot, humid, muggy July. But on top of Mount Mitchell it felt like a cool autumn day, so cool in fact that I hustled over to the concession stand and... Burnsville, NC

Climbing Mount Mitchell Motorcycle Ride Ever wondered what the views are like on the highest peak east of the Mississippi? Don’t like to hike? This ride is for you! Soaring to a dizzying 6,684 ft. above sea level, Mt. Mitchell invites you t... Asheville, NC

Lake Lure Run Motorcycle Ride This is a quick ride to and from Asheville. It offers nice roads, good scenery, and lots of activities. Maybe you’ll choose to take a short hike up Chimney Rock, or rent a boat on Lake Lure, maybe vis... Asheville, NC

Mount Mitchell - North Carolina Highpoint Highpoint rank by height: 16th. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a spectacular scenic road that winds through beautiful hills and forests. Due to the lack of passing areas and the frequent curves on this hig... Asheville, NC

Other Activities

• * Motorcycle Rides in North Carolina Scenic Drives and Road Trips
• Northwest North Carolina Campgrounds and Camping Trips
• * Adventure Trips in North Carolina Weekend Getaways and Day Trips
• Blue Ridge Parkway - North Carolina Scenic Drives and Road Trips

Graybeard Trail at Montreat Conference Center (Distance: 3.7 mi) Montreat is a Presbyterian conference center and college on 4500 acres of sylvan bliss nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Some 2500 of those acres have been set aside as a permanent wil...

Black Mountain, NC - Hiking - length:7.5 mi

Swannanoa River: Main Bridge in Swannanoa to the US 70 Bridge at Azalea (Distance: 4.3 mi) The Swannanoa drops off the western slopes of the Blue Ridge at Swannanoa Gap just east of the town of Black Mountain. It remains fairly small and narrow until joined by the North Fork, east of Swanna...

Asheville, NC - Whitewater Paddling - length:8.6 mi

Mill Creek: Geyser to US 70 (Distance: 4.9 mi) Mill Creek forms just south of the Tennessee Valley Divide in Pisgah National Forest. It is a tributary of the Catawba River. Of special note is the Geyser passed on the way to the put-in. This manmad...

Old Fort, NC - Whitewater Paddling - length:5.4 mi

Craggy Gardens (Distance: 5.5 mi) How can names like Craggy Gardens, Craggy Dome, and Craggy Pinnacle not be magnets for hikers? Visible from almost any corner of northwest North Carolina, these barren crests of the Craggy Mountains o...

Asheville, NC - Hiking - length:1.4 mi

Craggy Gardens Trails (Distance: 5.6 mi) How can names like Craggy Gardens, Craggy Dome, and Craggy Pinnacle not inspire hikers? Visible from all over northwest North Carolina, these barren crests offer awesome views. As the Blue Ridge Parkw...

Asheville, NC - Hiking - length:9.6 mi

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Black Mountain Black Mountain Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6215 yards, par 71 0.7 miles from center of Swannanoa Valley Museum

Old Fort Old Fort Golf Course Public, 18 holes 3229 yards, par 36 8.5 miles from center of Swannanoa Valley Museum

Asheville Municipal Asheville Municipal Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6356 yards, par 72 10.3 miles from center of Swannanoa Valley Museum

Grove Park Inn The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa Public, 18 holes 6600 yards, par 70 12.1 miles from center of Swannanoa Valley Museum

Reems Creek Reems Creek Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6492 yards, par 72 12.2 miles from center of Swannanoa Valley Museum

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