Lauria’s guidebook for Bluebird Cottage
City/town information
Our small town of Black Mountain is like a Norman Rockwell painting. A step back in time.
Black Mountain, located 15 miles from Asheville on the eastern edge of Buncombe County, is a quintessential small town, complete with a charming and walkable downtown, a thriving arts and crafts scene, and—at 2,405 feet in elevation—access to incredible outdoor adventure.
We have several good restaurants like Black Mountain Bistro, Milton's at the Monte Vista Hotel, Que Sera, Bush Farmhouse, to name a few and also for a wonderful lunch, the Veranda, My Father's Pizza, Cousins Cuban Cafe. For good barbecue go to Phil's Bar-B-Que Pit.
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Black Mountain
Our small town of Black Mountain is like a Norman Rockwell painting. A step back in time.
Black Mountain, located 15 miles from Asheville on the eastern edge of Buncombe County, is a quintessential small town, complete with a charming and walkable downtown, a thriving arts and crafts scene, and—at 2,405 feet in elevation—access to incredible outdoor adventure.
We have several good restaurants like Black Mountain Bistro, Milton's at the Monte Vista Hotel, Que Sera, Bush Farmhouse, to name a few and also for a wonderful lunch, the Veranda, My Father's Pizza, Cousins Cuban Cafe. For good barbecue go to Phil's Bar-B-Que Pit.
Another sweet town to visit while you stay with us is Hendersonville, NC. It's only 20 miles from us and you'll find excellent restaurants and shops for just about anything that you might like. They also have an art museum where kids can do hands on art. You'll fall in love with this town.
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Hendersonville
Another sweet town to visit while you stay with us is Hendersonville, NC. It's only 20 miles from us and you'll find excellent restaurants and shops for just about anything that you might like. They also have an art museum where kids can do hands on art. You'll fall in love with this town.
Known as an art colony, a healing resort and a home to notable luminaries, statesmen and bohemians, Asheville is one of the most welcoming, vibrant cities in America. This thriving mountain city features a funky and eclectic downtown, 30-plus art galleries downtown alone, a burgeoning culinary scene, a thriving live music venue. Go to the site below to find out more about Asheville.
https://www.exploreasheville.com/iconic-asheville/downtown/
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Asheville
Known as an art colony, a healing resort and a home to notable luminaries, statesmen and bohemians, Asheville is one of the most welcoming, vibrant cities in America. This thriving mountain city features a funky and eclectic downtown, 30-plus art galleries downtown alone, a burgeoning culinary scene, a thriving live music venue. Go to the site below to find out more about Asheville.
https://www.exploreasheville.com/iconic-asheville/downtown/
Neighborhoods
Near by is Lake Lure, NC. Just 7 miles south of our cottage is
the Town of Lake Lure. It was incorporated in 1927. The Town of Lake Lure is a great location for sports, including swimming, golfing, hiking, or serious rock climbing. You can enjoy a wide variety of water activities, ranging from canoeing and fishing to pleasure boating and water skiing.
Take a site seeing tour around the lake in a pontoon boat and see some of the places where the movie "Dirty Dancing" was filmed.
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Lake Lure
Near by is Lake Lure, NC. Just 7 miles south of our cottage is
the Town of Lake Lure. It was incorporated in 1927. The Town of Lake Lure is a great location for sports, including swimming, golfing, hiking, or serious rock climbing. You can enjoy a wide variety of water activities, ranging from canoeing and fishing to pleasure boating and water skiing.
Take a site seeing tour around the lake in a pontoon boat and see some of the places where the movie "Dirty Dancing" was filmed.
5 miles south of us is another small town by the name of Chimney Rock, and it has lovely hiking trails and many gift shops and restaurants.
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Chimney Rock
5 miles south of us is another small town by the name of Chimney Rock, and it has lovely hiking trails and many gift shops and restaurants.
Food scene
Five minutes from our cottage is the Esmeralda Inn for fine dining.
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The Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant
910 Main StFive minutes from our cottage is the Esmeralda Inn for fine dining.
This hotel is the scene for the movie "Dirty Dancing." You can go to the Spa or have dinner in the bar or restaurant.
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The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa
2771 Memorial HwyThis hotel is the scene for the movie "Dirty Dancing." You can go to the Spa or have dinner in the bar or restaurant.
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Everything is within driving distance of 5-25 miles from us.
We are very close to the town of Black Mountain, Hendersonville and Asheville. Also the small towns of Bat Cave, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Each one has it's own attractions which are all wonderful for family fun.
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The Biltmore House
Experience America’s Largest Home®, as magnificent today as it was more than a century ago. Your self-guided house visit spans three floors and the basement of the luxurious family home of George and Edith Vanderbilt. Explore the stories of the Vanderbilt family, their guests, and employees through displays of vintage clothing, accessories, art, furniture, and more.
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The North Carolina Arboretum
Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and groomed trails featuring some of the most beautiful, botanically-diverse plants in the region.
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New Belgium Brewing Co.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains along the French Broad River, and parallel with the River Arts District, Asheville is home to our East Coast Brewery and Liquid Center tasting room. Come spend some of your time in Western North Carolina with us imbibing on an Asheville-brewed Fat Tire and vibing with friends, family, our amazing bartenders and tour guides. Every Friday is Fat Tire Friday. A delicious cast of rotating food trucks will feed your belly as we feed your soul on one of our award-winning brewery tours. Please visit our website to learn more about upcoming events, our live music.
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The Folk Art Center ( Southern Highland Craft Guild)
Traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian crafts, including century-old pieces, are displayed in this Folk Art Center, which also houses the first craft shop of the U.S.
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Western North Carolina Nature Center
Visit the Western North Carolina Nature Center - home to over 60 species of animals including river otters, black bear, red wolves and cougars. The Western North Carolina Nature Center connects people with the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachian Mountain region by inspiring appreciation, nurturing understanding, and advancing conservation of the region's rich biodiversity. The Nature Center is proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. Founded in 1924,
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The Antique Tobacco Barn
Located in the heart of Biltmore Village, we offer over 70,000 sq ft of Antiques, Collectibles and Home Decor. Come enjoy an eclectic array of items featured by our family of over 60 vendors. Masks required for all patrons.