Mountains of Love: Spend Valentine’s Day Weekend in Black Mountain, NC
Nothing says cozy like a Valentine’s Day nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, especially in the town of Black Mountain, North Carolina. With our walkable downtown, dreamy outdoor scenery, and charming places to stay, we invite you and your sweetie (or your besties!) to hurry up and get here… then slow down together and make memories that will linger long after winter fades.
Surround yourself in charm
Black Mountain’s mix of historic inns and boutique vibes will make your Valentine’s weekend get-away feel truly special:
Peri Social House: One of North Carolina’s smallest boutique hotels, this creative Georgian-revival house offers cozy rooms, a coffee bar, craft cocktails, and a particularly great patio
Red Rocker Inn: A beautifully restored Victorian bed-and-breakfast that’s minutes from everything
Black Mountain Inn: Built in the 1830s, the Black Mountain Inn is rich in history and high in comfort
Pellom’s Time Shop: A unique private rental with vintage character and a modern flair, right in the heart of downtown
William Black Lodge: A charming Montreat guest lodge, just a short drive away from Black Mountain
You’ll also find budget-friendly options including the Acorn Motel, the Apple Blossom, Hampton Inn, and more
Short and Long-Term Vacation Rentals: So! Many! Options!
Learn more and find links in our Accommodations directory.
Discover live music and local events
From romantic concerts to honky tonk line dancing, you’ll find a variety of things to do in and around Black Mountain throughout Valentine’s weekend. Here are a sampling of our favorites:
Valentine’s Burlesque Class: Cocktails and Choreo
Honky Tonk Dance Hall at Foothills Watershed
Valentine's Movie Dinner Screening: 10 Things I Hate About You at Beradu
Winter Waterfall Yoga Micro Retreat
Mr. Jimmy at The Station Black Mountain
Galentine’s Day Polymer Clay Earrings workshop
Heads, Hearts, and Hands in Bloom: A Family Workshop
Zoe & Cloyd Annual Valentine's Concert
Find details about these events and more on the town’s events calendar, which is generously hosted by our friends at My Carolina Mountain Life.
Walk(ing) on sunshine
Whether you prefer downtown sidewalks, greenway paths, or brisk uphill trails, Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley have it all.
Stroll: For a town as small as Black Mountain (about 8500 residents), our downtown is brimming with galleries, boutiques, and cultural venues plus restaurants, breweries, and bars. You can easily make a day or two of it.
Walk: Take a tranquil winter walk around Lake Tomahawk with lovely views of the Seven Sisters mountain range.
Hike: When you’re ready to get out of town and into nature, locals will recommend you start at the Catawba Falls loop trail, which includes a variety of terrains and overlooks. For more ideas, visit alltrails.com/us/north-carolina/black-mountain.
Toast togetherness
The culinary scene in Black Mountain is on-point but not fussy, creating a friendly and delicious background for you and your Valentine.
Special Valentine’s Day menus: Local favorites like Hell or Highwater, The Pure & Proper, and La Guinguette typically pull out all the stops on Valentine’s Day. Be sure to call first for specific offerings and to make reservations.
Craft Brews and cocktails: Taste seasonal brews at Pisgah Brewing Company or one of our other local breweries. Or how about sampling small-batch spirits at Oak & Grist Distilling Company?
Cafés and bakeries: Locally-roasted coffee paired with a freshly baked cupcake or pastry sounds like fine dining to me.
Get more ideas and find links on our Drink/Dine directory.
Book your Valentine’s weekend stay
Click here to learn more About Black Mountain, and click here to find great Places to Stay.
