Perched at the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Black Mountain thrives on tourism. Even before the town incorporated in 1893, visitors flocked to the area to seek respite from heat, insects, and illness--and many of those visitors stayed. Cool climes and dramatic mountain scenery continue to draw travelers and new residents alike, and Black Mountain's historic center caters to both.
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Perched at the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Black Mountain thrives on tourism. Even before the town incorporated in 1893, visitors flocked to the area to seek respite from heat, insects, and illness--and many of those visitors stayed. Cool climes and dramatic mountain scenery continue to draw travelers and new residents alike, and Black Mountain's historic center caters to both.
Perched at the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Black Mountain thrives on tourism. Even before the town incorporated in 1893, visitors flocked to the area to seek respite from heat, insects, and illness--and many of those visitors stayed. Cool climes and dramatic mountain scenery continue to draw travelers and new residents alike, and Black Mountain's historic center caters to both.
Details
Pages: 96
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Then and Now
Publication Date: 18th June 2018
State: North Carolina
Illustration Note: full color
ISBN: 9781467128889
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Landscapes BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional)
Author Bio
Anne Chesky Smith holds MA degrees in Appalachian studies and cultural anthropology. She serves as the executive director of the Western North Carolina Historical Association and lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with her family.
Perched at the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Black Mountain thrives on tourism. Even before the town incorporated in 1893, visitors flocked to the area to seek respite from heat, insects, and illness--and many of those visitors stayed. Cool climes and dramatic mountain scenery continue to draw travelers and new residents alike, and Black Mountain's historic center caters to both.
Pages: 96
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Then and Now
Publication Date: 18th June 2018
State: North Carolina
Illustrations Note: full color
ISBN: 9781467128889
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Landscapes BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional)
Anne Chesky Smith holds MA degrees in Appalachian studies and cultural anthropology. She serves as the executive director of the Western North Carolina Historical Association and lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with her family.
