Western North Carolina visitors don’t get to have all the fun! As locals, sometimes it can be hard to find time to explore new places because we think we need to dedicate an entire day. But whole days of freedom are hard to come by, even on the weekend. Here’s one example of how you can carve out an hour or two and enjoy a fun spot in Black Mountain. First, let me introduce the cast (scroll down for the itinerary):
Peri Social House is a gorgeous boutique hotel on State Street just before you get to downtown Black Mountain (coming from Swannanoa). If you don’t already know about this cool spot, follow them here where they list fun events like silent reading parties, author talks, craft nights, and more! Their downstairs is also open to the public and it’s a great spot to grab a coffee and hang out.
Abbiocco Pizzeria is wood-fired pizza truck that is parked at Peri Social House Thursdays-Sundays. They’ve also started selling their frozen pizza at local stores like Beradu Market and The Rite Buy. You can follow the truck here and the frozen pizza spots here.
Lake Tomahawk is just around the corner from Peri Social House. There’s a cute playground, a loop around the lake, and mountain views. I love it so much I wrote a whole post about it here.
@rundainwnc Mini-itinerary alert! I spent most of Sunday cleaning but that didn’t mean we couldn’t carve out one hour of fun. Abbiocco Pizzeria has their truck @PeriSocialHouse Thursdays-Sunday. You can check their website for hours and for the link if you want to order ahead. Lake Tomahawk is just around the corner. A slight twist on this itinerary is to stay and eat it there! Peri has a great patio on both sides of the house and lots of space indoors. There’s also a toddler play area. Can’t make it to the truck? Abbiocco now has their pizzas in the frozen section in stores like The Rite Buy, Beradu, and others. Follow @Abbiocco At Home | Frozen 🍕 Have fun! #blackmountain #blackmountainnc #828isgreat #westernnorthcarolina #asheville ♬ original sound – Runda in WNC
Itinerary for Busy Folks (adjust if you’ve got the luxury of time):
- Pack a picnic blanket and your own drinks
- Order ahead on the Abbiocco website
- Park at Peri Social House and head to the right of the building. Parking lot full? There’s usually some nearby lots that you can park and do a quick walk and back to your car.
- Drive to Lake Tomahawk, if there’s not parking in the main lot there usually is some in front of the Black Mountain Pool next door.
- Find a spot for your blanket and enjoy your pizza! If you’ve got time, walk around the loop once or twice or three times. Look for the heron (or maybe it’s an egret).
Other Ideas
- Order your pizza at the truck and stay at Peri Social House to eat! There’s plenty of space on the front porch, patio, and inside. They’ve got coffee and drinks, you don’t have to bring your own. There’s also a fenced in play area perfect for young kids – swings and dump trucks galore.
- Follow your outing with yummy dessert in downtown Black Mountain.
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