Swannanoa
in Buncombe County of North Carolina, United States
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Asheville Regional Airport (14 mi) - Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (50 mi)
- Hickory Regional Airport (58 mi)
- Tri Cities Regional Tn Va Airport (61 mi)
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (86 mi)
- McGhee Tyson Airport (91 mi)
- Athens Ben Epps Airport (125 mi)
- Mercer County Airport (135 mi)
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Unesco heritage, 9 mi)
- Black Mountain Golf Course (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Buncombe County Municipal Golf Club (Golf course, 6 mi)
- The Grove Park Inn Resort (Golf course, 8 mi)
- Biltmore Forest Country Club (Golf course, 9 mi)
- The Country Club of Asheville (Golf course, 9 mi)
- Great Smokies Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort (Golf course, 9 mi)
- High Vista Country Club (Golf course, 11 mi)
- Reems Creek Golf Course (Golf course, 11 mi)
- Broadmoor Golf Links (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Rumbling Bald Resort (Golf course, 16 mi)
- Chestnut Cove Overlook (observation point, (16 mi)
- Sleepy Gap Overlook (observation point, (16 mi)
- French Broad River Overlook (observation point, (13 mi)
- Reynolds Gap Overlook (observation point, (15 mi)
- Proposed Crabtree Creek Overlook (observation point, (22 mi)
- Ashville Fun Depot (amusement park, (7 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 35.598 and -82.400 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 35° 35' 52" and W -82° 23' 59"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - USD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Spanish, French
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 10:17 AM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:29 am and 8:22 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -28.193 and 114.262 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Gregory - References
- This place on Wikipedia
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-08 08:04:21
Delve into Swannanoa
Swannanoa in Buncombe County (North Carolina) with it's 4,576 habitants is a city located in United States about 373 mi (or 600 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in Swannanoa is now 10:17 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Swannanoa, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Asheville Regional Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 22 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 6 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Asheville, Hendersonville, Burnsville, Marshall and Marion. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F
| Morning Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 23°C / 74 °F |
| Night Temperature | 18°C / 64 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 2% |
| Air Humidity | 44% |
| Air Pressure | 1008 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Wednesday, 8th of May 2024
26°C (79 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 9th of May 2024
19°C (67 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.
Friday, 10th of May 2024
20°C (67 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Holiday Inn ASHEVILLE-BILTMORE EAST
Arbor House of Black Mountain
The Monte Vista Hotel
My Place Inn
Quality Inn Black Mountain
DAYS INN ASHEVILLE
Quality Inn & Suites Biltmore East
MOTEL 6 ASHEVILLE
SUPER 8 MOTEL- BLACK MOUNTAIN
Videos from this area
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Southern 630 at Swannanoa, NC.
Southern 630 pulls the grade at Swannanoa on a cold April morning. Great plumes and the sound of a steam locomotive hard at work 4/20/13.
Southern 630 speeds by near Swannanoa, NC 4/20/13
Southern Railway 630 (former ET&WNC 207) speeds past some railfans near Swannanoa, NC heading east on its second roundtrio of the day from Asheville to Old Fort. Part of NS's new 21st Century...
120 Harrison St Swannanoa NC
http://www.exite-listings.com/93054 Welcome to 120 Harrison Street in Swannanoa North Carolina This 3 bedroom and 2 bath farmhouse has had many updates an...
NS 011, NCTM Blue Ridge Special Eastbound at Swannanoa
What more could you want in Craggy View Cottages?
For more details click here: http://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=2703027 36 Craggy Vista Drive Swannanoa, NC 28778 $289000, 2 bed, 2.0 bath, 1750 SF, MLS# 513301 This small, pet friendly...
Perfect Lock & Leave for Year Round or Part-time
For more details click here: http://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=2672705 46 Outlook Circle Swannanoa, NC 28778 $269000, 2 bed, 2.0 bath, 1750 SF, MLS# 511535 Always dreamed of living...
Corner Unit at Craggy View Cottages
For more details click here: http://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=2823915 135 Outlook Circle Swannanoa, NC 28778 $265000, 2 bed, 2.0 bath, 1750 SF, MLS# 518624 Always dreamed of living...
FAWN
A fawn walks by the 'Critter Cam Crossroads,' above the entrance to the spring. Deer were nearly hunted out in this region years ago. They aren't as common here in WNC as they are back...
NABY District 2- Trike Drift Crash
NABY District 2's own Loren Lanter created a trike bike that we ride down a massive hill in Swannanoa, NC. We rock. We know. Be jealous.
Mama Gertie's Hideaway Stream
If you enjoy camping, rv'ing or simple cabin living, Mama Gertie's Hideaway is an amazing place located in Swannanoa, North Carolina, just outside Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I took...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Swannanoa, North Carolina
Swannanoa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,526 in 2007. The community is named for the Swannanoa River, which flows through the settlement. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Swannanoa is located between Asheville and Black Mountain. I-40 passes through the main commercial area of Swannanoa, which is focused around the Ingles supermarket and gas station.
Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College (WWC) is a private four-year work college in the Swannanoa Valley, North Carolina, United States near Asheville. It is known for its curriculum of work, academics, and service, called "the Triad," which requires every student to work an on-campus job, perform at least one hundred hours of community service over four years and complete a requisite course of academic work in order to graduate.
Charles D. Owen High School
Charles D. Owen High School is a public high school within the Buncombe County Schools System, located at 99 Lake Eden Road in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Its current principal is Meg Turner.
WZGM
WZGM is a radio station broadcasting a Talk radio format. WZGM is licensed to Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA.
Camp Rockmont for Boys
Camp Rockmont for Boys is a Christian residential boys summer camp in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Rockmont was founded in 1956 on the former campus of Black Mountain College. Three full sessions, including a 13 day, a 20 day, and a 27 day session, are held each summer, with each full session also being split into shorter sessions, including 6 day or 13 day sessions. Capacity for each session is about 400 boys, with each session varying slightly depending on enrollment.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Swannanoa.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Cooper, Swannanona, Swannanoa
