Student Activities

Get the most out of your Montreat experience by taking advantage of nearby Asheville, North Carolina’s vibrant cultural life, the vast playground of outdoor activities available right in our backyard, and a wide range of student activities like Real Life small groups, Mock Rock (lip sync battle), movie nights, bonfires, Downhill Derby (tricycle race), concerts, open mic nights, King of Hearts pageant, Calling & Career symposium, Film Festival, intramural sports, and much more.

Go explore.

There’s tons to do on campus—but that’s just the beginning. Our area is known internationally for its beautiful, accessible outdoor adventures. We also enjoy great food, fellowship, music, and a wide variety of cultural events. Here are some of our favorite places to visit in the Montreat area:

Black Mountain Favorites

• The Dripolator
• The White Horse Black Mountain
• Dynamite Coffee
• Lake Tomahawk

Asheville Hot Spots

• The Orange Peel
• The Grove Arcade
• Drum Circle
• The Grey Eagle
• Asheville Civic Center & Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
• Basilica of St. Lawrence
• The Biltmore Estate
• The Grove Park Inn

Outdoor Adventures

• Blue Ridge Parkway
• Rumbling Bald
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Bent Creek Experimental Forest
• Linville Gorge
• Kitsuma Trail
• Pisgah National Forest
• Chimney Rock State Park