Bent Creek, North CarolinaNorth Carolina ArboretumLake AshnocaBiltmore EstateLake JulianBasilica of Saint LawrenceBeaver Lake
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Bent Creek

Bent Creek is a town in Buncombe district, North Carolina, United States of about 1,287 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 museums. The must-see places are North Carolina Arboretum, Lake Ashnoca and Biltmore Estate.

35.5090° N, 82.6079° WPop. 1,287

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Within 30 km92 places
Within 50 km118
Must-see128
Notable77
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

North Carolina Arboretum, park near Bent Creek
Must-see

North Carolina Arboretum

Park · 1 km

Must-see

Lake Ashnoca

Lake · 7 km · East Tennessee

Biltmore Estate, attraction near Bent Creek
Must-see

Biltmore Estate

Attraction · 8 km

Places near Bent Creek by type

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One day from Bent Creek

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

84 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bent Creek
  2. Lake Julianlake · 45 min
  3. Basilica of Saint Lawrencechurch · 30 min
  4. Beaver Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Lake Ashnocalake · 45 min
  6. Pisgah View State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Bent Creek
Today’s loopBent CreekStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bent Creek?

North Carolina Arboretum (park, about 1 km), Lake Ashnoca (lake, about 7 km), Biltmore Estate (attraction, about 8 km), Lake Julian (lake, about 9 km), Basilica of Saint Lawrence (church, about 14 km), Thomas Wolfe House (heritage site, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bent Creek?

118 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bent Creek?

French Broad River Overlook, about 2 km by road; Rice Pinnacle (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Bent Creek?

Lake Powhatan Dam, about 4 km by road; Enka Lake (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bent Creek?

Start in Bent Creek, visit Lake Julian, then Basilica of Saint Lawrence, then Beaver Lake, then Lake Ashnoca, then Pisgah View State Park, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.