The City of Ridgecrest, NC
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Ridgecrest is a small town in the state of North Carolina. The largest nearby city to Ridgecrest is Asheville, approximately 12 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Ridgecrest, including Old Appalachian BBQ, Mcdonald's Hamburgers, The Cellar Door, Berliner Kindl German Restaurant & Deli and Green Light Cafe. For a larger selection of Ridgecrest restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Ridgecrest Golf Courses, Museums, Arenas and/or Botanical Gardens, including the Thomas Wolfe House, Black Mountain Golf Course, Mount Mitchell State Park, Asheville Art Museum and Folk Art Center. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Ridgecrest please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Ridgecrest:
- Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
Ridgecrest, North Carolina Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Ridgecrest
In the month of December, Ridgecrest experiences an average high temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 26 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.38 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Ridgecrest with daytime temperatures averaging 80 degrees in the summer, and 49 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Ridgecrest to receive an average of 3.73 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.88 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 99 degrees in the summer and as low as -14 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Ridgecrest should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 67 degrees, and nighttime lows of 41.
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Ridgecrest, North Carolina Attractions
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Mount Mitchell State Park - Burnsville, Mount Mitchell State Park is a North Carolina state park in Yancey County, North Carolina in the US. Established in 1915 by the state legislature, it became the first state park of North Carolina. By doing so, it also established the North Carolina State Parks System within the same bill.
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North Carolina Arboretum - Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum is an arboretum and botanical garden located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah National Forest at 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, southwest of Asheville, North Carolina near the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is open daily except for Christmas Day. There is no admission charge, but some parking fees do apply.
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Orchard Trace Golf Club - Hendersonville, The Orchard Trace Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Henderson County North Carolina. Built in 1993, this Hendersonville course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 828-685-1006. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 942 Sugarloaf Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Penland School of Crafts - Spruce Pine, The Penland School of Crafts is a center for craft education located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, about 50 miles from Asheville, .
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Rush Wray Museum of Yancey County History - Burnsville, The John Wesley McElroy house is a museum in Burnsville, North Carolina. The vernacular Federal-Greek Revival style house, which was built in the 1840s, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Rutherfordton Golf Club - Rutherfordton, The Rutherfordton Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Rutherford County North Carolina. Built in 1920, this Rutherfordton course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 828-287-3406. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 191 Twitty Ford Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Smith-McDowell House - Asheville, The Smith-McDowell House is a museum that is situated in Asheville, North Carolina. It is the city's first mansion and oldest surviving house, and the oldest brick structure in Buncombe County.
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Thomas Wolfe House - Asheville, The Thomas Wolfe House, AKA the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, is a historic house and museum located at 52 N Market St. in Asheville, North Carolina, that was the childhood home of author Thomas Wolfe.
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University of North Carolina at Asheville Botanical Gardens - , University of at Asheville, The Botanical Gardens at Asheville, which is also referred to as the Asheville Botanical Gardens, are non-profit botanical gardens located at 151 W. T. Weaver Boulevard, Asheville, North Carolina. The gardens are open daily with free admission, though donations are welcome.
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Ridgecrest, North Carolina Hotels
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Ridgecrest, North Carolina Restaurants
This is a list of Ridgecrest Fast Food Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, Delicatessens Retail, Wine Bars, Barbecue Restaurants, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops and Sandwich Shops. Happy Dining!
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Ridgecrest Articles
Published November 8, 2010
Biltmore Estate House North Carolina - a 250 room mansion that housed some of America's wealthiest before being thrown open to the public as a tourist attraction.
