Does the mention of a craft studio visit perk up your ears? Are you someone who would rather experience the outdoors than see it through the windshield? The Mitchell County Craft Your Adventure region of Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Little Switzerland, Loafer’s Glory and Penland combines the best of…
Does the mention of a craft studio visit perk up your ears? Are you someone who would rather experience the outdoors than see it through the windshield?
The Mitchell County Craft Your Adventure region of Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Little Switzerland, Loafer’s Glory and Penland combines the best…
Shop the handmade works of arts and crafts of more than 200 artists during the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair, a beloved Burnsville tradition. It takes place Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2020 in Burnsville, NC’s Town Square, and is one of the many
Yancey County, home of Mt. Mitchell, Highest Point in the Eastern United States.
Yancey County is nestled in the diverse forests and lofty mountains of western North Carolina. The county shares its northwestern Appalachian Mountain Ridge with Tennessee. The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway outlines…
Yancey County, home of Mt. Mitchell, Highest Point in the Eastern United States.
Yancey County is nestled in the diverse forests and lofty mountains of western North Carolina. The county shares its northwestern Appalachian Mountain Ridge with Tennessee. The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
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Make the most of your next three-day weekend by exploring North Carolina’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. This outdoor-lover’s mecca and cool cultural hub offers beautiful views year-round, delicious food, tons of history, live music, and miles upon…
Discover beautiful jewelry, gemstones, and mineral from around the country at the NC Mineral and Gem Festival in Spruce Pine on August 1 – 4, 2019. This year marks a milestone for the festival – it’s the 60 year anniversary, and to celebrate there are many new additions to the…
Tucked within the beautiful Toe River Valley of Mitchell County, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is a small Blue Ridge Mountain town convenient to some of the region’s most impressive peaks. The town itself is…
Come experience the wonder and excitement of prospecting for gemstones in a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. Gem Mountain is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just onemile from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Gem Mountain is a fun, family oriented attraction that your family will be…
Wedding season is fast approaching and many recently engaged couples will soon be scrambling to find the perfect venue, florists, caterers, and musicians. It’s an overwhelming process for sure, but the key to success is start early with your planning before every vendor on your list gets booked…
Perched atop the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Mitchell County is the distinctive mountain community of Little Switzerland. Surrounded by breathtaking views, this area offers the perfect escape for outdoor…
The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, comes to Burnsville for four days, Oct. 12-15.
The Wall and accompanying mobile education center honor the soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War and their families. It will be on display at the baseball field at Mountain…
Meet photographer Halley Burleson – the talented young woman responsible for our homepage photography! Born and raised in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Halley has spent most of her life, hiking, kayaking and horseback riding in these beautiful blue hills. She has a passion for the great…
The Blue Ridge Mountains span ten counties in Western North Carolina, and border both Tennessee and South Carolina. Within this region you’ll discover:
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The Toe River Arts Council Spruce Pine Gallery, Mitchell County, is 30 minutes from the Burnsville facility on the Upper Street of the small town. Intrepid travelers and seekers of art can find it and find out about it all in the gallery—viewing rotating showcases, enjoying the gift shop…
There is excitement in the air this holiday season in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains with something for everyone to celebrate. So get out your calendars and come experience the magic and get in the holiday spirit! Our list covers some of the most…
Foothills Equestrian Nature Center hosting a concert that is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the performance. Thank you to the Kirby Endowment at the Polk County Community Foundation for making this event possible.
In a soundscape rich in folk and americana…
Celebrate a summer of arts and crafts by visiting the most popular festivals in and around the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains.
Every year when the weather warms up, towns and cities in and around the Blue Ridge host events featuring work by some of…
Western North Carolina has become well known as a destination for fall color, and for good reason. The mountains of the NC Blue Ridge offer spectacular views of Autumn’s patchwork quilt over the forest canopy, and because of the dramatic changes in elevation, the area boasts one of the longest leaf…
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Some of the most spectacular views in Western North Carolina, if not the entire eastern United States, can be discovered by visiting Burnsville, NC, a small Blue Ridge town on northern side of the Pisgah National Forest. Located within a 36-mile drive northeast of Asheville, this
Locally sourced food from Burnsville and surrounding mountain communities will be the centerpiece for the fourth annual Farm to Fork Dinner. Agricultural nonprofit TRACTOR hosts the event and has partnered with Taylor Montgomery, executive chef at Mountain Air Country Club, to prepare the…
Home to numerous state parks and national forests, there’s no better way to experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge than by camping in the NC mountains. Asheville offers an abundance of natural escapes close to the city, but to truly appreciate the area’s scenic beauty, plan to spend a…
Diners will enjoy a multicourse alfresco meal in downtown Burnsville prepared by a team of expert chefs using local ingredients. For its second annual Farm to Fork Dining on Town Square event, the agricultural nonprofit TRACTOR has partnered with Biltmore chefs.
Executive Chef Kirk Fiore will…
The ride begins and ends at the Corpening Memorial YMCA in Marion. A 71-mile route through scenic farmland in McDowell county, climbs up Stone Mtn., passes through Chimney Rock and around beautiful Lake Lure before a return to McDowell County via the Assault on Mt. Mitchell route. The ride boasts…
OOAK Art Gallery and Maples present Greg Speas and Dan Williams with special guest Kare Ane Strong, Thursday November 10, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:00 in the Gallery. Cost for the concert is $5.00.
Greg Speas is a singer/songwriter from North Carolina and has played in several groups over the years,…
OOAK Art Gallery and Maples present the Lucky Streak Band, Thursday June 23, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:00 in the Gallery.
Ron and Minnie Powell have been together for almost 40 years, and for much of that time have been performing, both as a duo and with various local bands. Ron began playing guitar and…
Burnsville is the perfect spot for a summer vacation, according to a Country Living an article authored by writer Perrio O. Blumberg. The beautiful little mountain town was included in CountryLiving.com’s list of “20 Small Mountain Towns Perfect for a Summer Vacation.” What makes it perfect? The…
March 22, 2016 – The Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Mountain Host joined members and guests for a regional tourism networking event at the historic NuWray Inn in Burnsville NC on March 22nd. There were hosted by couples/owners Eric & Christy Wilson and Joey & Jill Farmer.
The…
