Guide to High Mountain Adventures
Water Sports
Great swimming, fishing, tubing destination beneath Mount Mitchell by the South Toe River. $5 charge all day with parking.
41 locals recommend
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
6000 NC-80Great swimming, fishing, tubing destination beneath Mount Mitchell by the South Toe River. $5 charge all day with parking.
Swimming in the river is free, but there is a pool with an admission fee of $5.
Yancey County Toe River Campground
225 Patience Park RdSwimming in the river is free, but there is a pool with an admission fee of $5.
This place is 10 minutes away! One of the 10 best in NC!
https://loafersgloryrafting.com/
https://blueridgemountainstravelguide.com/best-river-tubing-in-north-carolina-mountains/
30 locals recommend
Loafers Glory Rafting and Tubing
2637 NC-226This place is 10 minutes away! One of the 10 best in NC!
https://loafersgloryrafting.com/
https://blueridgemountainstravelguide.com/best-river-tubing-in-north-carolina-mountains/
Large swimming pool with an admission fee of $5. Hours open: Wednesday - Saturday 10-6pm. Sunday 1-7pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
There are hiking and biking trails, as well.
111 locals recommend
Roan Mountain State Park
527 TN-143Large swimming pool with an admission fee of $5. Hours open: Wednesday - Saturday 10-6pm. Sunday 1-7pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
There are hiking and biking trails, as well.
Big Rock Creek
Great trout fly fishing and swimming just a few miles away.
Hiking
The segment closest to us, 9 miles away, is a 9 mile hike from Hugh's Gap to Iron Mt. If you choose to hike this segment, we'd be happy to drop you at your entry point after you bring your car to the termination point.
16 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail (US 19-E)
Appalachian National Scenic TrailThe segment closest to us, 9 miles away, is a 9 mile hike from Hugh's Gap to Iron Mt. If you choose to hike this segment, we'd be happy to drop you at your entry point after you bring your car to the termination point.
Linville Falls - Trail and Waterfall
Beautiful falls.
Golfing
This is the closest golf course to our place. It is a cozy course with plenty of views.
21 locals recommend
Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club
2360 Swiss Pine Lake DrThis is the closest golf course to our place. It is a cozy course with plenty of views.
This course is cart path only, but the fairways are pretty narrow, so it's not a big walk. The views are so worth the effort, as it is in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest mountain east of the Mississippi. There is a great restaurant in the club house with good views as well.
37 locals recommend
Mt Mitchell Golf Club
11484 NC-80This course is cart path only, but the fairways are pretty narrow, so it's not a big walk. The views are so worth the effort, as it is in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest mountain east of the Mississippi. There is a great restaurant in the club house with good views as well.
Reems Creek Golf Club
36 Pink Fox Cove RdThis is a great course about an hour away.
Food scene
Open 7 days a week. Beautiful winery, with music every weekend. They allow you to bring picnic food, but serve snacks and there is usually a food truck. Don't forget to take your "Linville Falls Winery" wine glasses with you! Dog friendly, too! https://www.linvillefallswinery.com/
184 locals recommend
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyOpen 7 days a week. Beautiful winery, with music every weekend. They allow you to bring picnic food, but serve snacks and there is usually a food truck. Don't forget to take your "Linville Falls Winery" wine glasses with you! Dog friendly, too! https://www.linvillefallswinery.com/
An add on to Homeplace Brewery! There is a new stage added for their regular schedule of outdoor daily entertainment.
15 locals recommend
Hog Hollow Wood Fired Pizza, Inc.
321 W Main StAn add on to Homeplace Brewery! There is a new stage added for their regular schedule of outdoor daily entertainment.
Great craft beers, music on Saturdays, views, friendly faces!
106 locals recommend
Homeplace Beer Company
321 W Main StGreat craft beers, music on Saturdays, views, friendly faces!
Great little bar restaurant with outside seating in Burnsville, 25 minutes away.
88 locals recommend
Snap Dragon
107 Town SquareGreat little bar restaurant with outside seating in Burnsville, 25 minutes away.
Pig & Grits
620 W Main StTerrific food in Burnsville, Main St.
ENORMOUS servings and great tastes! On Upper Street in Spruce Pine. Outdoor seating and "to go"!
32 locals recommend
The Tropical Grill
198 Oak AveENORMOUS servings and great tastes! On Upper Street in Spruce Pine. Outdoor seating and "to go"!
Bonnie & Clyde's
2660 NC-226Opposite Loafers Glory Rafting and Tubing! Great little diner.
Cast Iron Kitchen Burnsville
109 West Main Streethttps://www.americanrestaurantburnsville.com/
Sightseeing
Check out this the MITCHELL COUNTY EVENTS or MITCHELL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE website for annual events like the Mineral Festival in Spruce Pine in July, The Rhododendron Festival in June in Bakersville!
Mitchell County
Check out this the MITCHELL COUNTY EVENTS or MITCHELL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE website for annual events like the Mineral Festival in Spruce Pine in July, The Rhododendron Festival in June in Bakersville!
Entertainment
Great talent can be enjoyed here! Check out their schedules and spend an evening or afternoon at the theater!
23 locals recommend
Parkway Playhouse
202 Green Mountain DrGreat talent can be enjoyed here! Check out their schedules and spend an evening or afternoon at the theater!
Sunset Gatherings, Events On The Green
108 Sunset DrThe area is home to many potters, painters, jewelry makers and their talent can be seen here. Several times a year there Studio Tours to visit them in their studios. Lots of fun.
20 locals recommend
Toe River Arts
102 W Main StThe area is home to many potters, painters, jewelry makers and their talent can be seen here. Several times a year there Studio Tours to visit them in their studios. Lots of fun.
The Orchard at Altapass
3 Orchard RdSKIING
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyWolf Ridge Ski Resort
578 Valley View CirAppalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdSugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain Dr