Burnsville Area Guidebook
Arts & Culture
Gallery, two week and month long classes with fine artists/crafts people from around the world.
57 locals recommend
Penland School of Craft
67 Doras TrlGallery, two week and month long classes with fine artists/crafts people from around the world.
Toe River Arts
102 W Main StGallery with local art
OOAK Art Gallery
573 Micaville LoopGreat local gallery
Food Scene
Snap Dragon
107 Town SquareCasual dining and pub. Local beers and craft cocktails
Mountain View Restaurant
5253 NC-226Majestic views from this restaurant
Pig & Grits
620 W Main StGreat BBQ restaurant, now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mountain Chef Bistro
109 W Main StOpen for lunch and dinner they have great food and pizzas.
Fun lunch spot with outdoor eating area, good, simple lunch menu, Dinner on the weekends.
72 locals recommend
Garden Deli
107 Town SquareFun lunch spot with outdoor eating area, good, simple lunch menu, Dinner on the weekends.
Everything Else
Scenic vistas from the highest peak east of the Rockies, enjoy the drive via the Blue Ridge Parkway.
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Scenic vistas from the highest peak east of the Rockies, enjoy the drive via the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Cool zip line adventures called "the best in the nation!" in USA TODAY, featured on CNN, by *Outside Magazine*, and in the *New York Times* as a "must do" when in the area. Only 15 miles away.
279 locals recommend
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdCool zip line adventures called "the best in the nation!" in USA TODAY, featured on CNN, by *Outside Magazine*, and in the *New York Times* as a "must do" when in the area. Only 15 miles away.
Soak your troubles away in the mineral rich waters of the historic Hot Springs.
182 locals recommend
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StSoak your troubles away in the mineral rich waters of the historic Hot Springs.
Appalachian Java
8 W Main StLocal coffee shop and lunch spot
We show our work at this local Crafts Council gallery. Cool work from Glass, Ceramic, Wood, Painters and more.
20 locals recommend
Toe River Arts
102 W Main StWe show our work at this local Crafts Council gallery. Cool work from Glass, Ceramic, Wood, Painters and more.
Yancey Theatre Office
119 W Main StOur tiny local movie theatre with a digital projector.
Emerald Village
331 McKinney Mine RdGem Mining at a real mine, great for kids and adults!
Entertainment & Activities
Tube rentals available for a day of fun on the South Toe river, great for families with kids.
41 locals recommend
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
6000 NC-80Tube rentals available for a day of fun on the South Toe river, great for families with kids.
Great whitewater rafting on the French Broad river and zip lining too
109 locals recommend
French Broad Adventures
12 Good Adventures LnGreat whitewater rafting on the French Broad river and zip lining too
Horseback riding in the mountains with the option to mine for garnets in a mine once owned by Tiffanys.
90 locals recommend
Sandy Bottom Trail Rides
1459 Caney Fork RdHorseback riding in the mountains with the option to mine for garnets in a mine once owned by Tiffanys.
Springmaid Mountain Resort
2171 Henredon RdAnother local horseback riding option towards Spruce Pine.
Yancey Theatre Office
119 W Main StOld fashioned local movie theatre playing first run movies
Shopping
Michael Kline Pottery
42 Snow Creek RdExcellent local potter.
Something Special Gift Shop
12 W Main StGift Shop and Toy Store
Garden Deli
107 Town SquareInexpensive, good sandwiches.
Drinks & Nightlife
Homeplace Beer Company
321 W Main StBurnsville's own micro-brewery
Parks & Nature
Cool caverns, great for families. Be sure to visit Linville Gorge when you are out this way.
317 locals recommend
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Cool caverns, great for families. Be sure to visit Linville Gorge when you are out this way.
Great historic apple orchard with lots of activities and a goft shop with local items.
68 locals recommend
The Orchard at Altapass
3 Orchard RdGreat historic apple orchard with lots of activities and a goft shop with local items.
Blue Heron Whitewater
35 Little Pine RdWhitewater rafting on the French Broad River
Great hike and waterfall on the back side of the black mountains from the House. One of our favorite spots, be sure to look for the large black salamanders at the falls.
32 locals recommend
Douglas Falls
Great hike and waterfall on the back side of the black mountains from the House. One of our favorite spots, be sure to look for the large black salamanders at the falls.
Easy, level hike thats great for families with smaller kids. Has a nice waterfall at the end.
45 locals recommend
Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead
208 Busick Work Center RdEasy, level hike thats great for families with smaller kids. Has a nice waterfall at the end.
Springmaid Mountain Resort
2171 Henredon RdHorseback riding, great for families
Check these guys out for whitewater rafting on the French Broad river and also for zip lining. We can get you discounted tickets, just give us a call or message.
109 locals recommend
French Broad Adventures
12 Good Adventures LnCheck these guys out for whitewater rafting on the French Broad river and also for zip lining. We can get you discounted tickets, just give us a call or message.