Burnsville
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Burnsville
Locals say High Country · “The High Country”, “Mineral City (Spruce Pine)”
Misty peaks, quiet hollows, and mountain time.
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Welcome to the High Country, where the mountains meet the sky. Whether you're here for the gems, the music, or just the fresh air, you'll find a community that's as warm as a summer day on the Parkway. Pull up a chair and stay a while.
Clubs for Burnsville
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The room
One room for everyone around Burnsville. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Burnsville. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Mount Mitchell State Park Highest peak east of the Mississippi with an observation deck.
- Grandfather Mountain Famous for its mile-high swinging bridge and nature preserve.
- Blue Ridge Parkway Overlooks and the Linn Cove Viaduct wind through the region.
- Linville Falls Dramatic multi-tiered falls in Pisgah National Forest.
- The Orchard at Altapass Apple orchard and music venue on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- Museum of North Carolina Minerals Showcases the region's gem and mineral heritage in Spruce Pine.
- Outdoors Hiking to waterfalls like Linville Falls
- Outdoors Fishing for trout in the Toe River
- With kids Visit the Museum of North Carolina Minerals
- With kids Apple picking at local orchards
- Evenings Bluegrass jams at local venues
- Evenings Concerts at The Orchard at Altapass
- Locals love Gem and mineral mines
- Locals love Apple orchards
Through the year
- Grandfather Mountain Highland Games July Scottish athletics, music, and dancing at MacRae Meadows.
- Spruce Pine Mineral and Gem Festival Summer and fall Gem and mineral show with vendors and exhibits.
- Banner Elk Apple Festival October Celebrates the apple harvest with crafts and food.
- Toe River Arts Council Studio Tour Spring and fall Self-guided tour of artists' studios across the region.
- Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair August Arts and crafts fair in Burnsville.
Mountain climate with cool summers and cold, snowy winters. Best: Late spring through early fall for mild days and clear skies.
Talk like a local
- “holler”
- A small valley or hollow between mountains.
- “crick”
- A creek or small stream.
- “yonder”
- Over there; a short distance away.
- “fixin' to”
- About to do something.
Getaways
- Boone College town with Appalachian State and outdoor recreation.
- Asheville Mountain city known for arts, food, and the Biltmore Estate.
- Johnson City East Tennessee city with a lively downtown.
- Marion Small town with access to Lake James and Pisgah trails.
Local flavour
Rooting for Appalachian State Mountaineers (NCAA Division I, Sun Belt), UNC Asheville Bulldogs (NCAA Division I, Big South), Asheville Tourists (MiLB High-A)
Eat and drink
- Ramps (wild leeks) Foraged in spring, celebrated at local mountain festivals.
- Mountain trout Fresh from cold streams, often pan-fried.
- Apple butter A staple of the region's apple orchards.
- Sorghum molasses Drizzled on biscuits or used in baked goods.
- Livermush A western North Carolina breakfast meat, grilled and served with eggs.
- Cheerwine The cherry-flavored soft drink of North Carolina.
Where people go
- Gem and mineral mines Spruce Pine is the mineral capital, with emerald, feldspar, and mica mines.
- Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks Scenic pull-offs with sweeping valley views.
- General stores Old-fashioned stores with creaky floors, local goods, and a potbellied stove.
- Country churches Small white steeples tucked into hollows, hosting homecomings and singings.
- Apple orchards U-pick farms and roadside stands in the fertile valleys.
- Ski resorts Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain in Avery County bring winter crowds.
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Nearby
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Yancey, Avery and Mitchell counties, NC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.