Nearby towns
Burnsville: Old fashion down town square
Bakersville: Cute down town with antiquing & galleries
Spruce Pines (Historic Downtown): Cute down town, Have lunch & ice cream at DT’s coffee shop & see beautiful coal art at Toe River Arts Council
Linville:
Blowing Rock: A plethora of unique downtown shops and outlets For more information
Asheville
Asheville 100 Outdoors Things to Do & Mountain Attractions For more information
Downtown Asheville For more information
Biltmore Estate 800-624-1575 For more information
Visit the largest privately owned home in America. Open year-round
Mast General Store For more information
You’ll find anything from traditional mercantile goods to apparel and outdoor gear. For other locations including the an 1883 store located in Valle Crucis, Open year-round.
Western NC Arboretum 828-665-2492 For more information
A 434-acre public garden located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah National Forest. Open year-round
Grove Park Inn (800) 438-5800 For more information
With a history of serving guests for over 102 years, The Omni Grove Park Inn welcomes you with a tradition of Southern hospitality, rich heritage, and all the conveniences a modern traveler requires.
Disc Golf
North Cove Leisure Club & Disc Golf 828-765-7436 For more information
Golf
Grassy Creek Golf Course 828-765-7436 For more information
Located in Spruce Pine (Semi-Private)
Marion Lake Club Golf Course 828-652-6232 For more information
Located in Nebo (Public)
Mount Mitchell Golf Club 828-675-5454 For more information
Located in Burnsville (Public)
Old Fort Golf Course 828-668-4256
Located in Burnsville (Public)
Horseback Riding
Springmaid Mountain 828-765-2353 or 888-297-0725 For more information
Located near the Blue Ridge Parkway near Spruce Pines
Gem Mining
Emerald Village, McKinney Mine Rd., Little Switzerland, NC 28749
828-765-6463 For more information
Gem Mountain 888-817-5829 For more information
Broad River Gems 828-286-1220 For more information
Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine 828-625-5524 For more information
Thermal City Gold Mine 828-286-3016 For more information
Fishing
Western North Carolina On The Fly - a guide to fly-fishing the mountains of WNC. Website contains resources for planning fishing trips and guided tours. For more information
On the Fly Guide Service
P.O. Box 54
Marion, NC 28752
Phone: 828.659.0059
Fishing Lake James For more information
For information on Fishing in North Carolinaclick here
Other Area Activities