What to Do
Phone: (828) 688-6422
Mica Gallery, Bakersville
Diverse selection of renowned local artisans ranging from ceramics, wearables, and prints.
Phone: (828) 688-6422
Phone: (828) 688-6428
In-Tandem Gallery, Bakersville
Ceramics & jewelry gallery offering works from nationally renowned artists
Phone: (828) 688-6428
Phone: (828) 688-9886
Sweet Grass Artisan Mercantile, Bakersville
Folk art and crafts gallery
Phone: (828) 688-9886
Bakersville Creek Walk
Paved path along the creek. Make sure to stop by the Bakersville Little Free Library run by Roby Summerfield. This Little Free Library features books that fall under the theme of kindness and compassion. Follow our story @bakersvillelittlefreelibrary on Instagram and Facebook.
Appalachian Trail (AT)
Bakersville is considered the "Gateway To The Roan" where you can hike parts of the beautiful and world famous Appalachian Trail. Depending on the season, hike and see the Rhododendrons around Western North Carolina & Eastern Tennessee.
Rhododendron Festival, Bakersville (June)
Featuring live music, country fair food, craft fair, street dancing, and an antique car show.
The Willis Observatory, Bakersville
A great place to take in the beauty of this area day or night. With more than 5 premium telescopes, a 4.5 billion year old Meteorite, UFO landing pad and so much more, you’ll be sure to have an out of this world experience.
Penland School of Craft, Spruce Pine
World famous art and craft educational center
Phone: (828) 765-6211
Penland Gallery
Large gallery offering a wide selection of multi media work
Phone: (828) 765-6211
Phone: (828) 765-2359
Penland Supply Store
Book and art material supply store
Phone: (828) 765-2359
Phone: (828) 765-2359
Penland Coffee House
Coffee shop with delicious baked goods and seasonal drinks
Phone: (828) 765-2359
Riverside Park, Spruce Pine
Paved path along the Toe River with a full playground and small baseball field for kids.
Emerald Village, Spruce Pine
A real gem mine with exhibits featuring local antique mining equipment from the Bon Ami mine, creator of the Bon Ami cleaning powder. Join a nighttime black light tour and see the green radioactive mine cave ceilings. Different packages are available for day and night.
Little Switzerland
Walk the shops, and enjoy the beautiful Blue Ridge mountain scenery from a high elevation.
Hike Crabtree Falls, Off the Blue Ridge Parkway
The scenic 2.5-mile loop trail to Crabtree Falls is moderate to strenuous with a steep incline and rocky terrain.
Toe River Arts Council, Spruce Pine & Burnsville
Features rotating exhibitions and local art.
Phone: (828) 682-9101
Monkey Business Toy Store and Something Special Gift Shop, Burnsville
Fantastic children’s toy store and gift shop
Phone: (828) 682-9101
Phone: (828) 380-3648
Fill-more refill store, Burnsville
Cleaning and kitchen supplies and more that benefit sustainability and environmental awareness
Phone: (828) 380-3648
Parkway Playhouse, Burnsville
A local on stage theater in Burnsville. Junior theater and mainstage productions are offered seasonally. Parkway Playhouse is the oldest continually operating summer theater in North Carolina. Established in 1947, it celebrates the joy of acting and performance.
Toe River Arts Studio Tour
A self guided art tour of more than 200 area artists and their studios. This tour features artists living in Mitchell and Yancey County. Second weekend in November & first weekend in June
Mayland Earth to Sky Park, Spruce Pine (aka Bare Dark Sky Observatory)
Offers an opportunity to experience the wonders of the universe while providing astronomy students with hands-on learning. The observatory sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet and offers a 360-degree view.
Yancey County Farmers Market, Burnsville (April-November)
A great place to shop for local and organic food, produce, baked goods, herbal tinctures, and more.
Phone: (828) 675-5509
Carolina Hemlocks Recreational Area, Celo
Camp, fish, tube, swim, and explore on the South Toe River
Phone: (828) 675-5509
Phone: (828) 675-5454
Mt. Mitchell Golf Course, Celo
Mount Mitchell Golf Club is a virtually flat par 72 nestled in the curves of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Only two miles from the base of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak on the east coast, each shot offers a unique view of the mountains.
Phone: (828) 675-5454