Guidebook for Yancey/Mitchell County
Drinks & Nightlife
Homeplace Beer Company
321 W Main StMoondust Lounge
Bierdock Brewery
127 Locust StreetHef's Restaurant
89 Locust StBirdfoot
Arts & Culture
Toe River Arts Council Gallery
269 Oak AveToe River Arts
102 W Main StMcWhirter Pottery
139 Red Clay RdRutkowsky Pottery Studio and Gallery
Mud Puppy Pottery
High Country Ceramic Arts
Midnight Sun Pottery
Tin Roof Pottery
Yummy Mud Puddle
264 Clear View LnCourtney Martin Pottery
Michael Kline Pottery
42 Snow Creek RdJohn Britt Pottery
154 Sparks RdBandana Pottery
Teresa Pietsch Pottery
1807 Conley Ridge RdTerry Gess Pottery
770 Wing RdWood Song Pottery / Joy Tanner Pottery
Speckled Dog Pottery
Joerling Studio
Cynthia Bringle Pottery
160 Lucy Morgan LnJulie Wiggins
Snow Creek Pottery
J Geci Glass
3224 Snow Creek Rd
Pieper Glass
Estatoe Woodworks
Shopping
Monkey Business Toy Shop
12 W Main StSomething Special Gift Shop
12 W Main StYummiYarns
17 W Main StMountain Time On Main Street
105 W Main StSouthern Drifters Outfitters
101 Town SquareThe Colorful Gypsy
5 Town SquareAlexandra's Closet
230 E Main StMagnolia & Wren Ltd Boutique
127 W Main StFill-More
225 W Main StTeresa B. Brown - Digs Home & Design
Grapevine Clothing Store
11 W Main StBurnsville Barn Quilts
Barn Charm
56 Stardust RdMountain Time Mercantile
Main Street Shoes
120 W Main StFox Country Store
680 West Main StreetDixie's Antiques
Plott Hound Books
Barkin' Basement Resale Store
623 W US Hwy 19 EThe Book Cellar
Music Box
Treasures in the Pines
Aston James
Grassy Creek Clothing
Appalachian Handicraft
Penland Supply Store
Bowditch Antiques & Collectibles
24 N Mitchell AveParks & Nature
A wonderful waterfall that also offers our favorite trails in the area.
155 locals recommend
Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyA wonderful waterfall that also offers our favorite trails in the area.
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
6000 NC-80Great swimming hole.
It is a beautiful hike and the waterfall is a great photo opportunity.
155 locals recommend
Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyIt is a beautiful hike and the waterfall is a great photo opportunity.
Grassy Creek Falls
Beautiful, less traveled to water fall.
Roan Mountain State Park
527 TN-143Gorgeous - regardless of the season!
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Beautiful park, rich with pristine trails.
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyRoan Mountain State Park
527 TN-143
Linville Falls
Wilson Creek
Essentials
The largest of many farmers markets in the region. It is a wonderful Saturday morning outing going there and to visit the shops on the square in Burnsville.
8 locals recommend
Yancey County Library
321 School CirThe largest of many farmers markets in the region. It is a wonderful Saturday morning outing going there and to visit the shops on the square in Burnsville.
Dollar General
767 Main St ESightseeing
Penland School of Craft
67 Doras TrlThe oldest and largest crafts school in America.
Great historic site for the region. You can often buy freshly ground flours and grains.
Dellingers Grist Mill
4020 Cane Creek RdGreat historic site for the region. You can often buy freshly ground flours and grains.
Linville Falls
A gorgeous drive that can take you north or down to Asheville - it takes a little longer, but the views and photo ops are not to be missed. (It winds, mostly gently, through the mountains, so pack Dramamine if you have a passenger who suffers from getting car sick so they can enjoy it, too!
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayA gorgeous drive that can take you north or down to Asheville - it takes a little longer, but the views and photo ops are not to be missed. (It winds, mostly gently, through the mountains, so pack Dramamine if you have a passenger who suffers from getting car sick so they can enjoy it, too!
Well curated craft made by known artists and up and comers. The staff is friendly and there is a lot to see. The scenery is also beautiful!
9 locals recommend
Penland Gallery and Visitors Center
3135 Conley Ridge RdWell curated craft made by known artists and up and comers. The staff is friendly and there is a lot to see. The scenery is also beautiful!
This historic orchard grows popular apples and heritage apples. They have events and are a UPick in season
68 locals recommend
The Orchard at Altapass
3 Orchard RdThis historic orchard grows popular apples and heritage apples. They have events and are a UPick in season
A gem shop, mine and historic spot all in one. Great for kids!
47 locals recommend
Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
13780 North Carolina 226A gem shop, mine and historic spot all in one. Great for kids!
Carolina Native Nursery
1639 Prices Creek RdSelling plants that are native to North Carolina,
Old stone church made of rock quarried in the area called Black Beauty. Visitors to the area love to see this old style church with excellent craftsmanship. If you like to see unique landmarks in a region, this is a good pic.
Central Baptist Church
431 Oak AveOld stone church made of rock quarried in the area called Black Beauty. Visitors to the area love to see this old style church with excellent craftsmanship. If you like to see unique landmarks in a region, this is a good pic.
15 miles east of Spruce Pine, take a tour of the caverns, see a maze of rock formations and mineral deposit. USA Today recommends this highly, and tells visitors to dress warm and note that they do not allow strollers.
317 locals recommend
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 22115 miles east of Spruce Pine, take a tour of the caverns, see a maze of rock formations and mineral deposit. USA Today recommends this highly, and tells visitors to dress warm and note that they do not allow strollers.
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayMount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Museum Of North Carolina Minerals
The Orchard at Altapass
3 Orchard RdGem Mountain Gemstone Mine
13780 North Carolina 226Entertainment & Activities
Located i n Bakersville, this is the closest rafting and tubing outfit around.
30 locals recommend
Loafers Glory Rafting and Tubing
2637 NC-226Located i n Bakersville, this is the closest rafting and tubing outfit around.
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneLinville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyGuests love visiting this winery.
One of the few Dark Sky Observatories on the east coast. Call to see about the touring schedule.
10 locals recommend
Mayland Earth to Sky Park & Bare Dark Sky Observatory (formerly called the EnergyXchange)
66 Energy Exchange DrOne of the few Dark Sky Observatories on the east coast. Call to see about the touring schedule.
Appalachian Therapeutic Riding
299 Riding Center RdHorseback riding classes
Blue Ridge Horse Adventures
460 Rabbit Hop RdHorseback riding.
Swimming pool, swimming in the North Toe River runs right through town and next to the park. They also have a park.
Brad Ragan Park
293 Laurel Creek CtSwimming pool, swimming in the North Toe River runs right through town and next to the park. They also have a park.
Great for kids, you can hunt for gems, see wonderful specimens in the gift shop/gallery, or buy a bag to take home and pan - a terrific take home for friends or family who could not go.
62 locals recommend
Emerald Village
331 McKinney Mine RdGreat for kids, you can hunt for gems, see wonderful specimens in the gift shop/gallery, or buy a bag to take home and pan - a terrific take home for friends or family who could not go.
Located on the North Toe River, they offer rafting, kayaking , inned tubing, canoeing, fishing, hiking, hayrides in season, volleyball, and an outdoor swimming pool. They have riding trails and offer tent camping, too.
Springmaid Mountain Resort
2171 Henredon RdLocated on the North Toe River, they offer rafting, kayaking , inned tubing, canoeing, fishing, hiking, hayrides in season, volleyball, and an outdoor swimming pool. They have riding trails and offer tent camping, too.
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrHawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland DrMt Mitchell Golf Club
11484 NC-80Mt Mitchell Golf Club
11484 NC-80This is a favorite! Open since 1957 this is an old fashioned roller rink with wood floors and very vintage. It is a great time for kids and adults alike!
7 locals recommend
Riverside Roller Rink
44 Rink RdThis is a favorite! Open since 1957 this is an old fashioned roller rink with wood floors and very vintage. It is a great time for kids and adults alike!