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The quaint village of Chimney Rock, named for the large granite rock anchoring the eponymous state park, is quintessential Western North Carolina: Think historic inns, delicious farm-fresh food, eclectic shops, and views for miles. The village, located in Rutherford County, offers a range of activities to keep both visitors and residents [...]
For a family-friendly resort feel year-round, the tiny town of Sapphire, N.C., is the spot to be. Home to world-class golf courses, miles of hiking, thrilling ziplining and even a small ski resort, Sapphire encapsulates all the enticing features for which Western North Carolina is famed.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains 55 miles southwest of Asheville, Sapphire, named for the gemstone once plentiful in the area, features a range of mountain homes, many set amid rolling hills and boasting stunning vistas. Everything from quaint cottages to low-maintenance townhomes to gated-community estates is available.
A unique feature of Sapphire is the Sapphire Valley Ski Resort, a compact and easily accessible ski area complete with a 1,600-foot main run, a learning slope, and a multi-lane tube park. The resort offers a ski school as well as equipment rentals. During warmer months, the resort switches gears to host such activities as ziplining, outdoor concerts, and arts festivals.
Visitors to Sapphire can also enjoy activities such as tennis, summer tubing, pickleball and foot golf. Sapphire National Golf Club, set against a stunning mountain backdrop, is popular for its premier playing conditions and dramatic elevation changes.
The Sapphire area is also home to plenty of hiking, mountain biking and waterfall trails. Popular nearby destinations include Whitewater Falls, at 811 feet the highest waterfall east of the Rockies; Gorges State Park and Lake Toxaway; Whitewater Equestrian Center, for an afternoon of horseback riding in the Cashiers plateau; and Panthertown Valley, which is part of Nantahala National Forest and boasts more than 30 miles of trails for hiking and biking.
Nearby Lake Glenville serves up 26 miles of shoreline, a high-elevation lake perfect for boating and water-skiing, and great bass fishing. There’s also a sand beach and swimming area, as well as a forest-shrouded trail leading to picturesque High Falls.
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Mountain Home, N.C., is a small community in north-central Henderson County serving up relaxing views from expansive homesteads, with Appalachian adventures just a short distance away. Its location 30 minutes south of [...]
For a truly immersive experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the unincorporated community of Wolf Laurel can’t be beat. This private gated community, located just off I-26 30 miles north of [...]
Located at the confluence of the French Broad River and Spring Creek is the picturesque town of Hot Springs, N.C. This Madison County destination (pop. 520), located 45 minutes northwest of [...]
Asheville and Western North Carolina are home to a range of outdoor recreational activities, a large portion of them tied to the French Broad River. This 218-mile waterway is one of the oldest in the world, slicing through scenic stretches of North Carolina and Tennessee. One enchanting way to experience this popular river is via the French [...]
Located 35 miles northeast of Asheville, the charming town of Burnsville, N.C., is immersed in cultural richness and surrounded by the stately Blue Ridge Mountains. Burnsville is part of Yancey County, home to towering peaks including the famed Mount Mitchell. An artistic mountain vibe defines its quaint Main Street, which features interesting shops, restaurants, galleries and a lush town square.
If you’re looking for a property in Burnsville, there are a number of options. Rustic mountain cabins, immaculate mansions, ranches amid rolling hills, and home lots with expansive acreage are all available in Burnsville.
Downtown Burnsville’s walkable Main Street is home to colorful murals, scores of art galleries, coffee shops and restaurants. Artist studios dot downtown, offering opportunities to tour, meet with creators and peruse unique wares of clay, glass, wood and other media. The annual Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair draws residents and visitors alike to Burnsville every August to enjoy demonstrations, music, food and one-of-a-kind handmade arts and crafts.
Burnsville is home to nine quilt block trails, self-guided driving trails featuring colorful quilt blocks adorning barns, buildings and churches. The trails feature 150 blocks, designed, built and painted by volunteers and patterned after the colorful squares on traditional quilts.
Burnsville features 100 miles of hiking trails that are some of the highest in the eastern U.S. Among the most popular are the trails to Mount Mitchell, highest peak in the east at 6,684 feet. The trails range in length and difficulty: Balsam Nature Trail at the upper summit parking lot is an easy, 0.75-mile nature trail, while the Mount Mitchell Trail, which begins at the Black Mountain Campground and ends at the summit, is a strenuous, 6-mile trek to the top.
A number of stunning waterfalls offer picturesque spots to visit in and around Burnsville. Popular falls include the easily accessible Roaring Fork and Setrock Creek falls, as well as Crabtree Falls along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Stargazing and earth sciences take center stage in Burnsville, thanks to local spots dedicated to astronomy and STEM education. The Bare Dark Sky Observatory, located at the Mayland Earth to Sky Park in Burnsville, provides visitors the opportunity to examine the night sky through the Southeast’s largest telescope dedicated to public use. The brand-new, 60-seat Arthur Planetarium, also located at the Earth to Sky Park, offers traditional astronomy shows as well as STEM-centric presentations under a 36-foot projection dome.
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Looking for a picturesque Western North Carolina town with proximity to outdoor activities and eclectic amenities? Mars Hill, N.C., has this and more. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, the town of Mars Hill (pop. 2,000) in Madison County sits only 15 miles north of the city attractions of Asheville, and it’s mere minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail.
Homes in Mars Hill offer a variety of styles and sizes to fit every taste and budget, from new green builds to established estates to easy-to-maintain condos. In addition, there are lots with plenty of acreage to create your dream mountain home.
There’s no shortage of outdoor activities in and around Mars Hill. Skiing, hiking, cycling, horseback riding and whitewater rafting are all popular pastimes in the area. National and state parks that are part of the Blue Ridge Mountains sit close to Mars Hill, making it easy to spend an afternoon immersed in nature.
Enjoy cultural offerings in Mars HillMars Hill is also home to Mars Hill University, a private, co-ed, liberal-arts college. Mars Hill University, founded in 1856, is the oldest college or university in Western N.C., with a student body of around 1,500. With the town centered around the university, a great variety of cultural and intellectual events and entertainment is accessible to residents and visitors alike. Some events include:
· Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre performances at Mars Hill University’s Owen Theatre
· Monthly First Fridays, with food, music and art offerings from local downtown Mars Hill businesses
· The Hot Doggett 100 Cycling Tour annual bike ride, with three distances to choose from (July)
· The Mars Hill Heritage & Music Festival, celebrating mountain craft, music and dance (October)
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Western North Carolina is known as one of the country’s premier road-cycling regions, and for good reason. Plenty of scenic routes, featuring everything from strenuous altitude gains to winding, tree-shaded roads to flat, relaxing riverside rides, await road cyclists. Here are just a few of the scores of road-cycling options available in [...]
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