Mary Beth's Guidebook
Food scene
Enjoy a variety of craft beers alongside delicious food from Hog Hollow In a great space with indoor and outdoor seating options. They have added an outside stage and live music. There is also the Appalachian Farmers and Artisan Market and other special events.
Homeplace Beer Company
321 W Main StCoffee, baked goods and delicious sandwiches. Seating is limited. Grab one outside and you can enjoy watching the activity around downtown Burnsville
91 locals recommend
Appalachian Java
8 W Main StCoffee, baked goods and delicious sandwiches. Seating is limited. Grab one outside and you can enjoy watching the activity around downtown Burnsville
Good food and a seasonal menu. Some say the breakfasts are best (but don’t wait too late). My favorite is the Fig-Get About Sandwich - only available in the Fall so try it now!
72 locals recommend
Pig & Grits
620 W Main StGood food and a seasonal menu. Some say the breakfasts are best (but don’t wait too late). My favorite is the Fig-Get About Sandwich - only available in the Fall so try it now!
Garden Deli
107 Town SquareTasty food for lunch or dinner and is right on the town square.
City/town information
A fun little town with lots of walkable shops and stops around the town square. A number of events and festivals throughout the year also keep this town vibrant!
64 locals recommend
Burnsville
A fun little town with lots of walkable shops and stops around the town square. A number of events and festivals throughout the year also keep this town vibrant!
Sightseeing
First state park in NC contains the tallest mountain in eastern North America (6684 feet). It has a number of trails from easy to challenging. Our family especially likes the hike from Mt. Mitchell to Mt. Craig.
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128First state park in NC contains the tallest mountain in eastern North America (6684 feet). It has a number of trails from easy to challenging. Our family especially likes the hike from Mt. Mitchell to Mt. Craig.
Straddling the NC/Tennessee border, Roan Mountain is famous for its rhododendrons in the spring and its highland balds. The Appalachian Trail goes along most of its ridge.
14 locals recommend
Roan Mountain
Straddling the NC/Tennessee border, Roan Mountain is famous for its rhododendrons in the spring and its highland balds. The Appalachian Trail goes along most of its ridge.
Open May-October, this 100+ year old orchard offers food, music, hayrides and walking trails as well as apples!
68 locals recommend
The Orchard at Altapass
3 Orchard RdOpen May-October, this 100+ year old orchard offers food, music, hayrides and walking trails as well as apples!
Brights Zoo
3425 US-11EPrivate zoo. Fun with children!
Open seasonally, folks of all ages will enjoy the mining museum and hunting for treasures!
62 locals recommend
Emerald Village
331 McKinney Mine RdOpen seasonally, folks of all ages will enjoy the mining museum and hunting for treasures!
Shopping and sightseeing
River Life
7280 Sthy 197 S