Arts & Culture
Poplar
Fishing, swimming, white water rafting, kayaking, tubing.
Treat yourself to a relaxing in house massage or visit them in the nearby artist town of Burnsville.
They will come to us for a two hour minimum plus small travel fee.
Ironwood Therapeutic Arts
771 Stardust RdTreat yourself to a relaxing in house massage or visit them in the nearby artist town of Burnsville.
They will come to us for a two hour minimum plus small travel fee.
Shopping
Park Downtown, walk the shops, eat at Wicked Weed and then spend some time across the street in the bulk herbs and food room of the French Broad Food Co-op.
902 locals recommend
Asheville
Park Downtown, walk the shops, eat at Wicked Weed and then spend some time across the street in the bulk herbs and food room of the French Broad Food Co-op.
Monkey Business Toy Shop
12 W Main StKids Toy Store
Town Square
Town SquareGreat shops all around the square and up and down Main St.
Entertainment & Activities
They offer whitewater rafting down class III & IV rapids and caving trips. Be sure to ask for trips on the Nolichucky River because they also run trips on the French Broad in Asheville.
47 locals recommend
USA Raft Adventure Resort
2 Jones Branch RdThey offer whitewater rafting down class III & IV rapids and caving trips. Be sure to ask for trips on the Nolichucky River because they also run trips on the French Broad in Asheville.
Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
13780 North Carolina 226Pan for gemstones at Gem Mountain. Great for kids.
Sandy Bottom Trail Rides
1459 Caney Fork RdHighly recommended horseback riding.
Food Scene
Your closest options are in Erwin, TN (25 mins). The next closest town in the opposite direction is Burnsville, NC (35 mins) which has some nicer dining with an easy to walk quaint downtown with fun shops.
Swimming pool size margaritas and great chips and salsa.
7 locals recommend
Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant
100 Rocky Bottom DrSwimming pool size margaritas and great chips and salsa.
Hibachi House
508 Carolina AveThe shrimp sauce is the bomb. Everyone will be happy. Dine in is not fancy.
Free Games Upstairs, awesome hot dogs and a fun California vibe. Tacos and salads too.
Rad Dawgz Hotdog Joint
112 W Main StFree Games Upstairs, awesome hot dogs and a fun California vibe. Tacos and salads too.
It's a country store with a great Deli and it's just off Burnsville's Town Square (a great area to shop). Check out the Burnsville Heath & Nutrition next door, too.
Amish Country Market And Deli
It's a country store with a great Deli and it's just off Burnsville's Town Square (a great area to shop). Check out the Burnsville Heath & Nutrition next door, too.
A selection of craft beers and small tavern feel. Pretty good food using some local ingredients. The portions are smaller but the teriyaki ribs and asian slaw are phenomenal.
88 locals recommend
Snap Dragon
107 Town SquareA selection of craft beers and small tavern feel. Pretty good food using some local ingredients. The portions are smaller but the teriyaki ribs and asian slaw are phenomenal.
This is our Go-to place for Mexican in Burnsville. I'm pretty sure it's currently the only place for Mexican but at least it's good. They have good service, a salsa bar, and a real bar. What else do you need.
25 locals recommend
Rio Mexican Cuisine
300 E U.S. Hwy 19E BypassThis is our Go-to place for Mexican in Burnsville. I'm pretty sure it's currently the only place for Mexican but at least it's good. They have good service, a salsa bar, and a real bar. What else do you need.
Pretty much everyone in my family likes this place. Soups, salads, good home cooked typed food with a nice ambiance. Usually a little busy and check the hours as they mainly open for lunch I believe.
72 locals recommend
Garden Deli
107 Town SquarePretty much everyone in my family likes this place. Soups, salads, good home cooked typed food with a nice ambiance. Usually a little busy and check the hours as they mainly open for lunch I believe.
The hippest place to meet your friends, use wifi and people watch in town. Amazing coffee. I get the grilled chicken salad with mandarins, it comes with an asian dressing and and bunch of goodies. It's too big for the plate so I ask for it in a big bowl from the kitchen and then I dig in. You wouldn't think to go upstairs but that's where we go. It's quiet and cozy up there with some board and card games to pass the time. Sit by the window for a view.
91 locals recommend
Appalachian Java
8 W Main StThe hippest place to meet your friends, use wifi and people watch in town. Amazing coffee. I get the grilled chicken salad with mandarins, it comes with an asian dressing and and bunch of goodies. It's too big for the plate so I ask for it in a big bowl from the kitchen and then I dig in. You wouldn't think to go upstairs but that's where we go. It's quiet and cozy up there with some board and card games to pass the time. Sit by the window for a view.
Sightseeing
An outlook on the Appalachian Trail. You can see my uncles barn if you look SE.
13 locals recommend
Beauty Spot
An outlook on the Appalachian Trail. You can see my uncles barn if you look SE.
Parks & Nature
In addition to exploring the farm here are some options for getting outdoors and having fun in nature.
Includes a creek fed swimming pool, play area, rest rooms, and a 3.8 mile hike to some beautiful waterfalls.
19 locals recommend
Rock Creek Recreation Area
Includes a creek fed swimming pool, play area, rest rooms, and a 3.8 mile hike to some beautiful waterfalls.
Chestoa Park has some beaches on the Nolichucky River. USA Raft is located at the very end of the park.
Chestoa Pike
Chestoa PikeChestoa Park has some beaches on the Nolichucky River. USA Raft is located at the very end of the park.
Indian Grave Gap
Trailhead for the Appalachian Trail
If you are already heading to Mt. Mitchell or the Blue Ridge Parkway stop at this waterfall. It's an easy hike and just a breath taking waterfall. If you have good knees you can take a small trail to the top but the view is best from the bottom.
45 locals recommend
Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead
208 Busick Work Center RdIf you are already heading to Mt. Mitchell or the Blue Ridge Parkway stop at this waterfall. It's an easy hike and just a breath taking waterfall. If you have good knees you can take a small trail to the top but the view is best from the bottom.
Nearest Horsebackriding. Please contact and make sure they are open for the season.
Wolf Laurel Stables
5860 Bald Mountain RoadNearest Horsebackriding. Please contact and make sure they are open for the season.
We offer an optional tour of the farm to all of our guests. Feel free to explore and let us know if you are interested in a tour.
Poplar Creek Farm Retreat & Farmstay
We offer an optional tour of the farm to all of our guests. Feel free to explore and let us know if you are interested in a tour.
Essentials
This is the nearest grocery store. It's a basic grocery store but their selection of natural and organic has come a long way over the past few years.
10 locals recommend
Food Lion
915 N Main AveThis is the nearest grocery store. It's a basic grocery store but their selection of natural and organic has come a long way over the past few years.
Ingles Supermarket
400 E U.S. Hwy 19E BypassBoars Head meat and lots of organic options.
Ingles Markets
125 Greenwood RdBoars Head meat and lots of organic options.
Fabulous place for all things health. Nice local shop next to the Amish store.
Burnsville Health and Nutrition
1724 S Main StFabulous place for all things health. Nice local shop next to the Amish store.