Parks & Nature
Visit Mt. Mitchell, hike the area trails with beautiful trees and fauna.
279 locals recommend
Pisgah National Forest
Visit Mt. Mitchell, hike the area trails with beautiful trees and fauna.
Waterfalls park
Newland HighwaySeveral waterfalls off the Blue Ridge Parkway
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyBeautiful Area
Entertainment & Activities
Various groups play mountain music every Saturday and Sunday and a few days during the week. There is no charge, but donations are accepted to help pay for the bands.
68 locals recommend
The Orchard at Altapass
3 Orchard RdVarious groups play mountain music every Saturday and Sunday and a few days during the week. There is no charge, but donations are accepted to help pay for the bands.
Food Scene
Asheville is a lively mountain town about 1 hour away. There are many arts and crafts shops, craft beer breweries, music, theater, movies, shopping malls and hundreds of restuarants.
902 locals recommend
Asheville
Asheville is a lively mountain town about 1 hour away. There are many arts and crafts shops, craft beer breweries, music, theater, movies, shopping malls and hundreds of restuarants.
Pig & Grits
620 W Main StExcellent breakfast and lunch!
Bubba's Good Eats
394 E Main StCute decor and great food!
A staple in Burnsville for years with lunch and dinner! Great service and delicious food.
72 locals recommend
Garden Deli
107 Town SquareA staple in Burnsville for years with lunch and dinner! Great service and delicious food.
Rio Mexican Cuisine
300 E U.S. Hwy 19E BypassGREAT authentic Mexican dishes.
J & J's Grill On The Green
11510 NC-80Just 5 minutes away - good food, great views.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
2514 Halltown RdIngles Pharmacy
400 E U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass30 minute drive to Burnsville
Sightseeing
The largest privately owned home in the USA...
The Biltmore is in Asheville and a must see! Buy your tickets 3 days in advance and save $10 per ticket.
240 locals recommend
Biltmore House
78 Starnes AveThe largest privately owned home in the USA...
The Biltmore is in Asheville and a must see! Buy your tickets 3 days in advance and save $10 per ticket.
If you have young children - Tweetsie Railroad is a fun thing to do.
54 locals recommend
Tweetsie Railroad Ln
Tweetsie Railroad LnIf you have young children - Tweetsie Railroad is a fun thing to do.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hawtree's Pub and Grill is located in the Clubhouse of the Mt. Mitchell Golf Club just down the hill from our cottage. Great food and drinks.
37 locals recommend
Mt Mitchell Golf Club
11484 NC-80Hawtree's Pub and Grill is located in the Clubhouse of the Mt. Mitchell Golf Club just down the hill from our cottage. Great food and drinks.