Aynsley's Guidebook

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Aynsley's Guidebook

Sightseeing

At 6,684', Mt. Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi river in North America. Right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can drive up close to the summit and do a short walk to the viewing area.
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Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128
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At 6,684', Mt. Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi river in North America. Right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can drive up close to the summit and do a short walk to the viewing area.
If you thought the stargazing at the cabin was great, check this place out for even better views! Check their website for booking and more information.
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Star Park
66 Energy Exchange Dr
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If you thought the stargazing at the cabin was great, check this place out for even better views! Check their website for booking and more information.

Outdoors

A quick and well maintained 1.4 mile trail that leads to an excellent payoff with a 100' waterfall.
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Roaring Fork Falls
National Forest Road
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A quick and well maintained 1.4 mile trail that leads to an excellent payoff with a 100' waterfall.
This campground is home to many hiking trails, ranging from easy to difficult. The most popular hike to summit Mt. Mitchell starts here. If you're looking for an easier hike, Setrock Creek Falls is a short hike leading to a 75' waterfall. You can also hike along the South Toe River, and this area has some great fishing.
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Black Mountain Campground
50 Black Mountain Campground Road
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This campground is home to many hiking trails, ranging from easy to difficult. The most popular hike to summit Mt. Mitchell starts here. If you're looking for an easier hike, Setrock Creek Falls is a short hike leading to a 75' waterfall. You can also hike along the South Toe River, and this area has some great fishing.
Nestled along the South Toe River, this campground and recreation area is a great place to unwind. Please note you will have to pay for a day pass here.
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Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
6000 NC-80
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Nestled along the South Toe River, this campground and recreation area is a great place to unwind. Please note you will have to pay for a day pass here.
great easy to moderate hike with 360 views along the AT on top of a grassy bald. I recommend downloading a hiking app like all trails for directions!
Roan High Knob, Tennessee 37687, Estados Unidos
great easy to moderate hike with 360 views along the AT on top of a grassy bald. I recommend downloading a hiking app like all trails for directions!
easy well maintained hike with a beautiful waterfall.
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Toms Creek Falls Trail
1250 Huskins Branch Rd
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easy well maintained hike with a beautiful waterfall.
a popular moderate hike off of the blue ridge parkway that leads to a beautiful large waterfall
Crabtree Falls, North Carolina 28777, Estados Unidos
a popular moderate hike off of the blue ridge parkway that leads to a beautiful large waterfall
well maintained hike in Linville gorge with beautiful waterfall views!
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Linville Falls - Landas at Talon
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well maintained hike in Linville gorge with beautiful waterfall views!

Art

A craft school that draws artists and those eager to learn from all over the nation. Check out their gallery and roam the grounds to get creatively inspired!
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Penland School of Craft
67 Doras Trl
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A craft school that draws artists and those eager to learn from all over the nation. Check out their gallery and roam the grounds to get creatively inspired!
My personal favorite art and gift shop in the area! This place features many local artists and craftsmen. Peruse their shop for unique gifts to bring home for you or friends and family.
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Toe River Crafts
6274 NC-80
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My personal favorite art and gift shop in the area! This place features many local artists and craftsmen. Peruse their shop for unique gifts to bring home for you or friends and family.
Two galleries: one in Burnsville and one in Spruce Pine. A collection of great local art.
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Toe River Arts
102 W Main St
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Two galleries: one in Burnsville and one in Spruce Pine. A collection of great local art.

Food Scene

Delicious beer and a wide selection of pizza and pub food. Live music on Fridays, and a great outdoor seating area!
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Homeplace Beer Company
321 W Main St
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Delicious beer and a wide selection of pizza and pub food. Live music on Fridays, and a great outdoor seating area!
Delicious cocktails dedicated to Ottaway Burns, the towns namesake and famed privateer.
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Snap Dragon
107 Town Square
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Delicious cocktails dedicated to Ottaway Burns, the towns namesake and famed privateer.
Great coffee and food that is worth the wait! Also a wide selection of pastries and desserts.
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Appalachian Java
8 W Main St
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Great coffee and food that is worth the wait! Also a wide selection of pastries and desserts.
Great Brewery and restaurant in downtown Spruce Pine. Delicious pizza!
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Bierdock Brewery
127 Locust Street
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Great Brewery and restaurant in downtown Spruce Pine. Delicious pizza!
Adorable and peaceful coffee shop in Spruce Pine.
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Fox and the Fig
615 Oak Ave
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Adorable and peaceful coffee shop in Spruce Pine.
local bottle shop with events and a great atmosphere!
Birdfoot
10 Orchard Drive
local bottle shop with events and a great atmosphere!
this is a food truck at a car wash but the food is absolutely delicious and fresh!
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LAS CRUCES formerly Yummi Cafe
652 Locust St
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this is a food truck at a car wash but the food is absolutely delicious and fresh!
on your way back from Linville Gorge, this is a great place to check out!
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Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls Hwy
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on your way back from Linville Gorge, this is a great place to check out!
delicious pastries/baked goods and live music in the summer!
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Maples
621 Micaville Loop
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delicious pastries/baked goods and live music in the summer!
this hotel is under extensive historic renovations, but while they're getting the hotel ready they have a backyard bar that's open regularly.
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Nu Wray
102 Town Square
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this hotel is under extensive historic renovations, but while they're getting the hotel ready they have a backyard bar that's open regularly.