Vero Mountain Guidebook
Sightseeing
30 minutes - Burnsville - Must go hikes while your at Vero Mountain. You could spend all day at Mount Mitchell State Park exploring different trails. Tops include (ordered by favorites):
- Mount Mitchell Summit Trail (Easy - 0.4 miles)
- Commissary Ridge to Commissary Hill (Moderate - 3.3 miles)
- Big Tom Gap Spur Trail via Black Mountain Crest Trail (Hard - 3.7 miles)
- Mount Mitchell Loop (Hard - 6.0 miles)
- Balsam Nature Trail (Easy - 0.9 miles)
- Deep Gap Trail (Hard - 8.6 miles)
- Big Tom Spur to Balsam Cone (Easy - 0.9 miles)
- Camp Alice Trail (Hard - 1.6 miles)
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-12830 minutes - Burnsville - Must go hikes while your at Vero Mountain. You could spend all day at Mount Mitchell State Park exploring different trails. Tops include (ordered by favorites):
- Mount Mitchell Summit Trail (Easy - 0.4 miles)
- Commissary Ridge to Commissary Hill (Moderate - 3.3 miles)
- Big Tom Gap Spur Trail via Black Mountain Crest Trail (Hard - 3.7 miles)
- Mount Mitchell Loop (Hard - 6.0 miles)
- Balsam Nature Trail (Easy - 0.9 miles)
- Deep Gap Trail (Hard - 8.6 miles)
- Big Tom Spur to Balsam Cone (Easy - 0.9 miles)
- Camp Alice Trail (Hard - 1.6 miles)
40 minutes - Marion - Scenic 2.5-mile loop trail to Crabtree Falls is moderate to strenuous with a steep incline and rocky terrain
155 locals recommend
Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge Pkwy40 minutes - Marion - Scenic 2.5-mile loop trail to Crabtree Falls is moderate to strenuous with a steep incline and rocky terrain
25 minutes - Mars Hill - A few moderate trails off of Bailey Mountain:
- Bailey Mountain Summit via Richard L Hoffman Trail (4 miles)
- Bailey Mountain Loop
9 locals recommend
Bailey Mountain Preserve - Smith Farm
889 Forest Street25 minutes - Mars Hill - A few moderate trails off of Bailey Mountain:
- Bailey Mountain Summit via Richard L Hoffman Trail (4 miles)
- Bailey Mountain Loop
25 minutes - Burnsville - Swimming Hole not to far from Vero Mountain! Multiple drop in locations along the South Toe River
41 locals recommend
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
6000 NC-8025 minutes - Burnsville - Swimming Hole not to far from Vero Mountain! Multiple drop in locations along the South Toe River
19 minutes - Mars Hill - If you're up for a challenge these hikes might make the list! The hikes on the Appalachian Trail are considered moderate to hard:
- Sam's Gap to Hog Back Ridge Shelter via Appalachian Trail
(Moderate - 4.9 miles)
- Appalachian Trail: Sam’s Gap to Big Bald (Hard - 13.6 miles)
- Appalachian Trail: Sam's Gap to Spivey Gap (Hard - 13.2 miles)
FYI - Big Bald has incredible 360 degree views worth the haul!
14 locals recommend
AT Sams Gap
4460 Flag Pond Rd19 minutes - Mars Hill - If you're up for a challenge these hikes might make the list! The hikes on the Appalachian Trail are considered moderate to hard:
- Sam's Gap to Hog Back Ridge Shelter via Appalachian Trail
(Moderate - 4.9 miles)
- Appalachian Trail: Sam’s Gap to Big Bald (Hard - 13.6 miles)
- Appalachian Trail: Sam's Gap to Spivey Gap (Hard - 13.2 miles)
FYI - Big Bald has incredible 360 degree views worth the haul!
15 minutes - Mars Hill - Wolf Ridge offers skiing in the winter! They are also in the process of adding summer activities, check out their site to see what they currently have available.
152 locals recommend
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
578 Valley View Cir15 minutes - Mars Hill - Wolf Ridge offers skiing in the winter! They are also in the process of adding summer activities, check out their site to see what they currently have available.
35 minutes - Barnardsville - Zipline through the Appalachian Mountains with Navitat. They offer different packages as well as under the star ziplining and RTV cruising.
279 locals recommend
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch Rd35 minutes - Barnardsville - Zipline through the Appalachian Mountains with Navitat. They offer different packages as well as under the star ziplining and RTV cruising.
1 hour - Marion - Most famous waterfall on the Blueridge Parkway. If your already headed east for hikes Linville Falls might not be to far and a awesome spot to check out.
49 locals recommend
Linville Falls - Trail and Waterfall
1 hour - Marion - Most famous waterfall on the Blueridge Parkway. If your already headed east for hikes Linville Falls might not be to far and a awesome spot to check out.
40 minutes - Asheville - Tube down the French Board while you float by local breweries and restaurants. Bring a cooler to enjoy while you float. Their shuttle bus takes you to their drop off location and you float directly back to your car.
164 locals recommend
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside Dr40 minutes - Asheville - Tube down the French Board while you float by local breweries and restaurants. Bring a cooler to enjoy while you float. Their shuttle bus takes you to their drop off location and you float directly back to your car.
45 minutes - Asheville - Preorder tour tickets to take an audio guided tour of Asheville historic Biltmore house. Don't forget to check out their exquisite garden and winery (complimentary tasting with tour tickets). Certain times of the year the Biltmore has special ticketed events and holiday decorations you must check out.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge St45 minutes - Asheville - Preorder tour tickets to take an audio guided tour of Asheville historic Biltmore house. Don't forget to check out their exquisite garden and winery (complimentary tasting with tour tickets). Certain times of the year the Biltmore has special ticketed events and holiday decorations you must check out.
45 minutes - Asheville - A place not to miss! Have a drink and watch the sunset, dine at one of their restaurants, or check out their 43,000 square foot spa (make reservations far in advance). At the holidays they showcase over the top decorations and a nation wide gingerbread house competition.
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon Ave45 minutes - Asheville - A place not to miss! Have a drink and watch the sunset, dine at one of their restaurants, or check out their 43,000 square foot spa (make reservations far in advance). At the holidays they showcase over the top decorations and a nation wide gingerbread house competition.
40 minutes - Asheville - Watch glassblowers create pieces right in front our your face. Their gallery also hosts unique pieces
30 locals recommend
Lexington Glassworks
81 S Lexington Ave40 minutes - Asheville - Watch glassblowers create pieces right in front our your face. Their gallery also hosts unique pieces
50 minutes - Asheville - Explore local artists piece of art, pottery, woodwork, blown glass & more
255 locals recommend
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge Pkwy50 minutes - Asheville - Explore local artists piece of art, pottery, woodwork, blown glass & more
50 minutes - Asheville - 5 acres of cultivated gardens, more than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, and an ever-changing lineup of stunning indoor and outdoor exhibits
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way50 minutes - Asheville - 5 acres of cultivated gardens, more than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, and an ever-changing lineup of stunning indoor and outdoor exhibits
Grandfather Mountain State Park
1.24 hrs - Linville -
1.40 hrs - NC/TN border - Hike a section of the famous Appalachian National Scenic Trail! Today, it's a 350-acre tract of open land on a high knob with 360-degree views.
- 1.5 mile loop (Easy)
34 locals recommend
Max Patch Loop Trailhead
1.40 hrs - NC/TN border - Hike a section of the famous Appalachian National Scenic Trail! Today, it's a 350-acre tract of open land on a high knob with 360-degree views.
- 1.5 mile loop (Easy)
Food
20 minutes - Mars Hill - Dine in or take back to the domes,
delicious home style Italian food. Open Tuesday-Sunday.
60 locals recommend
The Original Papa Nicks
15 College St20 minutes - Mars Hill - Dine in or take back to the domes,
delicious home style Italian food. Open Tuesday-Sunday.
20 minutes - Mars Hill - Burgers, wings & briskets. Open Monday - Saturday 12pm - 9pm
72 locals recommend
Stackhouse Restaurant
37 S Main St20 minutes - Mars Hill - Burgers, wings & briskets. Open Monday - Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Mars Hill Farmers and Artisans Market - 20 minutes - Every Saturday Morning 10am-1pm April to October. Holiday Market every Saturday 10am-1pm, November 5 to December. Local artisans and vegetables located on the campus of Mars Hill University.
College St, Mars Hill, NC 28754, USA
Mars Hill Farmers and Artisans Market - 20 minutes - Every Saturday Morning 10am-1pm April to October. Holiday Market every Saturday 10am-1pm, November 5 to December. Local artisans and vegetables located on the campus of Mars Hill University.
20 minutes - Burnsville - Open Monday through Saturday 3-9pm. Amazing ribs!
88 locals recommend
Snap Dragon
107 Town Square20 minutes - Burnsville - Open Monday through Saturday 3-9pm. Amazing ribs!
Little Tokyo
114 Reservoir Rd20 minutes - Burnsville - Open Tuesday through Sunday 11-9:30.
Delicious house Lo-mein!
35 minutes - Weaverville - Classic Italian restaurant in downtown Weaverville. Only open Wednesdays through Sundays & last seating at 8 PM & restaurant closes at 10 PM
93 locals recommend
Glass Onion
18 N Main St35 minutes - Weaverville - Classic Italian restaurant in downtown Weaverville. Only open Wednesdays through Sundays & last seating at 8 PM & restaurant closes at 10 PM
35 minutes - Weaverville - Imaginative American fare with a Mediterranean twist served in a trendy locale with whimsical decor
194 locals recommend
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon Ave35 minutes - Weaverville - Imaginative American fare with a Mediterranean twist served in a trendy locale with whimsical decor
35 minutes - Weaverville - Locations in Weaverville & Asheville. Mediterranean-inspired comfort foods in a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Outside patio is dog friendly. Full bar including 22 taps and daily food and drink specials
127 locals recommend
Twisted Laurel
10A S Main St35 minutes - Weaverville - Locations in Weaverville & Asheville. Mediterranean-inspired comfort foods in a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Outside patio is dog friendly. Full bar including 22 taps and daily food and drink specials
45 minutes - Asheville - Located at The Omi Grove Park Inn, enjoy a fine dinning experience while watching the sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fine hand cut steaks, premiere chops, and fresh seafood. Hotel hosts other delicious restaurants. MAKE RESERVATIONS FAR IN ADVANCE
26 locals recommend
Sunset Terrace
290 Macon Ave45 minutes - Asheville - Located at The Omi Grove Park Inn, enjoy a fine dinning experience while watching the sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fine hand cut steaks, premiere chops, and fresh seafood. Hotel hosts other delicious restaurants. MAKE RESERVATIONS FAR IN ADVANCE
45 minutes - Asheville - Restaurant staple serving up Spanish tapas and carefully selected wine. Try the award winning Sobradada!
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore Ave45 minutes - Asheville - Restaurant staple serving up Spanish tapas and carefully selected wine. Try the award winning Sobradada!
45 minutes - Asheville - Some of the best Indian Street Food you will ever have. Try the Sev Potato Dahi Puri or any Uttapam
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Ave45 minutes - Asheville - Some of the best Indian Street Food you will ever have. Try the Sev Potato Dahi Puri or any Uttapam
Zambra
85 W Walnut St45 minutes - Asheville - Unique tapas style tasty cuisine
Convenient/ Local Shops
10 minutes - Mars Hills - Closest food source to Vero Mountain. Delicious breakfast, lunch, and fresh hot coffee/tea. Stock up on any supplies here before heading up.
Wolf Provisions General Store
10 minutes - Mars Hills - Closest food source to Vero Mountain. Delicious breakfast, lunch, and fresh hot coffee/tea. Stock up on any supplies here before heading up.
20 minutes - Mars Hill - Nearest grocery, pharmacy, deli, bakery, hot food, supplies, etc
37 locals recommend
Ingles Market
225 Carl Eller Rd20 minutes - Mars Hill - Nearest grocery, pharmacy, deli, bakery, hot food, supplies, etc
CVS Pharmacy
20 minutes - Mars Hill
The Never- Ending Flower Farm
152 Tom Harris Trail28 minutes - Barnardsville - Pick your own flowers right off the farm!
Boundless Body Massage & Movement LLC
60 Wolf Laurel RoadCoffee/Brews
20 minutes - Mars Hill - Camden’s Library Coffee House - One of our favorite spots where you can get a latte, drip coffee, or cold brew. Open mic full of local talent on Wednesdays 7pm-9pm, and live music on Fridays. Spoiler alert, they serve
wine & mimosas as well! Closed on Sundays.
22 locals recommend
The Library Coffee House
40 N Main St20 minutes - Mars Hill - Camden’s Library Coffee House - One of our favorite spots where you can get a latte, drip coffee, or cold brew. Open mic full of local talent on Wednesdays 7pm-9pm, and live music on Fridays. Spoiler alert, they serve
wine & mimosas as well! Closed on Sundays.
20 minutes - Mars Hill - Mars Theater Brewing Company - Open Thursday - Sunday evenings. Live music, nachos, and local tasty brews!
19 locals recommend
Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery at Mars Theatre
70 S Main St20 minutes - Mars Hill - Mars Theater Brewing Company - Open Thursday - Sunday evenings. Live music, nachos, and local tasty brews!
20 minutes - Burnsville - open 7 days a week serving up local Burnsville brews
106 locals recommend
Homeplace Beer Company
321 W Main St20 minutes - Burnsville - open 7 days a week serving up local Burnsville brews
40 minutes - Asheville - The largest brewery in town hosts many New Belgium fav taps, food trucks, indoor & outdoor seating, and events. Don't forget to make a brew tour reservation in advance. Kid & dog friendly!
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven St40 minutes - Asheville - The largest brewery in town hosts many New Belgium fav taps, food trucks, indoor & outdoor seating, and events. Don't forget to make a brew tour reservation in advance. Kid & dog friendly!
40 minutes - Asheville - The Brew Pub hosts a full restaurant upstairs & downstairs tap room. Wicked Weed is an Asheville staple. Don't forget to stop by their other location (the Funkatorium), home of the funk!
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore Ave40 minutes - Asheville - The Brew Pub hosts a full restaurant upstairs & downstairs tap room. Wicked Weed is an Asheville staple. Don't forget to stop by their other location (the Funkatorium), home of the funk!
55 minutes - Fletcher - Located right by the Asheville Airport, Sierra Nevada's Brewery will blow your mind. Beautiful outdoor and event area. Stop by on your way in or out of town or on your way to the airport.
66 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
100 Sierra Nevada Way55 minutes - Fletcher - Located right by the Asheville Airport, Sierra Nevada's Brewery will blow your mind. Beautiful outdoor and event area. Stop by on your way in or out of town or on your way to the airport.
45 minutes - Asheville - Home to Highland's beer, a brewery you wouldn't want to miss on your brew tour. They also have a taproom in downtown Asheville!
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte Hwy45 minutes - Asheville - Home to Highland's beer, a brewery you wouldn't want to miss on your brew tour. They also have a taproom in downtown Asheville!
40 minutes - Asheville - Share small plates, chees boards, hand crafted cocktails, and local brews while you take in an aerial view of downtown Asheville & it's mountainscape. Walk ins only & complimentary parking.
109 locals recommend
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood St40 minutes - Asheville - Share small plates, chees boards, hand crafted cocktails, and local brews while you take in an aerial view of downtown Asheville & it's mountainscape. Walk ins only & complimentary parking.
45 minutes - Asheville - Choose your comedy bus theme & have a fun and entertaining brewery tour around town. Pick a city comedy tour, haunted comedy tour, or bands & beers tour.
10 locals recommend
LaZoom
76 Biltmore Ave45 minutes - Asheville - Choose your comedy bus theme & have a fun and entertaining brewery tour around town. Pick a city comedy tour, haunted comedy tour, or bands & beers tour.