Alpine Village Guidebook
Outdoor Activities
Operated by Pisgah National Forest, Hiking trails, terrific swimming hole in summer, RV and tent camping, tubing in the river, great trout fishing in the South Toe River. https://cfaia.org/recreation-areas-campgrounds/north-carolina-campgrounds-recreation-areas/carolina-hemlocks-recreation-area-campground-in-north-carolina/
41 locals recommend
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
6000 NC-80Operated by Pisgah National Forest, Hiking trails, terrific swimming hole in summer, RV and tent camping, tubing in the river, great trout fishing in the South Toe River. https://cfaia.org/recreation-areas-campgrounds/north-carolina-campgrounds-recreation-areas/carolina-hemlocks-recreation-area-campground-in-north-carolina/
Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest one of the best public courses in the mountains, centered on the South Toe River which comes into play on almost every fairway on the back nine. http://www.mountmitchellgolf.com
37 locals recommend
Mt Mitchell Golf Club
11484 NC-80Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest one of the best public courses in the mountains, centered on the South Toe River which comes into play on almost every fairway on the back nine. http://www.mountmitchellgolf.com
Within the Pisgah National Forest and along the South Toe River watershed on Mount Mitchell's eastern slope. Hunting, Fishing, waterfalls, hiking trails, RV dump station, RV and tent camping. https://cfaia.org/recreation-areas-campgrounds/north-carolina-campgrounds-recreation-areas/black-mountain-briar-bottom-campgrounds-in-north-carolina/
10 locals recommend
Black Mountain Campground
50 Black Mountain Campground RoadWithin the Pisgah National Forest and along the South Toe River watershed on Mount Mitchell's eastern slope. Hunting, Fishing, waterfalls, hiking trails, RV dump station, RV and tent camping. https://cfaia.org/recreation-areas-campgrounds/north-carolina-campgrounds-recreation-areas/black-mountain-briar-bottom-campgrounds-in-north-carolina/
World renowned hiking and tourist attraction & rock climbing area. https://www.visitnc.com/listing/SbcB/linville-gorge-wilderness-area
85 locals recommend
Linville Gorge Wilderness
World renowned hiking and tourist attraction & rock climbing area. https://www.visitnc.com/listing/SbcB/linville-gorge-wilderness-area
If you want to go underground. https://www.visitnc.com/listing/NkR4/linville-caverns
317 locals recommend
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221If you want to go underground. https://www.visitnc.com/listing/NkR4/linville-caverns
Food scene
Pig & Grits
620 W Main StA local breakfast favorite. They are also open for other meals.
Mountain Chef Bistro
109 W Main StBubba's Good Eats
394 E Main StGarden Deli
107 Town SquareSnap Dragon
107 Town SquareRio Mexican Cuisine
300 E U.S. Hwy 19E BypassHog Hollow Wood Fired Pizza, Inc.
321 W Main StLaura's Pizzeria and Trattoria
114 E Main StTodds Golden Fried Chicken
Local favorite
J. Hartman’s
Try the key lime cake :-)
Pacifico Seafood&Grill
Solid Mexican food
Sightseeing
Located at Black Mountain Campground, about 1/2 mile hike, cascading waterfall of over one hundred feet. https://www.romanticasheville.com/setrock_creek_falls.htm
9 locals recommend
Setrock Creek Falls
Located at Black Mountain Campground, about 1/2 mile hike, cascading waterfall of over one hundred feet. https://www.romanticasheville.com/setrock_creek_falls.htm
Only 1/2 mile from Mount Mitchell Golf Course, one of the most spectacular falls in the area, and a real hidden gem. It is a 1/2 mile hike up a forest road, nearly level hike.
8 locals recommend
Roaring Fork Falls
National Forest RoadOnly 1/2 mile from Mount Mitchell Golf Course, one of the most spectacular falls in the area, and a real hidden gem. It is a 1/2 mile hike up a forest road, nearly level hike.
Home of four of the top ten mountain peaks in the US, including Mount Mitchell which is the highest peak East of the Rockies. https://www.ncparks.gov/mount-mitchell-state-park
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Home of four of the top ten mountain peaks in the US, including Mount Mitchell which is the highest peak East of the Rockies. https://www.ncparks.gov/mount-mitchell-state-park
A very popular tourist destination. https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/poi/linville-falls/
436 locals recommend
Linville Falls
A very popular tourist destination. https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/poi/linville-falls/
A natural wonder & great hiking spot. https://www.chimneyrockpark.com
333 locals recommend
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StA natural wonder & great hiking spot. https://www.chimneyrockpark.com
Popular for its hundreds of acres of bald mountain covered in Rhododendrons. https://tnstateparks.com/parks/roan-mountain
67 locals recommend
Roan Mountain
Popular for its hundreds of acres of bald mountain covered in Rhododendrons. https://tnstateparks.com/parks/roan-mountain
Another popular hiking spot with beautiful waterfalls.
https://www.romanticasheville.com/crabtree_falls.htm
155 locals recommend
Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyAnother popular hiking spot with beautiful waterfalls.
https://www.romanticasheville.com/crabtree_falls.htm
Neighborhoods
Quaint shops, great restaurants. Gem mining and the Museum of North Carolina Minerals. http://www.visitlittleswitzerland.com
39 locals recommend
Little Switzerland
Quaint shops, great restaurants. Gem mining and the Museum of North Carolina Minerals. http://www.visitlittleswitzerland.com
Food, shops, and a quaint, old town square. http://exploreburnsville.com
64 locals recommend
Burnsville
Food, shops, and a quaint, old town square. http://exploreburnsville.com
Lake Lure
A wonderful mountain lake and town. http://www.townoflakelure.com
One of the 'happiest' towns in America. Also the location of Biltmore Estate. https://www.visitnc.com/asheville-the-foothills
904 locals recommend
Asheville
One of the 'happiest' towns in America. Also the location of Biltmore Estate. https://www.visitnc.com/asheville-the-foothills
Arts and Crafts
Fondly called the 'Juliard' of craft arts. It’s located between Burnsville and Spruce Pine and draws many artists to the area. We may have the largest concentration of craft artists in the Eastern US. https://penland.org
57 locals recommend
Penland School of Craft
67 Doras TrlFondly called the 'Juliard' of craft arts. It’s located between Burnsville and Spruce Pine and draws many artists to the area. We may have the largest concentration of craft artists in the Eastern US. https://penland.org
Educational
Highlights the rich mineral resources and the mining heritage of this portion of North Carolina's Blue Ridge. Discover hands-on, interactive exhibits that explore the creation of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a wide variety of minerals. The museum is education-based, interactive and experiential for children and adults. https://www.visitnc.com/listing/4KtY/museum-of-north-carolina-minerals
21 locals recommend
Museum of North Carolina Minerals
Blue Ridge ParkwayHighlights the rich mineral resources and the mining heritage of this portion of North Carolina's Blue Ridge. Discover hands-on, interactive exhibits that explore the creation of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a wide variety of minerals. The museum is education-based, interactive and experiential for children and adults. https://www.visitnc.com/listing/4KtY/museum-of-north-carolina-minerals
Motorcycle/Driving Routes
NC 80 from Marion, NC to Micaville, NC is known as the Devil's Whip http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/423/North-Carolina/North-Carolinas-Route-80.html
State Highway 80 South
North Carolina 80NC 80 from Marion, NC to Micaville, NC is known as the Devil's Whip http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/423/North-Carolina/North-Carolinas-Route-80.html