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  • MJ_ontheBAY
    Wallonia, Belgium119 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited Mt. Mitchell in the early summer and the weather was near perfect with clear skies and the unobstructed views out to the horizon. This is an easy drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway and is a must for a dose of nature detour on a trip to nearby Asheville or Black Mountain.

    There are various hikes in the area, but you can drive up pretty close to the Mt. Mitchell summit that connects a parking lot to peak via an easy paved path. The gift shop, history exhibit and restrooms adjacent to the parking lot are also convenient.

    Recommend seeing the peak and then doing an easy loop hike through the woods that has entry points both at the parking lot and off the path toward the peak. Also, great spot for young kids and seemed relatively safe with minimal steep drop offs.

    Bring plenty of water, good shoes and a sweater/raincoat. We were lucky with a comfortable, sunny day but mountain weather can change on a dime.
    Written 26 October 2024
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  • alano777
    Palm Bay, FL103 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Started our morning with a hike to Roaring Fork Falls. Visiting the sights along Blue Ridge Parkway on way to Mt Mitchel. This hike is on way. Only 1.3 mile out and back. Mostly along old gravel road bed. The waterfall is beautiful. The cascade of water falls over and around large boulders. It is one of the tallest we have seen. Only saw one other couple on trail. Parking lot can accommodate about 8-10 cars. If in the area be sure and enjoy this waterfall.
    Written 20 September 2023
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  • Mack C
    Durham, NC9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing. Great staff. It was a perfect night for viewing. An experiebce my family and I will never forget. Will return!!!
    Written 20 July 2024
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  • theoljohnnyboy
    New Florence, PA1,580 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Short trail to the top of Mount Mitchell. It is all uphill from the parking lot, but is a short trail that is paved the entire way up. Outstanding views await
    Written 18 June 2021
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  • Starr H
    Waynesville, NC19 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Admittedly it is a remote location,not every GPS wanted to locate. However, we did find it & was worth the trek! Great site on an old land fill, using methane to fuel art studios at one time...not sure about that story, but Now they house UpCycle - a Creative ReUse center with materials from crafters to manufacturers, keeping things out of the waste stream. Also a great model for ReUse & lowering consumption...materials are offered for donation, not priced by the piece. They invite you to THINK about your "need" and also leave something for others. Yay, Molly!
    Written 6 April 2019
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  • jbrand406
    Charlotte, NC10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Greatly enjoyed our hour long tour of the McElroy house! Guide was knowledgeable and shared much of the local history. We should have spent more time in the museum!
    The house is full of many great displays. Amazing that admission is not required for this fine experience. I did make a reservation for the tour which I recommend to insure a volunteer docent is available.
    Written 2 May 2023
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  • Mixa's Travels
    Oldsmar, FL4,139 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We have golfed the Mount Mitchell Golf Course in the past and have always been most impressed with the course. The design has it mainly in the valley as it follows the meandering South Toe River. It does have a few holes with elevation. On this visit we learned the course was under new ownership. It seems that when the owners put the course up for sale, they didn't continue to keep the maintenance up on the course. Accordingly, while the greens were in good condition, the fairways were a bit "rough". In the past this was a cart-path only course due to the bent greens and fairways. Now it is 90 degrees for fairways. The course still offers great holes and challenges, along with some views of Mount Mitchell. We understand the new owners are planning to make a lot of upgrades to the course and more. Looking forward to the improvements and upgrades to bring this course to a more premier condition.
    Written 3 August 2023
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  • Emily Ann
    Alexandria, VA420 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The market has probably 8 stalls to it so it's a bit small but the offerings are pretty good. Beef, pork, eggs, jellies, and cheese. A good stop for a Saturday morning. There was a performance group in the town square too.
    Written 23 June 2018
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  • Karen K
    Asheville, NC384 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Right in the center of town, based upon its relatively small size, the TRAC Gallery contains an impressive amount of craft and fine art items created by a large array of talented artists. All art is “local,” meaning from Yancey and Mitchell counties.

    There are things in every price range, many of them quite affordable; these include unique greeting cards and jewelry. Pay special attention to the work of local Burnsville artist, John D. Richards; he works in a style he calls “very mixed media.” Richards’ work is incredibly whimsical and inventive. This gallery also has a portion devoted to two-dimensional art.
    Written 31 December 2019
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  • Anthony
    Leicester, NC484 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun place to hang out,have a brew,and enjoy a pizza.Wood fired pizza had a nice light char to it,just right,Indoor space is open and airy,outdoor space has covered area,and a picnic area.Very well done.
    Written 5 August 2023
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