Elaine's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Burnsville
Sweet old fashioned small town
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Wonders of nature
Here is a link to mote Waterfalls on Western NC
https://www.nctripping.com/waterfalls-near-asheville-brevard-cherokee/
81 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Mountains
Wonders of nature
Here is a link to mote Waterfalls on Western NC
https://www.nctripping.com/waterfalls-near-asheville-brevard-cherokee/
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwaySimply magical. can you hear the fairies whispers? About 1 mile easy to moderate hike
8 locals recommend
Roaring Fork Falls
National Forest RoadSimply magical. can you hear the fairies whispers? About 1 mile easy to moderate hike
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe queen of America castles. Winery, restaurants and shopping
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Mayland Earth to Sky Park & Bare Dark Sky Observatory (formerly called the EnergyXchange)
66 Energy Exchange DrRecreational
Wolf Laurel Country Club
2607 Wolf Laurel RdSkiing, tubing..
One of my favorites for picnics, swimming and admiring the beauty
41 locals recommend
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
6000 NC-80One of my favorites for picnics, swimming and admiring the beauty
Linville Falls
Worth the drive
The Orchard at Altapass
3 Orchard RdCrabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyGrassy Creek Falls
Star Park
66 Energy Exchange DrMount Mitchell Summit Trail
Mount Mitchell Summit TrailGoogle for more information on hiking trails
Cane River Park
258 Whittington RdVery close to our cabin.
Pisgah National Forest
Yancey County Library
321 School CirDouglas Falls
Reccomend by a previous guest
USA Raft Adventure Resort
2 Jones Branch RdSuch a cool place and a beautiful drive from the cabin
City
Asheville
Neighbooring City, best bakery ever! also Tommy Resturant. Grab a togo order of fried chicken with 3 sides and have a lovely picnic (look for the water wheel) at Lake Louise.
92 locals recommend
Weaverville
Neighbooring City, best bakery ever! also Tommy Resturant. Grab a togo order of fried chicken with 3 sides and have a lovely picnic (look for the water wheel) at Lake Louise.
The Arts
Penland School of Craft
67 Doras TrlParkway Playhouse
202 Green Mountain DrFood Scene
Weaverville location, not Burnsville Excellent food, large portions so go with an empty belly, good price!
25 locals recommend
Tommy's Family Restaurant
Weaverville location, not Burnsville Excellent food, large portions so go with an empty belly, good price!
Bubba's Good Eats
394 E Main StGood food, good value, local favorite
Babe's Pizza & Treats
170 Reservoir RdGreat food!
Execellant food served up in the neighbooring town of Mars Hill. be sure to call for hours of business and if seating in the dining room
60 locals recommend
The Original Papa Nicks
15 College StExecellant food served up in the neighbooring town of Mars Hill. be sure to call for hours of business and if seating in the dining room
Another located in neighbooring Ashville but well worth the drive for Sunday brunch!
The Fireplace Restaurant
287 Weaverville RdAnother located in neighbooring Ashville but well worth the drive for Sunday brunch!
Homeplace Beer Company
321 W Main StGreat outdoor area
Lil' Smoky's
702 E Main StNothing fancy but great burgers and diner food
Pig & Grits
620 W Main StCarriage House Sundries
General Store
Located a few minutes from the cabin. Everything one could want. Great lunch sandwiches togo. Grab a bag of chips, a Little Debbie sweet snack, a cold drink and take a lunch break at the Cane River Park or Town Square
6 locals recommend
Prices Creek General Store
1331 Cane River School RdLocated a few minutes from the cabin. Everything one could want. Great lunch sandwiches togo. Grab a bag of chips, a Little Debbie sweet snack, a cold drink and take a lunch break at the Cane River Park or Town Square
Farm Produce Stand
Close to the cabin, great produce, honey jams and jellies, eggs and some farm raised meats!
Davis Farms
Close to the cabin, great produce, honey jams and jellies, eggs and some farm raised meats!