In Little Switzerland, Spruce Pine, and Bakersville, Blue Ridge road trippers discover mountain towns filled with charming shops, unbeatable adventures, and incredible food.
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Choose Your Own Adventure at the Blue Ridge Boutique Hotel
From unparalleled stargazing to hiking Roan Mountain to exploring historic gristmills, each room of this mountain hotel inspires an adventure.
An Out of This World Experience at the Earth to Sky Park
You’ll be seeing stars at this one-of-a-kind dark-sky observatory and park in Yancey County — plus, where to stay when you take a trip.
This Weekend in North Carolina: August 3-5
Your curated guide to events happening across the state this weekend, from the mountains to the coast.
The Queen of Spruce Pine
This enterprising young woman with strong convictions has created a down-home market marvel through her farm and food.
The Mineral City: Exploring the Spruce Pine Mining District
The past can be traced deep beneath Spruce Pine’s surrounding mountains — and it also can be mined.
