Upcoming Events - Stay Tuned
Brushstrokes in the Blue Ridge:
Burnsville Plein-Air Festival
Take out your paintbrushes and sense of adventure for Burnsville's inaugural Plein-Air Festival.
May 12 - 16, 2026
Dark Sky on the Square
Mayland Earth to Sky Park’s astronomers and local club volunteers will guide visitors through the constellations at night. Main Street shops will offer extended hours and stellar surprises.
April 17-18, 2026

BE in the heart of things:
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In addition to the countless things there are to see and do within the county, another key
reason that Burnsville is so appealing is its proximity to both larger urban areas and our
nearby, quintessential Appalachian towns.
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Why not let Burnsville BE your hub as you explore:
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Asheville (36.3 miles)
Banner Elk (42.1 miles)
Blowing Rock (50.8 miles)
Boone (51 miles)
Charlotte (130 miles)
Erwin, TN (36.8 miles)
Greenville, SC (96.5 miles)
Hendersonville (58.2 miles)
Jonesborough, TN (51.1 miles)
Johnson City, TN (50.8 miles)
Saluda (68.5 miles)
Sylva (80.5 miles)
Tryon (78.3 miles)
Waynesville (64.3 miles)
Weaverville (27 miles)
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Of course, getting here from other major metropolitan areas is also a breeze.
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Asheville, NC | 36 mi.
Atlanta, GA | 241 mi.
Birmingham, AL | 372 mi.
Charleston, SC | 301 mi.
Charlotte, NC | 130 mi.
Columbia, SC | 191 mi.
Greensboro, NC | 171 mi.
Greenville, SC | 96 mi.
Johnson City, TN | 44 mi.
Knoxville, TN | 117 mi.
Louisville, KY | 360 mi.
Nashville, TN | 295 mi.
Raleigh, NC | 246 mi.
Richmond, VA | 372 mi.
Roanoke, VA | 234 mi.
Savannah, GA | 344 mi.
Washington D.C. | 462 mi.
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