Stroll iconic Town Square and Main Street. Visit locally-owned shops, art galleries, and eateries. Visit the local farmer's market and stop by the Visitor’s Center for maps and information.

Access the observation tower atop the highest mountain east of the Mississippi River. On a clear day, see up to 85 miles, with views of the Black Mountain Range and Pisgah National Forest.

Experience Burnsville's robust art scene while visiting studios and galleries throughout Yancey County. The Toe River Arts Studio Tour is a showcase for local artists to feature their work and studio spaces.

Travel scenic byways to view colorful quilt blocks displayed on barns, buildings, and churches. Burnsville's multiple trails comprise one of the largest concentrations of quilt blocks anywhere in the US.

Peer into the night sky through the Southeast’s largest telescope dedicated to public use. View wonders of our galaxy and beyond at this certified International Dark Sky Park.

View the world’s skies, experience places around the globe, and enjoy laser light shows in an all-new 60 seat planetarium with a 36' projection dome. Opening Spring 2022.

Enjoy 100 miles of public trails, a third of which reach above 6,000 feet in elevation, making them the highest trails in the Eastern U.S.

Explore Roaring Fork Falls and Setrock Creek Falls, two popular and easily accessible falls off NC Hwy 80. A few miles away along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Crabtree Falls is one of the most photographed waterfalls in NC.

Escape the bustle of everyday life with a mountain getaway. Burnsville is home to a variety of cabins, cottages, and online rentals.

Enjoy outdoor adventures including hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, fly fishing, and waterfalls. With scenic river valleys and high peaks, there is a new adventure every day.