You could not find a better location for your vacation, business retreat, or club rally. Just 35 miles northwest of Asheville and a close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Yancey County is known as "The Heart of the Blue Ridge". Burnsville with its many eclectic shops and restaurants is the perfect base camp for high country adventure.
Our seasonal changes make Yancey County perfect for outdoor activities. Winters are mild with plenty of skiing at higher elevation resorts. Springs are cool with almost tropical vegetation. Summers are dry and comfortable. Fall color is a live painting of reds and golds that rivals or surpasses what is found on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
April's Burnsville Metric kicks off the season with a 60 mile bike ride through Yancey County. The spring rainfall transforms the foliage to a lush tropical forest that invite hiking to view waterfalls. The high water level in the Toe and Cane Rivers make for thrilling kayak rides. At the end of spring is the Toe River Arts Council's (TRAC) Spring Studio Tour which is a favorite of art collectors throughout the Southeast.
Summer is one of the busiest times of the year. The Parkway Playhouse begins the 61st season of top-notch theatre for enthusiastic audiences. Visit the web site for play dates and seat reservations. The Fourth of July festivities have a hometown charm unique to Burnsville. Come enjoy a bit of true Americana. With over 225 booths, the first Friday and Saturday of August belongs to the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair. Celebrating 51 years of mountain and contemporary crafts, the Fair is Yancey County's premier event. A success last year, the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival will be held in early-September. Another favorite is TRAC's Music in the Mountains Folk Festival will be held at the nearby Burnsville Town Center.
Arriving in early October, little can rival the colorful vistas that abound in Yancey County. Even the valley walls around Burnsville provide a beautiful canvas. In celebration fall, Burnsville holds its annual Old Timey Fall event the first Saturday of fall. The first weekend of December is a busy time with the Town of Burnsville's Winterfest, TRAC's Holiday Studio Tour and Chamber's Christmas Parade. During December there are number of events at the Burnsville Town Center and the local churches.
It is an especially great time to shop in Burnsville and Yancey County. You can pick out your locally cut Christmas Tree while you're here.
Winter is a quiet time with a beauty all its own. Activities include skiing at nearby Wolf Laurel Ski Resort, and TRAC sponsored Java Jam music at the Burnsville Town Center.
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