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All the United States North Carolina Burnsville

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Burnsville

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Burnsville, North Carolina

Updated January 20, 2022

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Cloudy Forest View

Burnsville, North Carolina

Mount Mitchell

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.
Bare Dark Sky Observatory

Burnsville, North Carolina

Bare Dark Sky Observatory

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.
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One of the two remaining structures of Lost Cove

Erwin, Tennessee

Lost Cove Settlement

Railroad came. People came. Railroad left. Town died.
12 miles from Burnsville
Trail at Craggy.

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Craggy Gardens Rhododendron Tunnels

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.
15 miles from Burnsville
Old Farmers’ Ball

Swannanoa, North Carolina

The Old Farmers' Ball

Traditional Appalachian dances such as the Georgia Rang Tang and the Shoo-Fly Swing are kept alive at this weekly event.
22 miles from Burnsville
Sander Court.

Asheville, North Carolina

Sander Court

Asheville, North Carolina, was the the second place in the world to enjoy Kentucky Fried Chicken's secret recipe.
23 miles from Burnsville
Fabric at the Homespun Museum.

Asheville, North Carolina

Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum

The fine fabric handwoven at Biltmore Industries was once coveted around the world.
24 miles from Burnsville
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