MITCHELL COUNTY, NC

From the top of Roan Mountain to the Blue Ridge Parkway, our mountain towns and attractions are ready to welcome you! Discover craft studios and galleries including the renowned Penland School of Crafts, visit the Museum of North Carolina Minerals, wind your way up the mountain to quaint Little Switzerland and onto the Parkway to an historic apple orchard. At every turn you'll be captivated by our breathtaking vistas and friendly folks welcoming you as our cool, green mountains soothe your spirit and nurture your soul.

Hand Made Hospitality

Mitchell County brings you the best of two diverse worlds: whether you're a lover of fine craft or an outdoor enthusiast, it's easy to see the inspiration and draw of our beautiful mountains. At every turn, our mountain towns and attractions will welcome you with "Hand Made Hospitality".

You'll find plenty to do here in Mitchell County, and there's something for everyone. whitewater rafting, hiking, craft collecting, fishing, gallery and studio touring, gemstone mining. Fill your trip itinerary with all the activity you can handle, or sit on a rock with your feet in a briskly moving mountain stream and relax, letting the beauty and tranquility of nature take your worries away. You'll discover that time here in these ancient mountains moves at its own pace: yours.

Our attraction is obvious: cool summer days, mountain air, breathtaking fall colors that spread across the mountains like a quilt and world-renowned artists as your neighbors. More and more folks are choosing the small towns in Mitchell County to put out their new doormat. Spruce Pine offers convenient shopping and amenities and an award winning hospital, while Little Switzerland and Bakersville are known for their quaint mountain village atmosphere and focus on the arts. Whatever area you choose, you'll find that Mitchell County feels like home.