Places to Go, Things To Do, Sites To See, Places To Stay
There is so much to explore in Western North Carolina. From a quick ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway to digging for gold at one of our many Gem Mining location. Climb Grandfather Mountain and discover the local flora and fauna native to this region, or travel to Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Feeling artsy? Don’t miss out on Penland School, then rest after your long day of golf at one of our local Inns, Switzerland Inn & Pine Bridge Inn.
Local Restaurants
Need a place to eat durinr your round of golf, or your stay in our area? Staying for a few days and looking for a great lunch or dinner venue? Check out our favorite local eateries below! And be SURE to try our all new #3 Grill right here inside the club! You can find more complete listings at the McDowell and Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce sites.
Our Restaurant
828-520-1475
2360 Swiss Pine Lake Dr. Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Lunch served Tues ~ Sun. Right on the Golf Course!
Switzerland Inn Chalet Restaurant
828-765-2153
86 High Ridge Rd, Little Switzerland
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Views of Blue Ridge
DT’s Blue Ridge Java
828-766-8008
169 Locust St, Spruce Pine
Breakfast & Lunch
Switzerland Cafe
828-765-5289
9440 Hwy 226A, Little Switzerland
Lunch (7 days) through November
Locally Owned Accommodations
Near the Parkway in Spruce Pine and Little Switzerland
You can find more accommodations listings at the McDowell and Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce sites.
Near the Parkway in Spruce Pine and Little Switzerland
Switzerland Inn
86 High Ridge Road
Little Switzerland
phone: 800-654-4026
Alpine Inn
226 Old Little Switzerland Drive
Little Switzerland
Phone: 828-765-5380
Big Lynn Lodge
10860 Hwy 226A
Spruce Pine
Phone: 800-654-5232
Bear Den Campground and Cabins
Mile 324.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Spruce Pine
Phone: 828-765-2888
Spruce Pine Pine Valley Motel
11827 Hwy 226 South
Spruce Pine
Phone: 828-765-6276
Richmond Inn B&B
51 Pine Avenue
Spruce Pine
Phone: 828-765-6993
Burnsville
Carolina Country Inn
600 W. Main Street
Burnsville
Phone: 828-682-6033
Terrell House B&B
109 Robertson Street
Burnsville
Phone: 828-682-4505
Marion
Inn at Blue Ridge
17677 Hwy 221 North
Marion
Phone: 828-756-7001
The Cottages at Spring House Farm
219 Haynes Road
Marion
Phone: 877-738-9798
Boone Area
The Mast Farm Inn
2543 Broadstone Road
Banner Elk
Phone: 828-963-5857
House and Cabin Rentals
Blue Ridge Parkway Cabin Rentals
Five minutes from Altapass and right off the Blue Ridge Parkway
phone: 919-602-6722
Blue Ridge for Rent
(various locations)
phone: 828-278-8070
Fall Creek Cabins
Five minutes from Blue Ridge Parkway and 15 minutes to Boone
phone: 336-877-3131
Hawksnest Cabin
86 Saddlebrook Drive
Burnsville
phone: 731-217-5750
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Waterfalls, Hikes, Parks
Crabtree Falls 11 miles
Mt. Mitchell State Park 31 miles
Linville Falls 12 miles
Grandfather Mountain 29 miles