Best places in Yancey County
Discover the best places in Yancey County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 28 places in the city.
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Mount Mitchell State Park
State park
1,946-acre park on the highest peak east of the Mississippi, with camping, hiking & panoramic views.
4.90 (4.8K reviews)
2
Crabtree Falls
Hiking area
👍👍 The hike down and up is so worth the waterfall experience! Beautiful scenery. Paved parking pull off at the top of the trail.
4.90 (510 reviews)
4
Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat
Hotel
👍👍 Heaven! Pure heaven! Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat offers everything you need for the perfect getaway. The rooms are very clean, comfortable and the view from your front porch, whether drinking coffee in the morning or wine in the evening, is spectacular. The quiet environment, along with the most comf...
5.00 (189 reviews)
5
Black Mountains Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 An overlook that provides a wide open view of the Black Mountains. You can see Mount Mitchell, Mount Craig, Celo Knob and a bunch of other 6000ers from this here. Definitely a place worth stopping at on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I stopped here during a clear fall day, but I bet it looks even better in...
4.90 (239 reviews)
6
Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Nice .5 mile hike to pretty waterfall. Went early on a Wednesday morning and had the trail to ourselves. There was no designated parking but we parked on the side of the road with the trail to stay away from the private property. Most of the trail is gravel. There is a small section after the bridge...
4.80 (308 reviews)
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Park
👍👍 if you are thinking of going there or not, yes definitely, a stunning view especially in autumn.
4.90 (156 reviews)
8
Black Mountain Campground/Briar Bottom Group Campground
Campground
Basic wilderness campsite open April to October with hot showers close to mountain hiking trails.
4.70 (265 reviews)
9
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
Campground
👍👍 We love it here. The only large campsite by the river is #13, which has plenty of room to spread out. Stays booked the entire season! There are smaller, side parking sites on platforms near the river, with a common picnic area in-between, which are nice. The upper loop is across the road and the sit...
4.60 (363 reviews)
10
Ridge Junction Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Well, if you're going to run out of fuel along the blue ridge parkway, this is the place to do it. We weren't even mad. As we waited for our buddy to return with gas we got to enjoy the sunset over the mountains. Couldn't ask for a better view.
4.90 (142 reviews)
11
Albert's Lodge at Mt. Mitchell
Motel
Quaint rooms with decks offering mountain views, plus a creekside picnic area & tennis courts.
4.70 (170 reviews)
12
Singecat Ridge Overlook
Scenic spot
👍 Another amzing over-look on the Parkway for marveling fall color.
4.70 (114 reviews)
14
Mt Mitchell Golf Club
Golf club
😐 Google seems to think this place is a hotel. It is not. It is a golf course open to the public. It is privately owned as a business venture. In early 2023 the course changed hands from the original owner (circa 1975) to new owner. I've played three times this year and will say that routine main...
4.40 (228 reviews)
15
Cane River Park
Park
👍👍 Quaint park in the mountains ,, beautiful walking trail of 3/4 miles around ball fields and alongside a beautiful mountain stream . The park is repaired from recent flooding ,,,and the new childrens play area is next to the new location of the exercise equiptment ,,, right off of parking area . j...
4.40 (222 reviews)
16
Mount Mitchell State Park- Restaurant
American restaurant
Lodgelike space offering simple American eats such as burgers & sandwiches amid sweeping park views.
$$ $$
4.20 (531 reviews)
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Bare Dark Sky Observatory
Observatory
👍 Went there on a Thursday afternoon to see the mural painting on the planetarium and to check out the telescope platforms for setting up your own telescope. Ended up filming a time lapse video of the passing clouds.
4.80 (77 reviews)
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Old Mitchell Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 This was one of the prettiest overlooks on our BlueRidge Parkway drive. Also, one of the highest peaks. Saddling I didn't get the name of it. But it was North of Old Mitchell Trail. Long long range views and great cool weather. Don't forget your sweeter,hat, walking stick, good shoes to climb and hi...
4.90 (58 reviews)