Location: Bakersville
Top Things to do in Bakersville
The 10 Best Things to Do in Bakersville, United States
Bakersville is a town in Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 464 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Mitchell County.
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1. Whiteside Mountain
Overall Ratings
5 based on 363 reviews
Expert rock climbers are attracted to Whiteside Mountain, which offers some of the highest cliffs in the east, rising more than 2,100 feet to its summit at 4,930 feet.
Reviewed By Rebecca L - Atlanta, GA
We hiked here before our Thanksgiving meal and the roughly 2.5-mile trail is well marked The best thing about hiking in late November was that most of the leaves had fallen so we had spectacular views of the surrounding area. Halfway between Highlands and Cashiers, the trail is easy to reach. There is a small fee for parking and pit toilets are located in the parking lot. This is not a hard hike, but does climb about 700 feet. We saw people of all ages, including kids, the day we went.
2. Penland School of Crafts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Miller S - Raleigh, United States
There is no way to fully appreciate Penland without an " up close & personal" visit..My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our 2 days at Penland...The excitement and enthusiasm for the creation of art and life in the arts was contagious...The Gallery is absolutely the highest quality I have ever seen..!! The Gallery alone is worth the mountain adventure...Don't miss it if you are anywhere near Asheville....!
3. Emerald Village
Overall Ratings
4 based on 185 reviews
Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 1 hour from Asheville, NC, is Emerald Village, North Carolina’s #1 gem mining attraction! Go underground in a real mine at the NC Mining Museum. See old mining equipment and displays, and enjoy the splashing waterfall! Tour the Company Store, re-creating an old mining town. Visit Discovery Mill, with free displays, including the Music Museum, the Homestead Museum, the Blue Ridge model railroad display, and gift and snack shops. Spend time at our spectacular Gemstone Mine where you’ll have “buckets” of fun searching for real gems. Find colorful gems and keep them all! We also offer custom gem cutting, jewelry making, Gold Panning, night time Black Light mine tours, digging for minerals and digging for emeralds at the world-famous Crabtree Emerald Mine! You’ll have a gem of a day!
Reviewed By Ron L
A local mine turned into an area mine tourist attraction. That's not a bad thing as it portrays the now defunct mines of the area in a reasonable, historic context. It is not a mine tour as it only goes into the opening of the former mine. It is a pretty location with the natural flowing water up to and pooled in front of the mine opening. The museum portion is a little thin but does display and identify the old equipment and workings of the mining process of that era. We did not participate in any gem finding.
4. Roan Mountain State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By Seth L - Tennessee
We will make the drive again for sure! We love the campground and the area. It’s a beautiful beautiful area.
5. Linville Falls Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
We are pioneering unique mountain-grown wines in the North Carolina High Country on our 40 acre vineyard and farm. In the vineyard, you'll find grape varieties such as Rielsing, Seyval Blanc, Noiret, Marquette, Petit Verdot, and Foch. In addition to grapes, the farm produces blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, heirloom apples, pumpkins, and Christmas Trees. At our elevation of 3200 feet, we have an incredibly unique environment for grapes to thrive and make award-winning wine! Our heartbeat is to have a space where you can relax, take in the beauty of the area, and taste what our mountains have to offer. Come see our Tuscan-style Tasting Room and find us just off milepost 317 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and a couple minutes drive from famous outdoor spots like Linville Falls and the Linville Gorge.
Reviewed By dkwCharlotte - Fayetteville, North Carolina
Blessed with a beautiful Sunday, we headed for the winery! What a great idea! This place has been so carefully planned, you must enjoy every aspect of it! Beautiful grounds, carefully designed and lovely interior. Comfortable seating inside and out and fabulous wine! The Juke Box Boys were playing great dancing tunes and everyone was enjoying the trip! We shall return!
6. One of a Kind Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By KenCookie - Asheville, North Carolina
If you enjoy art and find yourself north of Asheville, don't deny yourself the pleasure of stopping here.
This gallery is located in the old Micaville Country Store, so unless you're looking for it--and spot the name OAAK (abbreviation for One of A Kind), you might just pass it. But don't. It's easy to find--just off Route 19 (four miles past the city of Burnsville toward Spruce Pine) on Route 80 South.
This gallery has the work of numerous (well more than 100) talented artists, and what's there ranges from beautiful to whimsical. As is common in this part of the country (the greater Asheville area), there is an emphasis on clay art; but there is much, much more--not that all the clay art should deter you one iota.
The art is displayed very well--and is in more than one room, so don't halt when you get to the back of the main portion of the gallery. Most of the art is truly "one of a kind," so if you see something you like, buy it; it's not produced in a factory. Take time to find the items created and produced by Shortbus Studios; these include greeting cards, pottery, and wearables.
The staff is knowledgeable and helpful and not at all pushy. Prices are fair and affordable.
7. In Tandem Gallery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Thee best ceramics and jewelry galleries around. Representing artists from coast to coast. A great selection and variety of contemporary clay artists - both functional and sculptural - as well as jewelry in a wide variety of materials and styles. A definite destination for art lovers (and soon to be art lovers).
Reviewed By Andy P
As a huge ceramics fan, this is really a fantastic gallery! The artists are from all over the country w/ a few international ones as well. Top quality potters that I've read about in Ceramics Monthly, American Craft, Pottery Making Illustrated, etc. Loved seeing the...MoreThank you for your kind words Andy. The location, artistic work, and people (both creators and patrons) are the biggest benefit of having the gallery!
8. Mica Gallery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Cheapseater - East Tennessee
Nice updated co-operative selling local arts and craft works. Nice layout with some nice items. During our trip we visited numerous artisan craft stores and this was very nice and upscale but so were the prices. Saw some things that interested us, but just too high.
Worth a stop for sure if in Bakersville and perhaps you will find good value in the nice crafts.
9. Snakeroot Ecotours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 69 reviews
Snakeroot Ecotours operates in the shadow of the Black Mountains, the tallest range in the eastern U.S. Not far from Asheville, in the heart of the Blue Ridge, our forests are among the most diverse temperate forests in the world. The hills are carpeted with over 1500 native flowering plant species and countless fungi and critters. Join us for an immersive guided tour of this special corner of Appalachian wilderness.
Reviewed By Noa K - Los Angeles, California
A guided nature walk with Tal opened my eyes to the natural world around me -- the go-to 'green' descriptor of the forest became mundane as Tal taught me about the types of trees, flowers, shrubs, moss, fungi, creatures, etc., along the path we walked. Tal is beyond knowledgeable, a patient guide, and skilled at sharing his passion about nature in an engaging, interactive, and exciting style. A nature walk with Snakeroot can only be described as a tremendous treat!
10. Loafers Glory Rafting and Tubing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
The mountains of Western North Carolina are the ideal backdrop for your adventure filled vacation. We offer fun for the whole family with age 4 rafting and tubing on the Toe River.
Reviewed By Mary Catherine W - Charlotte, North Carolina
An easy day trip from the Charlotte area...highly recommend. Make a reservation, check in, ride the van to river entry location, tube down the Toe River, and they pick you up at the river out post. Wear water shoes or old sneakers, shorts and shirt or bathing suit (you will be wet). Walmart has cheap water shoes. Oh and wear sunscreen as most of the journey is in the sun. The staff is super friendly and helpful. No restrooms...port-a-Jon. Can change in their boat house if you need. $20/person...small price to pay for a great day!
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