Home to the Penland School, Mitchell County is a mecca for
world-renowned artists and crafts people.  It is also the "Gemstone Mining Capital of the United States. Year round gemstone mining is available.

...Outdoor activities abound including golf, hiking, cycling, white-
water rafting, snow skiing and more.
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Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway-
	One of the ten most scenic roads in America!
Grassy Creek Golf Course Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine Bear Den Campground
Whitewater Rafting -
Loafers Glory Rafting & Tubing	Wahoos Adventures USA RAFT Nantahala Outdoor Center Cherokee Adventures
Mt. Mitchell - Highest mountain east of the Mississippi River. Crabtree Falls - Spectacular falls, access from the Parkway. Linville Falls & Gorge - The grand canyon of eastern United States. Emerald Village (Hunt for Gems at a Real Mine) North Carolina Mining Museum Linville Caverns - Famous cave of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Biltmore Estate - 250 rooms. America's largest private home.
Grandfather Mountain
	One of the most environmentally significant mountains in the world.
Rhododendron Festival
	Mid-June festival on Roan Mountain and Bakersville.
Story Telling Festival - Mid July
	Tales told beside the Toe River at Spruce Pine's Riverwalk Park.
Mineral and Gem Festival
	Early August celebration of Gems and Minerals.
	Rockhound Town
Story Telling Festival July 18th Mineral and Gem Festival July 30 - Aug. 2 4th of July Lawn Party July 4th Pinebridge Inn Courtyard 5:00 till dusk Food, Live Music, Inflatable Slide and much more! Bring your blankets or chairs so you can enjoy the Town fireworks Habitat Management for Wildlife & Whitetail Deer Workshop August 22 Instructors: Craig Harper - Professor of Wildlife Management and Extension Wildlife Specialist at the University of TN Brad Howard - Supervising Wildlife Biologist for private lands for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission Michael Juhan - Private Lands Technical Guidance Biologist for the NC Wildlife Commission Gordon Warburton - Supervising Wildlife Biologist for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission For more information and how to register Please contact Bennie Riddle 828-284-2109 or Jim Phillips 828-208-3800
Hiking
	Trails of the Blue Ridge parkway and the Appalachian Trail are nearby.
Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce
Golf Courses - Championship Golf
Snow Skiing - Great Ski Resorts nearby.
Fishing & Outdoor fun - Great natural streams and recreational
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