Elevation : 2814 ft.

Population : 1700

The high point of a mountain adventure is beautiful Yancey County and Burnsville. The majestic Black Mountains are capped by the breathtaking panorama of Mount Mitchell, the highest peak East of the Rockies. Stroll around Burnsville which has an arts and craft feel with antique shops, music on the square, great places to eat, with sedate to vigorous activites, from walking, fishing, golf to tennis, hiking, biking and tubing,something for all.

 

Absorb incredible scenery throughout all four seasons of the year, summer movies and theatre, craft festivals, hoe-downs on the square, or ride the rapids, prospect for gems, be dazzled by the fabulous fall colors and even get in some ski-ing in the winter. There are enough rewarding diversions to fill a vacation, a season or two or even a lifetime