Little Switzerland, NC Area Attractions

hether it’s relaxing with a good book or browsing among the treasures in the shops of Little Switzerland, North Carolina, there’s plenty to do and see here. As each season unfolds its splendor before your eyes, opportunity abounds for recreation in and around the Little Switzerland area.

Hike to the top of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the East, or through the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area. Grandfather Mountain is close as well. Golf on courses with breathtaking mountain views.

Enjoy day excursions or horseback riding, gem mining, and trout fishing. Visit craft centers like Penland, theme parks such as Tweetsie Railroad, and the Biltmore Estate. Take a swim, explore a waterfall, or treat yourself to an ice cream. It’s all nearby Little Switzerland!

Real Estate Information

Hiking and Scenic Drives

More hiking information and photo gallery:
hikewnc.info/gallery/index.html

Golf

Grassy Creek Golf Course

Just a short drive from Little Switzerland, Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, offers mountain golf in the picturesque setting of Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains.
Week Days: $37.00 Cart and Green Fees
Weekends and Holidays: $43.00 Cart and Green Fees
www.grassycreek.com
Phone: 828-765-7436

Mt. Mitchell Golf Course

Week Days: $44.00 Cart and Green Fees
Weekends and Holidays: $55.00 Cart and Green Fees
www.mountmitchellgolfresort.com/golf.htm
Phone: 828-675-5454

Horseback Riding

Springmaid Mountain

Phone: 828-765-2353

Gem Mining

Emerald Village

P.O. Box 98
McKinney Mine Rd
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
www.emeraldvillage.com
Phone: 828.765.6463

Fishing

WNCTrout.com

Western North Carolina On The Fly - a guide to flyfishing the mountains of WNC. Website contains resources for planning fishing trips and guided tours.
www.wnctrout.com

On the Fly Guide Service
P.O. Box 54
Marion, NC 28752
Phone: 828.659.0059

Lake James

http://www.ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/laja/home.html

Motorcycling

The Switzerland Inn has a motorcycle lodge—an 8-room cabin with motorcycle parking, an air compressor, and a place to wash your bike.

M.R. Motorcycles

Located in Asheville, North Carolina, M.R. Motorcycle sells and services Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha Motorcycles and ATV's. Parts and accessories also available. Rent a motorcycle and go riding along the gorgeous Blue Ridge Parkway.
www.mrcycles.com
Phone: 828-277-8600

Enduro Adventures Dual Sport Motorcycle Tours
www.enduroadv.com
Phone: 276-608-0874

Art and Crafts

Penland School of Crafts

Take a tour of the Penland School of Crafts or visit the gallery.
www.penland.org/gallery/gallery.html

Little Switzerland, NC Area Attractions

Hiking and Scenic Drives

Mount Mitchell

Linville Gorge

Grandfather Mountain

Blue Ridge Parkway