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A funnel cake and hot dog are enjoyed while the strains of bluegrass music fill the air. You'll see a REAL train up close and personal, and get to meet the conductor! How about a square dance? Swing your partner! Try your hand at making a "whimmy-diddle" work. Why not take a swing at one of the toughest golf courses in Western North Carolina? You say you NEVER thought you'd make that last shot! Or, here's your chance to be alone...relaxing with millions of beautiful rhododendron bloom surrounding you, the quiet of the mountains giving you a chance to pause and reflect...

Mitchell County offers many things to visitors. From panning for prize gems at a sluice mine to enjoying the taste of a fresh-picked apple straight from the orchard, your senses will be stimulated wherever you go. You will feel the freedom as you look over the Toe River Valley from atop Humpack or Bear Den Mountain, the excitement of riding the Class IV rapids on the Nolichucky River, and the peace you find during a tranquil walk in the woods. You'll discover antique shops, bookstores and that one little "something" that you could never do without.

So you're making travel plans for your next vacation? How about considering Mitchell County? We're making it easy for you! From right here you can get information on attractions, hotels/motels, bed & breakfast inns, cottages and cabins,  campgrounds, art galleries, shopping, restaurants, apple orchards, general stores, gemstones, book stores, and artists. Many of these members have their own Websites which are accessible from these pages.

We hope that you will plan a trip to Mitchell County. We're sure you will go away with a lifetime of memories about your experiences sharing life with our residents.