Burnsville is a small town located in Yancey County on the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and is found east of the Mississippi River. Named after Otway Burns, a naval captain who fought in the War of 1812 and later became a US senator, the mountain community is a perfect spot for both first-time homeowners and second home buyers. Luckily for homebuyers looking to make Yancey County their new home, Dream Mountain Realty has various properties for sale, from bungalows to ranches to site-built homes.
One of the perks of living in Burnsville, NC is the fresh Appalachian mountain air and wide-open space. This is perfect for farmers and individuals who want to enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of mountain life, away from the noise and commotion of city life. Another major perk to buying a first or second home in Burnsville is the thriving Town Square and other tourist attractions such as Cast Iron Kitchen, Crabtree Falls, Mountain Mitchell State Park, and Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead.
Here, look at the Top 5 hot spots Burnsville, NC has to offer that makes it the perfect spot for both first-time homeowners and second home buyers alike.
Town Square
One of the major hot spots of Burnsville, North Carolina is the Town Square, which hosts various events throughout the year. One of the more famous events is the annual Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair, where 200 or so local crafters gather around Town Square to sell handmade jewelry, pottery, quilts, blacksmith and woodworks. Local sellers also make and sell candles, soaps, rustic furniture, traditional mountain musical instruments, and many other arts and crafts. Other festivals that get held at Burnsville’s Town Square include Burnsville Fit Family 5k, Music & Fireworks, the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, the Mount Mitchell Toy Run, Trick or Treat Main Street, and the Town Square Christmas Parade.
Cast Iron Kitchen
By far the most popular restaurant in Burnsville is Cast Iron Kitchen, which earns its reputation on serving exceptional American food that also includes a vegetarian menu. Cast Iron Kitchen is also famous for supporting local farmers by using locally-grown, high-quality ingredients, which makes for an unforgettable dining experience for guests. Amongst the food items served include burgers, steaks and seafood. Cast Iron Kitchen also serves both vegan and gluten-free food. In addition to outstanding customer service, Cast Iron Kitchen offers police and military discounts and are open on Sundays.
Crabtree Falls
For homeowners and second home buyers who enjoy hiking and are fitness enthusiasts, Burnsville, North Carolina is also the location of the famous Crabtree Falls. This famous waterfall cascades over a 60-foot cliff and occupies a nice rocky terrain, complete with camping grounds and a two and a half-mile trail loop. It takes anywhere from one to two and a half hours for hikers to complete the trail in one go. In addition to enjoying an amazing view of the waterfall, Crabtree Falls is surrounded by oak and hickory trees, rosebay rhododendron, ferns, and other wildflowers.
Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead
Another famous waterfall and trail Burnsville homeowners and second home buyers will enjoy is Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead. Located at the base of Mount Mitchell, Roaring Fork Creek Falls resides in the Pisgah National Forest and is right next to the Mount Mitchell Golf Club Resort. The waterfall is also seven miles away from Crabtree Falls and cascades at 100 feet compared to Crabtree Falls’ 60 feet cascade. Roaring Fork Creek Falls is also surrounded by rosebay rhododendron and has a short hike trail lasting only half a mile.
Burnsville, NC Real Estate at Dream Mountain Realty
To learn more about homes and properties near these hot spots in Burnsville, North Carolina, please visit Dream Mountain Realty’s property listings or contact us.
