Yancey Guidebook
Food Scene
Tasty lunch spot with homemade desserts and in house smoked barbecue. Eat here after hiking Crabtree Falls
35 residents recomanen
Switzerland Cafe and General Store
9440 NC-226ATasty lunch spot with homemade desserts and in house smoked barbecue. Eat here after hiking Crabtree Falls
Local brewery with excellent beers and a new live music stage with tons of outdoor seating and a fire pit. Local hangout
106 residents recomanen
Homeplace Beer Company
321 W Main StLocal brewery with excellent beers and a new live music stage with tons of outdoor seating and a fire pit. Local hangout
Local favorite for lunch (soups sandwiches and salads) for over 50 years.
72 residents recomanen
Garden Deli
107 Town SquareLocal favorite for lunch (soups sandwiches and salads) for over 50 years.
Switzerland Inn
86 High Ridge RdLunch and dinner with a beautiful view. Upscale casual dining
Snap Dragon
107 Town SquareOrder the burger (truly the best burger) or the wings
Birdfoot
variety of brews and wines and dog friendly either food trucks outside and very cool events
Pig & Grits
620 W Main Stgreat barbecue, salads and apps
Coffee shop with espresso machine, baked treats and full breakfast lunch menu
91 residents recomanen
Appalachian Java
8 W Main StCoffee shop with espresso machine, baked treats and full breakfast lunch menu
Shopping
Adorable bookstore! Huge selection of used and new books, cute gifts, excellent espresso drinks and sweets.
21 residents recomanen
Little Switzerland Books & Beans
28749 9426 NC-226AAdorable bookstore! Huge selection of used and new books, cute gifts, excellent espresso drinks and sweets.
Micaville General Store
573 Micaville LoopBeautiful local pottery, art and gifts to bring home
You can find just about any local treasure here and there is a deli with amazing sandwiches
17 residents recomanen
Ye Olde Country Store
7 S Main StYou can find just about any local treasure here and there is a deli with amazing sandwiches
Large upscale grocery store with Starbucks, boars head subs, wine and beer
53 residents recomanen
Ingles Supermarket
400 E U.S. Hwy 19E BypassLarge upscale grocery store with Starbucks, boars head subs, wine and beer
I have never seen cooler vintage collectibles, homegoods and trinkets. Better yet they have the best prices on these authentic antiques it's really all such a great value.
9 residents recomanen
Magnolia & Wren Ltd Boutique
127 W Main StI have never seen cooler vintage collectibles, homegoods and trinkets. Better yet they have the best prices on these authentic antiques it's really all such a great value.
Hiking spots
Easy 0.5 mile fairly flat hike with a gorgeous waterfall at the end
45 residents recomanen
Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead
208 Busick Work Center RdEasy 0.5 mile fairly flat hike with a gorgeous waterfall at the end
This moderate 2 mile hike is a tiny bit challenging with the steep steps but this enormous waterfall is well worth the exercise.
155 residents recomanen
Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyThis moderate 2 mile hike is a tiny bit challenging with the steep steps but this enormous waterfall is well worth the exercise.
Highest point in the east coast. The picnic area is a stunning view and there is a observation bridge to feel bring you up to the clouds.
114 residents recomanen
Mount Mitchell
Highest point in the east coast. The picnic area is a stunning view and there is a observation bridge to feel bring you up to the clouds.
Adventure
Horse back riding tours in a lush forest crossing the creek. Excellent family activity.
Springmaid Mountain Resort
2171 Henredon RdHorse back riding tours in a lush forest crossing the creek. Excellent family activity.
Historic and beautiful mines with a museum and blacklight gems. You can also purchase a bucket and mine for your very own undiscovered gems
62 residents recomanen
Poble d'Emerald
331 McKinney Mine RdHistoric and beautiful mines with a museum and blacklight gems. You can also purchase a bucket and mine for your very own undiscovered gems
The best tubing in the area down a quaint yet thrilling river. Pick up your tubes from the Polar Grove mini mart on the way there.
41 residents recomanen
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
6000 NC-80The best tubing in the area down a quaint yet thrilling river. Pick up your tubes from the Polar Grove mini mart on the way there.
If you are really ready for adventure, hop on the zipline at this famous spot
279 residents recomanen
Aventures de la Canopy Navitat
242 Poverty Branch RdIf you are really ready for adventure, hop on the zipline at this famous spot
Old school skating rink with a juke box. perfect for kids and teens as well as adults
7 residents recomanen
Riverside Roller Rink
44 Rink RdOld school skating rink with a juke box. perfect for kids and teens as well as adults
High Country Ceramic Arts
pottery studio with the best teacher linda