Yancey County, NC
W elcome to Bu rnsv ille and Yanc ey Coun ty, North Carol in a
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Welcome to Yancey County, North
Carolina. Distinguished as a scenic
mountain destination, we’re also
known for our unique blend of
mountain music, world-renowned
arts and crafts culture, thriving busi-
ness community, superb education
system and endless opportunities
for outdoor recreation.
Surrounded by the lofty Black
Mountain Range, Yancey County is
the site of majestic Mount Mitchell.
This landmark, standing at 6,684
feet is the highest peak in the
eastern United States. Yancey
County is home to six of the tallest
peaks east of the Mississippi River.
The lush Pisgah National Forest; the panoramic Blue Ridge Parkway; the clear, tum-
bling rivers and the scenic Appalachian Trail further enhance the area’s natural
beauty and provide countless opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking,
horseback riding, fishing, camping, gem-mining, biking, tubing and white-water raft-
ing.
Burnsville, the county seat, is a picture of Americana, the kind of place that invites
you to take a leisurely stroll around the Town Square. Downtown offers a charming
mix of shops, galleries and restaurants. From the latest fashions & accessories at
upscale boutiques to one-of-a-kind finds at a local antique shop, you’re sure to find
a treasure in Burnsville.
The majestic solitude of our mountains with their unspoiled, breathtaking beauty,
the gentle pace of life and the warm, welcoming community atmosphere have en-
ticed numerous people to live, work and play here. Come and experience our
home – you may find you belong here!
Golf, fish or hunt. Go camping, swimming, or tubing. Take a hike or picnic. Go horseback
riding, or whitewater rafting. Play tennis.