A Sampling of Area Attractions
For a complete list of area attractions & activities near Emerald Village (complete with web addresses) send an email to info@emeraldvillage.com.
Switzerland Café & General Store
The heart of “downtown” Little Switzerland. Excellent lunches, weekend dinners, live music, eclectic shopping, and local gossip!
Highway 226A
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
828-765-5289
Switzerland Inn & Chalet Restaurant
The finest in mountain-top dining and lodging in the Village of Little Switzerland. Great views, beautiful setting, restaurant, specialty shops.
86 High Ridge Road at Parkway (Box 399)
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
800-654-4026
Big Lynn Lodge
Lodging and dining at a cool 3000’ setting near Little Switzerland. Great views, good food, a variety of accommodations, breakfast and dinner included.
Highway 226A (Box 459)
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
828-765-4257
Alpine Inn
Cozy rooms perched enchantingly on the mountainside 15 minutes from Emerald Village. Rustic accommodations with absolutely the best view in the area!
Highway 226A (Box 477)
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
828-765-5380
Linville Caverns
North Carolina’s only cave, located 30 minutes from Emerald Village. Enjoy the always cool 52 degree temperature in a fascinating and scenic setting!
19929 US221 North
Marion, NC 28752
800-419-0540
The Orchard at Altapass
Historic orchard on the Blue Ridge Parkway offers hayrides, great views, live music and other activities just 15 minutes from Emerald Village!
1025 Orchard Road at the Parkway
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
888-765-9531
Mt. Mitchell State Park
At 6,684’ elevation, Mt. Mitchell is the highest point east of the Mississippi River. On Blue Ridge Parkway, restaurant, observation deck, trails.
2388 NC Highway 128
Burnsville, NC 28714
828-675-4611
Museum of North Carolina Minerals
Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway about 6 miles from Emerald Village, this free museum showcases the Minerals & Mining heritage of this area!
Milepost 331, Blue Ridge Parkway
(828) 765-2761
Area Information
Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce
Mitchell County information
800-887-3912
McDowell County Chamber of Commerce
McDowell Country information
888-233-6111
Blue Ridge Mountain Host
Asheville area information
800-807-3391
NC High Country Host
Boone/Blowing Rock area information
800-438-7500