Downtown Travel Guide
Burnsville
Popular places to visit
Mount Mitchell State Park
You can take time to visit Mount Mitchell State Park during your travels to Burnsville. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Roaring Fork Waterfalls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Roaring Fork Waterfalls, a lovely green space in Burnsville. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its hiking trails.
Big Bald
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Bald during your travels in Flag Pond.
Mount Mitchell
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Mitchell and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Burnsville. Take in the live music while you're in the area.
Hatley Pointe Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Mars Hill with a visit to Hatley Pointe Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.
Mount Mitchell Trailhead
You can take time to visit Mount Mitchell Trailhead during your travels to Burnsville. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown
The NuWray Hotel & Carriage House
"Great place to stay!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Mountain Inn & Suites
"I would stay here again. It was clean, breakfast was standard motel type, and on the edge of town away from everything if you like that."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Comfort Inn North of Asheville
Carolina Country Inn
"My house recently burned down and the owner tried to turn me away after explaining to him my situation it was clear he didnt care, but after finally getting in my room i asked if i could rent the room one more night because i hadnt got.a place to stay lined up, quickest NO ive ever gotten in my life. ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Switzerland Inn
"The Switzerland hotel was amazing. The views are incredible. The building is immaculately well maintained overall it’s a magical place and the food in the restaurant was delicious."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Pine Valley Motel
"Room was clean and adequate"
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Mountain Air
While Mountain Air may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parkway Playhouse and Cane River Park.
Cattail Creek
While Cattail Creek isn't home to many top sights, Mount Mitchell and Mount Mitchell State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ogle Meadows
While there might not be top attractions in Ogle Meadows, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pisgah National Forest and Navitat Canopy Adventures.
Wolf Laurel
While visiting Wolf Laurel, you might make a stop by sights like Hatley Pointe Ski Resort and Pisgah National Forest.
