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Meet Burnsville, NC: Your ultimate fall destination

Fully embrace sweater weather at this hidden gem in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Photo 1: Fall leaves in the Blue Ridge mountains Photo 2: A man holding a tray of oatmeal cream pies Photo 3: Kids sitting in a pumpkin patch Photo 4: People standing around a wooden high top table with beers at an outdoor bar. Photo 5: A woman sitting on a bed with a book in a wood-paneled hotel room, a man sitting in a chair next to her talking to her.

Burnsville has everything you need for a perfect fall weekend, from pumpkin picking to shopping small businesses to sipping seasonal local brews.

Photos by Explore Burnsville

This storybook town is tucked away amid the Blue Ridge Mountains just a few hours from Greenville, and bursting with Gilmore Girls-esque nostalgic fall charm.

Burnsville, NC has a cozy fall itinerary for every kind of trip:

  • Romantic weekends | Slow down together with a secluded + unplugged mountain stay.
  • Family-friendly getaways | Favorite fall activities, outdoor expeditions, retro toy shops, and a brand new Kid Mountain playground offer fun for all ages + cherished family memories.
  • Historic adventures | Burnsville has a rich history — did you know the American flag on the moon was made in Yancey County?

Ready to go? Check this interactive foliage map to book your trip around the most colorful leaves.

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