Little
Switzerland North Carolina
Little Switzerland received its name from early summer
residents of the area who thought the scenery
resembled that of the Swiss Jura Mountains.
Little Switzerland NC Area Information
"There may be new occupants of old houses or owners
of new homes; the faces at Geneva Hall or the post
office may have changed. But, whether we came to
Little Switzerland in 1910 or 1980, we all have in
our hearts the misty blue hills, the white clouds
over Linville, the play of light and shadow valleys,
the passionate love of wildflowers and galax leaves
and hummingbirds, and -- always -- a feeling of
peace and quiet and foreverness when the sun shines
down and the "clean winds of heaven: sweep over the
mountaintop." ~
Louisa DeSaussure Duls
The Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway, a unit of the National Park
System, extends the length of our area and provides
splendid views around every corner. A visitor
information center is located at the Museum of North
Carolina Minerals at Gillespie Gap, Milepost 331.
Scenic Attractions
You'll find many points of interest around our area
and close to our
Little Switzerland Real Estate.
At 6,684 feet, Mt. Mitchell is the highest mountain
east of the Mississippi River, and offers
spectacular views, scenic hikes, a museum,
concession stand and restaurant open seasonally.
Other attractions in the area or within easy driving
distance include Crabtree Meadows & Falls, Emerald
Village, Dellinger Grist Mill, Grassy Creek Falls,
Biltmore Estate, Lake James State Park, Penland
School of Crafts, Linville Caverns, Roan Mountain
Gardens, Linville Falls, Craggy Gardens, Grandfather
Mountain, Appalachian Trail, Tweetsie Railroad,
Blowing Rock, Moses Cone Estate, Chimney Rock,
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area, Mountain Gateway
Museum.
Recreation
With over 100,000 acres in national forest and
hundreds of miles of trout streams, our area is an
outdoors paradise. Hiking, camping, horseback
riding, hunting and white-water rafting are very
popular and there are several fine North Carolina
golf courses nearby. Several gem mines offer the
opportunity to pan for gemstones (a rockhound's
dream!). Winter sports include cross-country skiing,
and there are several ski resorts within easy
driving distance.
Climate
Our area enjoys 4 distinct seasons with cool summers
and moderate winters. Temperatures and snowfall vary
with elevation and exposure. Around Little
Switzerland, January average temperature is 34
degrees and July average is 70 degrees. Average
rainfall is 56 inches and normal snowfall is 10 to
20 inches annually.
Education
Our area schools are well rated and include a
Montessori school, community elementary and middle
schools, and one high school in each county. There
are 2 community colleges in the area and several
private schools.
Health Care
Numerous doctors and dentists serve the area and
there are several medical centers and nursing homes.
Spruce Pine Community Hospital is an 85-bed
facility. Asheville, a major medical center, is one
hour away. |
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