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Touring Little Switzerland in United States
Little Switzerland in the region of North Carolina is a city located in United States - some 348 mi or ( 560 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Little Switzerland is now 05:05 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Asheville, Blue Rock, Charlotte, Gastonia, and Linville Falls. Being here already, consider visiting Asheville . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Little Switzerland ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Gem Mountain Gem Mining in Spruce Pine, NC
If you are looking to satisfy your craving for adventure, look no further then to Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine in Spruce Pine. Gem Mountain shares the rich history and tradition of mining at every visit ..
Big Lynn Lodge with Moutnain Views in Little Switzerland NC
The Big Lynn Lodge has been catering to travellers for over 70 years and is located off the scenic drive of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Little Switzerland. The Big Lynn Lodge has been a favorite for its ..
Shepherd's Table Country Home Cooking Restaurant Spruce Pine
After a long day of traveling or sightseeing in the high country, join our family at the Shepherds Table. Located 1/2 mile off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Spruce Pine North Carolina. Enjoy lunch or dinn ..
Bamaque Barbeque Spruce Pine Off Blue Ridge Parkway
Come see the best racks in town at Bama-que located on highway 226 in Spruce Pine North Carolina. We take our pork and BBQ to a whole new level with Alabama infused Southern dishes and daily specials. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Little Switzerland, North Carolina
Little Switzerland is an unincorporated community in McDowell and Mitchell counties of North Carolina, United States. It is located along NC 226A off the Blue Ridge Parkway, directly north of Marion, North Carolina and south of Spruce Pine. At this location, in 1909, on eleven hundred acres surveyed from the top of Grassy Mountain, the "Switzerland Company" was founded by North Carolina State Supreme Court Justice Heriot Clarkson.
Located at 35.85 -82.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Blue Ridge Parkway tunnels
Blue Ridge Parkway tunnels consist of a total of 26 vehicle tunnels constructed along the 469 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway. One, the Bluff Mountain Tunnel, is in Virginia and twenty-five are in North Carolina. The design standards specified a minimum impact on the land. The vehicle tunnels were often constructed to reduce excessive landscape scarring that open cuts would have produced. They are used in areas of steep terrain where ridges run perpendicular to the roadway alignment.
Located at 35.85 -82.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Crabtree Falls (North Carolina)
Crabtree Falls is a waterfall in Yancey County, North Carolina.
Located at 35.82 -82.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
WTOE
WTOE is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Hits format. Licensed to Spruce Pine, North Carolina, USA, it serves the area. The station is currently owned by Mountain Valley Media.
Located at 35.91 -82.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Pinebridge Coliseum
Pinebridge Coliseum, also known as The Bridge Coliseum, is a 5,000 seat indoor arena located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It hosted the ice hockey team Pinebridge Bucks of the Atlantic Coast Hockey League from 1983 to 1985.
Located at 35.91 -82.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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