6 Things to do in Little Switzerland That You Shouldn't Miss

June 29, 2021 Kandra Bartel

Discover the best top things to do in Little Switzerland, United States including WildAcres Retreat, Little Switzerland Books & Beans, Emerald Village, The Trillium Gallery, Charlie's Quilts and Sew Much More, Hearthside's Simple Pleasures.

1. WildAcres Retreat

1565 Wildacres Road, Little Switzerland, NC 28749 +1 828-756-4573 wildacres@@wildacres.org http://www.wildacres.org
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

WildAcres Retreat

Reviewed By 871lurar

We have been coming here for five years as a couple, and I came as a solo traveler for two years before that. Spring Gathering is a chance to connect with other artists while focusing on your own project for an uninterrupted week. I’m a quilter; he’s a writer. We LOVE it here! It’s not for the luxury seeker, nor for the fussy. It’s for people who want to connect with their thoughts in the loveliest mountain surroundings imaginable.

2. Little Switzerland Books & Beans

9426 Highway 226a, Little Switzerland, NC 28749-9100 +1 828-766-2601 http://lsbooksandbeans.webs.com/
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Little Switzerland Books & Beans

Reviewed By bmwbillk - Charlotte, United States

Such a cool place! Fantastic espresso drinks..... and coffee too. Lots of excellent sweets for getting an afternoon high with your Macchiato. Friendly staff and a comfy place to sit on the front porch and enjoy

3. Emerald Village

331 McKinney Mine Rd. (near Blue Ridge Parkway), Little Switzerland, NC 28749 +1 828-765-6463 [email protected] http://www.emeraldvillage.com/
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4.0 based on 233 reviews

Emerald Village

Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 1 hour from Asheville, NC, is Emerald Village, North Carolina’s #1 gem mining attraction! Go underground in a real mine at the NC Mining Museum. See old mining equipment and displays, and enjoy the splashing waterfall! Tour the Company Store, re-creating an old mining town. Visit Discovery Mill, with free displays, including the Music Museum, the Homestead Museum, the Blue Ridge model railroad display, and gift and snack shops. Spend time at our spectacular Gemstone Mine where you’ll have “buckets” of fun searching for real gems. Find colorful gems and keep them all! We also offer custom gem cutting, jewelry making, Gold Panning, night time Black Light mine tours, digging for minerals and digging for emeralds at the world-famous Crabtree Emerald Mine! You’ll have a gem of a day! Open April 1st through October 31st.

Reviewed By bubba3122 - York, United States

We had stopped at other "Gem Mines" and all they wanted was for you to buy a bucket and pan for your valuable rocks. This place was more than that and offered a real glimpse into the past and the mining industry. We were so happy we followed the signs to get here. It's off the beaten path a bit but don't worry, you'll be rewarded. The museum and the grounds are well worth the price of admission.

101 High Ridge Road, Little Switzerland, NC 28749 +1 828-765-0024 [email protected] http://www.trilliumgalleryonline.com
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

The Trillium Gallery

5. Charlie's Quilts and Sew Much More

9426 NC Route 226A, Little Switzerland, NC 28749 +1 828-766-2602
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Charlie's Quilts and Sew Much More

6. Hearthside's Simple Pleasures

133 High Ridge Road, Little Switzerland, NC 28749 +1 828-765-7982 http://hearthsides.com
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

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