Burnsville, North Carolina - Yancey County Chamber of Commerce

You Ought to Be in Pictures...

And we are! The Travel Channel visited Yancey County recently and produced a segment on our natural features, accommodations, festivals and heritage. You can view segments of the video here, or select the entire production at the bottom of the page.

Jump to the Videos:
Introduction and History	Accommodations in Yancey County
Water and Land Resources	The Town of Burnsville
What Makes Yancey Special	Arts & Crafts in Yancey County
Golfing in Yancey County	The Complete Travel Channel Video

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And Now, The Clips...

Topic

Format

An Introduction to and History of Yancey County
Here's a brief overview of the county, its natural features and its history.
TOTAL TIME: 1:50

Water and Land Resources of Yancey County
Whether its tubing, kayaking, canoeing, biking, hiking or sightseeing, you'll find ample opportunities to enjoy it in Yancey!
TOTAL TIME: 1:03

What Makes Yancey County Special?
Is it the clear air, the beautiful mountains, the recreational opportunities or our way of life? We let Clear Creek Dude Ranch owner and Yancey County resident Rex Frederick tell you why folks come to visit here.
TOTAL TIME: :54

Hitting The Links in Yancey County
Some of the finest golf courses in eastern America are right here in Yancey County. Find out more about our links options.
TOTAL TIME: :36

Rest and Relaxation
Whether its camping out under the stars or relaxing in a 19th Century inn, you'll find the peace and serenity you seek in Yancey County.
TOTAL TIME: 1:15

The Town of Burnsville
The seat of county government in Yancey County is Burnsville. Find out more about this special town that features a Town Square, the Mount Mitchell Arts and Crafts Festival and one of the longest-running summer theatres in the country.
TOTAL TIME: :56

Arts and Crafts
World-renowned artisans call Yancey County home. Learn more about the wide variety of arts and crafts produced in the county and its special position in the art world.
TOTAL TIME: 1:44

The Complete Travel Channel Production
Like to see the entire Travel Channel production in one piece? You can access it here.
WARNING: the file size is quite large (10 MB), so it make take quite some time to download the video over a dial-up connection.
TOTAL TIME: 7:42

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Yancey County/Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
106 West Main
Burnsville, North Carolina 28714
828-682-7413 · 800-948-1632
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