Beautiful drive. Take only pictures, leave only footprints. The cafe has good fried chicken and is run by a blind man with proceeds going mostly to the blind.

We enjoyed our trip in late July but I should have believed my in-laws when they mentioned how cold it would be up there. We spent a few days staying in Burnsville in a rental house on the golf course and very much enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. One of our days we visited this park and it was so cold.... More

Over Thanksgiving we took family/friends to see the highest peak in the East. The weather was unseasonably warm at Mt. Mitchell for this time of year, clear and sunny and in the low 40s. Great views and a pleasant day to walk around and hike to the top for those who are up to it. The snack bar and bathrooms... More

We found a clear early Autumn Saturday afternoon to drive to the summit and take the sort walk to the top. It's an easy walk to observation deck and we even saw park personnel providing golf cart lifts to some elderly tourists. We had had a great view, but I understand that many days are too cloudy to see much.

This is a nice place to visit. If you want to get to the "Top of the East" and drive most of the way. Even small children can summit. Well thought out and clean.

Easy to visit, not too crowded, but not solitary either. It is a long drive on the Parkway, but it's scenic. It has that paved, over-engineered overlook, with bathrooms. The Balsam trail is not extremely difficult, but it isn't easy either. A roots,logs and stone riddled path that climbs and drops severely. But the boulders, green green moss and tree... More

The last time I was up on Mount Mitchell was when I was a teenager one summer on a family vacation, and wanted to stop by again. This time, I went in the fall. The surrounding lowlands were lit up with color and one could see for miles from the view on top. In any case though, regardless of the... More

Mt Mitchell is a beautful stop of the Blue Ridge Parkway not far from Asheville. We went in October and the trees were beautiful in their autumn colors. The drive up to the top is easy and well worth it. The overlook offered views in every direction. This stop is well worth it and I would highly reccommend!

Mt. Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi, and it is a great spot to relax and rejuvenate! The state park is well-maintained and just off the Blue Ridge Parkway--truly a national treasure. Camping there is unbelievably fantastic--tents only--wonderfully isolated sites. There are lots of trails, and there is an excellent restaurant that provides great views and welcome... More