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Experience Mountain Magic in Little Switzerland, NC

View at Little Switzerland Inn

Arriving in Little Switzerland, after curving your way through the Pisgah National Forest on the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, is an experience that words won’t properly convey. Discovering a charming Swiss Village amidst the ancient woodlands, just outside of McDowell County, feels magical in the truest sense of the word. Once you arrive, you’ll have to stay and explore, if only to ensure this is all real and not a daydream.

Little Switzerland: The Mountain Outpost

Little Switzerland, or as locals have nicknamed it, "The Outpost," offers plenty of places to leave your luggage and worries so you can explore this quaint village. Named in 1910 for its resemblance to the Swiss Alps, today it provides respite to motorcycle enthusiasts and mountain adventurers, featuring boutique shopping and dining, gem mining, local arts and crafts, and iconic nearby hiking trails.

Accommodations in Little Switzerland

Blue Ridge Parkway Cabin Rentals

The Alpine Inn

  • Rustic mountaintop location with “Lodging with a View”
  • Positioned at 3,200ft elevation on Diamondback Mountain
  • Spectacular views extending up to 56 miles on clear days
  • Check availability and book at The Alpine Inn here

Campgrounds at Little Switzerland

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