Hype for the Future 100D: Town of Bakersville, North Carolina

Overview

The Town of Bakersville is the central town and county seat of Mitchell County, North Carolina, within the western part of the state and the United States of America. Bakersville is home to just a few art galleries and associated collections, as with the vast majority of other communities located elsewhere within the western part of the State of North Carolina, with specifically the In Tandem Gallery and the Silver Maple Gallery and Music Studio located within the town.

Hype for the Future 100C: Town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Overview

The Town of Spruce Pine represents the largest town located within the boundaries of Mitchell County, North Carolina, and is situated within one of just a few places where high-purity quartz can be found, especially within the Spruce Pine Mining District. While not much exists in tourist attractions within Spruce Pine, lodging is available throughout the community and Mitchell County, including the iconic Blue Ridge Boutique Hotel.