Green Mountain
is located in the western part of the state, near Roan Mountain, which has the largest, naturally occurring rhododendron gardens in the world. The nearby town of Bakersville, which is just a short drive northeast of Green Mountain, is the site of the North Carolina Rhododendron Festival each June. The North Toe River flows through the area and the Blue Ridge Parkway is just east of Green Mountain. Hiking trails abound in the forests and fishing, canoeing, white water rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping and downhill skiing are just some of the other outdoor activities from which to choose. The village of Burnsville, which is just south of Green Mountain, centers on a town square that offers a variety of unique shops, art galleries and restaurants. The square is also the site of many craft fairs, summer evening concerts and a festive 4th of July Celebration. The area is also known for its’ rich trove of gemstones and minerals, and rockhounds from around the world descend on the region to search for treasures. There are even places near Green Mountain where your “find” can be cut and made into custom jewelry. The North Carolina Mineral and Gem Festival, one of the oldest festivals of its’ kind, is held in the neighboring town of Spruce Pine. There is always something to do or a new discovery to be made in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, and Green Mountain makes a central location from which to explore.
Surrounding areas: Beech Mountain, North Carolina (7.8 mi), Celo, North Carolina (8.0 mi), Bakersville, North Carolina (9.8 mi), Wolf Laurel, North Carolina (11.7 mi), Buladean, North Carolina (13.3 mi), Little Switzerland, North Carolina (13.5 mi), Spruce Pine, North Carolina (13.6 mi)
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Green Mountain Vacation Rentals
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Green Mountain Weather & Climate
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North Carolina has the greatest range of altitude of any state east of the Mississippi River, ranging from sea level along the Atlantic coast to 6,684 feet at the summit of Mt. Mitchell in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Latitude accounts for climatic variations, as does soils, plant cover and inland bodies of water. There is no distinct wet or dry season in North Carolina. Average snowfall in the southern mountains is around 16 inches, with some of the higher mountain peaks and upper slopes receiving as much as 50 inches per year. July is usually the wettest month. Summer rainfall is the most variable; daily showers are not uncommon, but periods of one to two weeks without rain are also normal. Autumn is the driest season, and also sees the greatest drop-off of temperature in the month of October.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
46°F |
21°F |
5.58 in. |
- |
| February |
49°F |
23°F |
5.07 in. |
- |
| March |
57°F |
30°F |
6.30 in. |
- |
| April |
65°F |
37°F |
4.60 in. |
- |
| May |
72°F |
45°F |
5.32 in. |
- |
| June |
78°F |
53°F |
4.54 in. |
- |
| July |
82°F |
57°F |
4.43 in. |
- |
| August |
81°F |
56°F |
5.02 in. |
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| September |
76°F |
50°F |
4.55 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
37°F |
4.18 in. |
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| November |
59°F |
30°F |
5.05 in. |
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| December |
50°F |
24°F |
4.19 in. |
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Green Mountain Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Tri Cities Regional Tn Va airport (TRI) located about 37 miles north of Green Mountain in Bristol Johnson Kingsport, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located approximately 37 miles southwest of Green Mountain in Asheville, North Carolina, the Shelby Municipal airport (EHO) located roughly 61 miles southeast of Green Mountain in Shelby, North Carolina, and finally the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located around 72 miles south of Green Mountain in Greer, South Carolina.
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Green Mountain Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 53.1 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 65.2 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 65.2 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 70.6 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 70.8 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 70.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 99.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Mount Mitchell Golf Club | Burnsville | NC | 1.4 mi. | | | Green Oaks Golf Club | Concord | NC | 4.8 mi. | | | Rocky River Golf Club at Concord | Concord | NC | 4.8 mi. | | | Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club | Spruce Pine | NC | 13.9 mi. | | | Buffalo Valley Golf Course | Unicoi | TN | 17.6 mi. | | | Finley Golf Club | Chapel Hill | NC | 22.1 mi. | | | Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf Club | Chapel Hill | NC | 22.1 mi. | | | Twin Lakes Golf Course | Chapel Hill | NC | 22.1 mi. | | | Reems Creek Golf Course | Weaverville | NC | 22.3 mi. | | | Black Mountain Golf Course | Black Mountain | NC | 22.7 mi. | | | Old Fort Golf Course | Old Fort | NC | 23.1 mi. | | | Mountain Glen Golf Course | Newland | NC | 23.6 mi. | | | Willow Springs Country Club | Wilson | NC | 24.9 mi. | | | Mountain Brook Golf Club | Albemarle | NC | 26.2 mi. | | | Pine Oaks Golf Club | Johnson City | TN | 27.8 mi. | | | Graysburg Hills Golf Course | Chuckey | TN | 28.2 mi. | | | Twin Creeks Golf Course | Chuckey | TN | 28.2 mi. | | | Elizabethton Municipal Golf Course | Elizabethton | TN | 28.3 mi. | | | Buncombe County Municipal Golf Course | Asheville | NC | 28.5 mi. | | | Village of Sugar Mountain Golf Course | Banner Elk | NC | 28.7 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 15.7 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 28.8 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 28.8 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 30.4 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 53.1 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 85.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mount Mitchell State Park | | NC | 11.9 mi. | | | Warriors Path State Park | | TN | 39.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Carroll Reece Museum | Johnson City | TN | 26.1 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Hands On! Regional Museum | Johnson City | TN | 26.1 mi. | (Children's) | | Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory | NC | 55.9 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 27.2 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 75.2 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 90.5 mi. | |
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