Mars Hill College

Founded in 1856, Mars Hill College is the oldest institution of higher education in Western North Carolina. The school is a private, liberal arts coeducational college with a Baptist heritage. It has a 180-acre main campus in Mars Hill, with special facilities such as the Rural Life Museum, the Orchard Hill Folk Art Collection, the Weizenblatt Art Gallery, the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, the Hester Retreat Center, the 1,800 seat Moore Auditorium and the Southern Appalachian Center. Mars Hill College is home of the national champion Bailey Mountain Cloggers.

Getting There & Details

Address
100 Athletic Street. Mars Hill, NC 28754
Phone
(877)262-3476
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.madisoncounty-nc.com
Map
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More Things to Do

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Bovidae Farm Yarn Shop

Knitting and weaving yarns; knitting patterns and needles. Ashford spinning wheels. Corridale spinning fleece. Open…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Blue Mountain Golf & Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 14 days

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Angel Ridge Farm

Sheep, goats and produce for sale in season. Spinning fleeces, knitting and spinning lessons. By…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Cabins of Laurel Highlands

Cabin rentals, two log homes, one cottage and one gate house efficiency.

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Nearby Lakes & Parks