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Mars Hill

North Carolina, United States · North America

About Mars Hill

Mars Hill is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Marshall, 32km from Biltmore Estate.

Mars Hill is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 2,256, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Mars Hill sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mars Hill to your route.

About Mars Hill

Mars Hill University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Mars Hill, North Carolina, United States. The university offers 35 undergraduate majors and includes a school of nursing and graduate schools in education, criminal justice, and management. From 1859 to 2013, the school was called Mars Hill

Read more College; in August 2013, it officially changed its name to Mars Hill University.

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Where is Mars Hill located?

Mars Hill is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.8265 latitude, -82.5493 longitude.

What is the population of Mars Hill?

Mars Hill has a population of approximately 2,256 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
2,256
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
North Carolina
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.8265, -82.5493

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Worth the detour from Mars Hill

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Blue Ridge Parkway

America's favourite drive: 469 miles of ridge-top parkway linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks, with countless overlooks, hiking trails, and blazing autumn foliage.

19 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Craggy Pinnacle

A short, gnarled tunnel of rhododendron on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 364 opens onto a bald 360-degree summit above the Great Craggy Mountains. Catawba rhododendron turns the slopes purple in mid-June.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Mount Mitchell

The highest peak east of the Mississippi at 6,684 ft, reached by scenic NC-128 off the Blue Ridge Parkway; a short paved path leads from the parking area to the summit observation deck.

27 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Biltmore Estate

America's largest privately owned home, a stunning 250-room French Renaissance chateau built by George Vanderbilt in Asheville, North Carolina.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Mars Hill

  • 19 kmBlue Ridge ParkwayAmerica's favourite drive: 469 miles of ridge-top parkway linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks, with countless overlooks, hiking trails, and blazing autumn foliage.
  • 21 kmCraggy PinnacleA short, gnarled tunnel of rhododendron on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 364 opens onto a bald 360-degree summit above the Great Craggy Mountains. Catawba rhododendron turns the slopes purple in mid-June.
  • 70 kmLinn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway)A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.
  • 72 kmWaterrock Knob Overlook (Blue Ridge Parkway)A 6,292-foot summit near the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway with 360-degree views of the Great Smoky and Plott Balsam mountains.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mars Hill.

Marshall

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 876

Weaverville

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 3,936

Woodfin

🇺🇸 United States

22 km awayPop. 6,349

Burnsville

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 1,660

Asheville

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 95,056

Swannanoa

🇺🇸 United States

29 km awayPop. 4,576

Black Mountain

🇺🇸 United States

31 km awayPop. 8,278

Biltmore Forest

🇺🇸 United States

33 km awayPop. 1,441

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