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Haywood County Activities

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Archery

Right-On-Target Family Archery

828-926-8307 • Waynesville

National Field Archery Association Master

Coaches. Archery pro shop and ranges.

Lessons, tournaments, leagues, service

and repair.

Gem Mining

Old Pressley’s Sapphire Mine

828-648-6320 • Canton

Search for sapphires and other gems. The

world’s largest Blue Star sapphires were

discovered here.

Golf

Iron Tree Golf Course

Clyde. 18 holes, par 72. Clubhouse, 9,496

yards of golf in mountain setting.

828-627-1933.

Junaluska Driving Range

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

828-454-0660.

Lake Junaluska Golf Course

18 holes, par 68. Clubhouse, pro shop,

5,050 yards of golf on 150 acres.

828-456-5777. See ad on page 28.

Laurel Ridge Country Club

Waynesville. 18 holes, par 72. Driving

range. A semiprivate golf community.

828-456-3200, 800-769-1177. See ad on

page 2.

Maggie Valley Club

18 holes, par 72. Driving range.

Complete golf packages. 828-926-6013,

800-438-3861. See ad on page 47.

Springdale Country Club

Canton. 18 holes, par 72. Driving range.

Complete golf packages.

828-235-8451, 800-553-3027.

Waynesville Country Club Inn

27 holes, par 70. Complete golf packages.

828-452-4617. See ad on page 27.

Guide Services

First Class Transportation

828-452-0861 • Waynesville

To and from Asheville Regional Airport

and special services. Reservations required.

Great Smoky Mountain Trout School

828-648-9903 • Canton

Classes taught by professional biologists

and guides for beginning and advanced

anglers.

Lowe Guide Service

828-452-0039 • Waynesville

Half- and full-day trout fishing and float

trips within a 100-mile radius and in the

Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Panther Creek Outfitters

828-627-1913 • Clyde

Guided camping, fishing and pack trips all

on horseback.

Tender Mercy Retreat

828-648-3524 • Canton

Schedule a gourmet lunch, llama trek on

36 acres or just go for a hike with a llama

on a lead.

Waynesville Fly Shop

828-246-0306 • Waynesville

Offers fly-fishing and fly tying classes, and

guiding services. Only full service fly shop

in Haywood County.

Horseback Riding

Cataloochee Ranch®

828-926-1401, 800-868-1401 • Maggie Valley

Two-hour and all-day rides for adults and

children over 6. Reservations required.

See ad on page 46.

Hemphill Mountain Campground

828-926-0331 • Waynesville

Two- to four-hour and day rides, stables,

trips to the Great Smoky Mountains

National Park.

Panther Creek Outfitters

828-627-1913 • Clyde

Hourly and all-day rides, children of all

ages welcome.

Queen’s Farm Riding Stables

828-926-0718 • Waynesville

Guided mountain tours.

Live Music

Call individual venues for music/

entertainment schedules.

Becky & Jaime’s Water’n Hole

828-456-4750 • Waynesville

Big Rick’s

828-926-2333 • Maggie Valley

Carolina Nights Dinner Theater

828-926-8822, 888-622-7469 • Maggie Valley

Diamond K Dance Ranch

828-926-7735 • Maggie Valley

Eaglenest Entertainment

828-926-9658 • Maggie Valley

Headlights Bar & Grill

828-400-0382 • Waynesville

Maggie Valley Opry House

828-926-9336 • Maggie Valley

The Mountaineer Restaurant

828-926-1730 • Maggie Valley

See ad on page 37.

O’Malley’s on Main

828-452-4228 • Waynesville

Pasquale’s Pizzeria

828-454-5002 • Waynesville

Pheasant Hill

828-456-1796- • Waynesville

Stompin’ Ground

828-926-1288 • Maggie Valley

Miniature Golf

Fantasy Golf & Gameroom

828-926-8180 • Maggie Valley

Maggie Valley Carpet Golf

828-926-3255 • Maggie Valley

Red Barn Indoor Miniature Golf

828-926-1901 • Waynesville

Museums

Canton Area Historical Museum

828-646-3412 • Canton

Displays and extensive artifacts about the

settling of Canton and the Pigeon River

area. Special display of the Champion

papermill history.

Francis Grist Mill

828-456-6307 • Waynesville

A 117-year old landmark and working mill

reminiscent of the days when friends and

family gathered to grind their meal and corn.

Red Barn Mountain Museum

828-926-1901 • Waynesville

Displays of regional history from

the Native Americans through the

mountaineering days.

The Museum of North Carolina

Handicrafts, Historic Shelton House

828-452-1551 • Waynesville

A unique collection of pottery, quilts,

baskets, woodworking, 19th century crafts.

Shook House Museum

828-627-2300, 877-620-2300 • Clyde

The museum is the county’s oldest

home and highlights Haywood County’s

rich history displaying two fascinating

architectural styles.

Wheels Through Time Museum

828-926-6266, 877-786-9886

Maggie Valley

More than 250 rare antique motorcycles

and automobiles, plus memorabilia and

historical exhibits. This museum has

received acclaim as the premier collection

of rare motorcycles worldwide.

Rafting and Water Services

Blue Ridge Outing Company

828-586-3510, 800-572-3510 • Whittier

Kids and their families and friends are our

specialty, not a sideline. The focus of our

trips is for you to have a fun family adventure.

Our trips are not wild or crazy; they are fun

and family oriented. See ad on page 46.

Carolina Outfitters

828-488-6345, 800-468-7238

Bryson City

Thrill to the challenge and excitement of

whitewater rafting on the most popular

river in the Southeast. See ad on page 46.

Old River Outdoor Adventures

828-235-8460 • Canton

Kayaking and tubing on a mild and clean

section of the Pigeon River. Swimming at

Big Rock swimming hole and picnicking

on the banks of the river.

Recreation & Fun

Appalachia Amusement Center

828-926-9463 • Waynesville

A vertical wind tunnel/skydiving

simulator and concessions.

BP Skate Park

828-452-0011 • Waynesville

Three half pipes, 12,000 square feet of

ramps, lessons, full skate shop.

Canton Recreation Park

828-646-3411 • Canton

Pigeon River Scenic Walking Trail,

playground, swimming pool.

Ghost Town in the Sky®

828-926-1140, 800-446-7886

Maggie Valley

WNC’s first family theme park. Featuring a

mile high roller coaster, staged gunfights,

live music and shows, crafts, food and lots

more fun. See ad on page 42.

Haywood Regional Health & Fitness

Center 828-452-8080 • Clyde

Indoor track/pool, basketball, racquetball,

full-service exercise floor, children’s

programs.

Waynesville Recreational Center

828-456-2030 • Waynesville

Pools, water park, basketball, gym,

racquetball, playground, tracks, two

game rooms and child care.

Shopping

Maggie Mountaineer Crafts

828-926-3129 • Maggie Valley

Distinctive mountain crafts, homemade

fudge and souvenirs. See ad on page 39.

Mast General Store

828-452-2101 • Waynesville

Traditional housewares, comfortable

clothing, old-fashioned candy. See ad on

page 27.

North Carolina Trout Fishing

Individuals 16 and older are required to

have a valid fishing license, $20 per year

for North Carolina residents. Nonresidents

may purchase a ten-day license for $10 or

an annual license for $30. Trout stamps,

an additional $10, are required to fish on

any state-supported streams. On the

Cherokee Indian Reservation, no license

is required, only a $7 daily tribal permit.

Contact local outfitters for expert guide

service in hooking the area’s river trout.

Trout Fishing Ponds

Ferguson’s Trout Pond

828-627-6404 • Clyde

Holland’s Trout Pond

828-926-0313 • Maggie Valley

Marvin’s Soco Gap Trout Ponds

828-926-3635 • Maggie Valley

Sorrell’s Creek Trout Farm

828-648-9903 • Canton

Waterfalls

Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil’s water cascades over the road.

U.S. 64.

Cullasaja Falls

Accessible by a hiking trail, Cullasaja’s 250

feet of water is visible from U.S. 64.

Dry Falls

Walk underneath this 75-foot cascade.

U.S. 64.

Looking Glass Falls

The 85-foot falls are visible from the road.

U.S. 276.

Sliding Rock

Take a glide down this natural water slide.

U.S. 276.

Toxaway Falls

U.S. 64 passes right over the 125-foot falls.

Whitewater Falls

At 411 feet, Whitewater is the highest

cascade in the eastern United States.

U.S. 64.

Wedding Chapels

Miss Caroline’s Country Wedding

Chapel

828-926-5227, 888-257-5227 • Maggie Valley

Chapel ceremonies, gazebo and waterfall

weddings and reception area.

Winter Activities

Cataloochee Ski Area

828-926-0285, 800-768-0285

Ski Report–828-926-3588, 800-768-3588

Maggie Valley

Fourteen slopes and trails, skiing and

snowboarding, lessons and rentals, kids

ski free program.

Skis & Tees

828-926-0207 • Maggie Valley

Ski, snowboard and accessory rentals

and sales.

Tube World

828-926-0285, 800-768-0285

Maggie Valley

Sit back and enjoy the tow to the top, and

then get ready for the slide of your life.

Winter Valley Snowmobile Park

826-926-3631, 888-921-7669 • Maggie Valley

Maggie Valley’s newest attraction–Fun for

children–age 6 and up to 120 pounds.

Western North Carolina Attractions

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ATTRACTIONS
Biking
Camping
Extreme Sports
Fishing
Fun Parks
Hiking
Historical Sites
Horseback Riding
Museums
Natural Attractions
Nightly Entertainment
Other
Sports
Theaters/Movies
Waterfalls
Water Sports/ Lakes
Winter Sports

Haywood County

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JANUARY

■ Jan. 6. Everything’s Elvis Day at

Cataloochee Ski Area.

828-926-0285, 800-768-0285. M

■ Jan. 24-25. Cataloochee Ski

Area’s Military Appreciation Days.

828-926-0285, 800-768-0285. M

FEBRUARY

■ Feb. 7-8. Cataloochee Ski

Area’s Law Enforcement

Appreciation Days.

828-926-0285, 800-768-0285. M

■ Feb. 27-28. Cataloochee

Ski Area’s Fire and Rescue

Appreciation Days.

828-926-0285, 800-768-0285. M

MARCH

■ March 22-23. Easter at Lake

Junaluska. 828-454-6738,

800-222-4930. L

■ March 27. Melange of the

Mountains – A Culinary Gala.

828-456-3021. W

■ March 29. Haymed.org

Triathlon. 828-400-5868. CL

APRIL

■ April 25-27. 19th Annual

Smoky Mountain 9-Ball Shootout.

828-456-3138. W

■ April 25-27. Thunder in the

Smokies Motorcyle Rally.

828-246-2101. M

MAY

■ May 2-4. 18th Annual

Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals.

423-623-4644. M

■ May 2-4. Stompin’ Ground

Clogging Competition.

304-872-5803. M

■ May 2-11. HART Theatre

Presents “Escanada in da

Moonlight.” 828-456-6322. W

■ May 4. Ramp Festival.

828-456-8691. W

■ May 6. HART Theatre Presents

Konstantin Soukavetski Piano

Concert. 828-456-6322. W

■ May 10. “Whole Blooming

Thing” Festival. 828-627-1058. W

■ May 24. Block Party.

828-456-3517. W

■ May 24-25. 4th Annual Vettes

in the Valley. 828-926-0201. M

■ May 30-June 1. Quilt Art by

the Shady Ladies. 828-646-0095.

■ May 30-June 7. HART Theatre

Presents “Outrageous Acts.”

828-456-6322. W

JUNE

■ June 13-14. Ole Smoky Spring

Farm Fest. 828-627-6372. W

■ June 21. 19th Annual Great

Smoky Mountain Trout Festival.

828-926-1686. M

■ June 21. The Studio & Gallery

Open House & Walking Tour.

828-456-3517. W

■ June 27. Mountain Street

Dance. 828-456-3517. W

JULY

■ July 3-4. Junaluska Singers

Concerts. 828-452-2881. L

■ July 4. Stars and Stripes

Celebration. 828-456-3517. W

■ July 4. 4th of July Celebration.

828-452-2881 ext. 743. L

■ July 4. Red, White and Boom.

828-926-1686. M

■ July 5. Cold Mountain

Heritage Tour. 800-224-5024. CA

■ July 5. Eaglenest

Entertainment Presents Country

Music Legend Gene Watson.

828-926-9658. M

■ July 5-6. Freedom Festival.

828-648-0500. W

■ July 11. Mountain Street

Dance. 828-456-3517. W

■ July 12-13. Maggie Valley

Summer Arts & Crafts Festival.

828-926-1686. M

■ July 14-27. Folkmoot USA.

828-452-2997, 877-365-5872.

M, W, CA, CL, L

■=Maggie Valley (M); ■=Waynesville (W); ■=Canton (CA); ■=Clyde (CL); ■=Lake Junaluska (L)

The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre

celebrates more than two decades

of live theater with a variety of

performances each season.

The spring ramp, a cross between

scallions and garlic, is sought after by

world-class chefs and gourmet cooks.

Winter slopes offer days of snowy fun,

from tubing to downhill skiing.

Families return each year to reconnect

and enjoy wholesome 4th of July events.

■ July 18. Cruso Old Crab Day.

828-235-8280. CA

■ July 18. Folkmoot USA Parade.

828-452-2997. W

■ July 25. Mountain Street

Dance. 828-456-3517. W

■ July 26. International Festival

Day. 828-452-0593. W

AUGUST

■ Aug. 1-3. 5th Annual Mountain

Mater Fest. 828-648-8275. CA

■ Aug. 2. Haywood Book Mania.

828-456-8062. W

■ Aug. 2. Lake Logan Triathlon.

828-400-5868. CA

■ Aug. 8. Mountain Street Dance.

828-456-3517. W

■ Aug. 10. Junaluska Singers

Concerts. 828-452-2881. L

■ Aug. 16. 30th Annual Maggie

Valley Moonlight Race.

828-926-1686, 800-624-4431. M

■ Aug. 16. Eaglenest

Entertainment Presents 8th

Annual Porter Family Gospel

Explosion in Song. 828-926-9658.

■ Aug. 22-23. Cruso Friendship

Quilt Show. 828-235-8111. CA

■ Aug. 27-Sept. 1. 102nd Annual

Canton Labor Day Celebration &

Parade. 828-648-2363. CA

■ Aug. 29-Sept. 7.HART

Theatre presents “Last Night of

Ballyhoo.” 828-456-6322. W

■ Aug. 29-30. 37th Annual

Smoky Mountain Folk Festival.

828-452-1688. L

■ Aug. 30. Block Party.

828-456-3517. W

SEPTEMBER

■ Sept. 5-7. Thunder in the

Smokies Motorcycle Rally.

828-426-2101. M

■ Sept. 26-27. 5th Annual

Western North Carolina BBQ

Festival. 828-926-1686. M

OCTOBER

■ Oct. 2-4. High Country Quilt

Show. 828-926-6003. M

■ Oct. 3-19. HART Theatre

presents “Floyd Collins.”

828-456-6322. W

■ Oct. 7-8. Open Studio Tour

828-452-0593. W

■ Oct. 10-11. Junaluska Singers

Fall Concert.

828-452-2881 ext. 795. L

■ Oct. 11. 25th Annual Church

Street Art and Craft Show.

828-456-3517. W

■ Oct. 11. Bethel Half Marathon

& 5K Races. 800-224-5024. CA

■ Oct. 11-12, 18-19.Autumn

Leaves Festival. 828-648-0500. W

■ Oct. 18. 20th Annual Apple

Harvest Festival.

828-456-3021. W

■ Oct. 18. North Hominy Apple

Festival. 828-648-5397. CA

■ Oct. 17-18. 2nd Annual

Raymond Fairchild Mountain

Music Jamboree. 828-926-9658. M

■ Oct. 18-19. Maggie Valley Fall

Arts and Crafts Festival.

828-926-1686. M

■ Oct. 24-26.World

Championships of Clogging.

304-872-5803. M

■ Oct. 25. Hocus Pocus -

Halloween Fun Fair.

828-648-8275. CA

NOVEMBER

■ Nov. 24. Holiday Open House.

828-456-3517. W

■ Nov. 29. Christmas Open

House at Lambuth Inn.

828-452-2881 ext. 743. L

DECEMBER

■ Dec. 6. Camp Santa.

828-648-8275. CA

■ Dec. 6. Canton Christmas

Parade. 828-648-2363. CA

■ Dec. 6. Maggie Valley

Christmas Parade. 828-926-1686.

■ Dec. 6, 13. A Night Before

Christmas. 828-456-3517. W

■ Dec. 9. Waynesville Christmas

Parade. 828-456-3517. W

■ Dec. 12-13. Appalachian

Christmas. 828-454-6738

800-222-4930 ext. 784. L

■ Dec. 12-13. Junaluska Singer