Attractions
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
- Appalachian Trail
A 2,160-mile foot trail along the ridge crests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in the central Maine wilderness to Springer Mountain in a designated wilderness area in north Georgia.
- Biltmore House and Gardens Estate
250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms, 34 bedrooms, and 3 kitchens!
- THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
The Parkway follows the Appalachian Mountain chain and provides seemingly endless views
- Blowing Rock
Where the wind blows continuously because the walls of the Johns River Gorge form a flume through which the Northwest wind sweeps with such force that it will return light objects thrown over the edge.
- Carolina Nights Dinner Show.
828-926-8822, 888-622-7469.
- The Carl Sandburg Home
nationally renowned poet, biographer, lecturer, newspaper columnist, folksinger, author of American fairytales, and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes
- Cataloochee Ski Area Ten slopes and trails. Lessons and rentals
828-926-0285, 800-768-0285
- Cherohala Skyway
Crossing through the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests, from which it gets it’s name, this National Scenic Byway connects Robbinsville in North Carolina to Tellico Plains in Southeast Tennessee.
- Cherokee Indian Reservation
North Carolina is the Cherokee Indians ancient homeland.
- Darnell Farms Corn Maze located by the Tuckaseigee River in the Governors Island Community of Bryson City, NC at Darnell Farms. Bring a picnic lunch and eat by the river then enjoy hours of entertainment being lost in the walk-through corn maze.
- Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain(5,964 ft)is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Great Smoky Mountains
Ridge upon ridge of endless forest
straddling the border between
North Carolina and Tennessee
- Great Smoky Mountains Railway winds up, down, and around the mountains of Western North Carolina. With a depot located in Sylva, Bryson City, and Andrews they offer rides lasting from 2 1/2 to 7 hours.
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- Hike Western North Carolina Your hiking guide for the Mountain region of North Carolina, maps, trails, weather. Everything to make your next hiking trip complete.
- Linville Caverns
North Carolinas only caverns. Located deep inside Humpback Mountain these caverns were first explored by the white man over 100 years ago.
- Maggie Valley
Join the festivities from May – September 2004 all throughout the Valley
- Maggie Valley Opry House
828-926-9336
- Mountain Bike Western North Carolina Your mountainbiking guide for the Mountain region of North Carolina, maps, trails, weather. Everything to make your next biking trip complete.
- North Carolina Waterfalls
Western North Carolina has hundreds
of waterfalls and miles of hiking trails.
- Oconaluftee Indian VillageLocated in Cherokee, portrays the way of life for the Cherokee Indians over 225 years ago. Observe how they made their dugout canoes, pottery, baskets, and much much more.
- Old Pressley Sapphire Mines
286 Pressley Mine Rd, Canton 28716
828-648-6320
- Right-On-Target Family Archery
Lessons, tournaments, leagues, service and repair.
828-926-8307.
- River Rafting is an exciting way to spend a hot afternoon. Get the thrill of your life riding the rapids or for a calmer family oriented ride try Family river rafting.
- Santa’s Land Amusement Park
The Famous Rudicoaster plus many other rides and activities.
Park information: 1-828-497-9191
- Tony’s Tube World
828-926-0285, 800-768-0285
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