The Cherokee Indian Museum contains a unique collection of original artifacts used by the Cherokee Indians many years ago.
13 Acres of aquatic ponds are the home to many varieties of water lilies and lotuses that begin blooming in May and continue blooming into August.
Do you get a hint of what this place serves from the name? Well, you should because they serve up fried goodness every day of the week.
A small town located deep in Western North Carolina offering a charming small town experience for all visitors.
Sitting on the banks of Deep Creek, Camp Living Water offers week-long Christian camps and High Trek Adventures for various age groups from 7 to 18.
The fresh smell of hops and everything else that goes in to a great craft beer fill the air when you approach doors of the Nantahala Brewery.
Lying in the mountains and valleys of western North Carolina it is the largest of the four national forests in North Carolina
A city filled with a rich history and lasting culture of the Cherokee Indians. This city has much to offer from outdoor activities, cultural arts and crafts, to family entertainment. This popular stop in Western North Carolina is sure not to disappoint.
North Carolina’s longest trail, the North Carolina Mountains to Sea Trail, is an ambitious project to provide a foot path linking the Mountains in the West to the Coastal Plain in the East.
The Nantahala River offers the thrill and excitement of riding river rapids in a raft, canoe or kayak while enjoying the scenic Nantahala National Forest that surrounds it.
Located right in between a state and national forest, and surrounded by waterfalls, Brevard is another great city where the outdoors are just minutes away.
A valley full of historic buildings, wildlife, and beauty, this is a great family destination inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Bryson City’s most unique ice cream parlor takes you beck to the old days right when you step foot inside the door.
This is a long slide in two main parts. Only the lower part is visible from the overlook constructed by the park.
Leaf Lookers come from all around to see the Appalachian, Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains of Western NC as they change colors in the Fall of the year.
Charlies Bunion is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, characterized by a large boulder-like protrusion just below the summit on its otherwise-sheer northern face.
These trails travel along the shores and hills beside Lake Chatuge, and all trails are open to mountain biking and hiking.
Averaging 1,400′ deep, the Linville Gorge was carved by the Linville River on its way down the Blue Ridge Escarpment.
This very popular activity is mainly enjoyed in the water of Deep Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Fly Fishing is a popular past time in Western North Carolina. With an immense amount of mountain streams in the area you are sure to be able to find some fish somewhere.
A wooden fire tower at the summit provides hikers with amazing 360 degree views of the mountains of western North Carolina.
A privately owned National Heritage Site, Chimney Rock Park encompasses 1000 acres, including rock formation seen here with a 360 degree view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Black Balsam area includes some of the most spectacular mountain balds in the Southern Appalachians, including Black Balsam Knob, Sam Knob, and Tennent Mountain.
Discover America’s largest home, magnificent gardens, award-winning winery, great shopping and delicious dining.
This falls is not high, but it’s absolutely beautiful and accessible via a fairly easy hike.
This paved two-lane road climbs to elevations over 5300 feet and extends over 50 miles. In April 1997, the state of North Carolina declared it a Scenic Byway.
This a location full of decadent and delightful desserts that are bursting with unique and interesting flavors.
Shining Rock became one of the original components of the Wilderness System in September 1964. It is the largest Wilderness area in North Carolina.
A mecca for outdoor adventure lovers makes Boone a great place to visit and live.
Located on a historic corner of downtown Bryson City, right next to the old county courthouse, the Cork & Bean has not only good food but a great atmosphere.
The 4500-acre Needmore Tract was purchased by the State of North Carolina in January of 2004 as a nature preserve.
The Cradle of Forestry in America is a 6,500 acre Historic Site within the Pisgah National Forest.
Marked by charming rural character and the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mars HIll is a great stop and play location in Western North Carolina.
The waterfall is a high, steep slide with an open canopy before veering sideways into some smaller cascades that end under the trees.
Pisgah View Ranch is a Western North Carolina Dude Ranch that offers a horse ranch get a way for Family and Guests.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,159.1-mile foot trail along the ridge crests and through the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains.
Surrounded by mountains exceeding 6000′ in elevation, the base of the valley is itself over 5000′, which accounts for some of its unique characteristics. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the valley for your exploration.
The Mountain Farm Museum has a collection of southern Appalachian farm buildings assembled from different locations throughout the Park.
“The Road To Nowhere”, as most local residents call it, is a 6-mile scenic drive into the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where it dead-ends
At 4629 feet elevation, this grassy summit is not the highest mountain around, but it is considered by some to be the “crown jewel of the Appalachian Trail”.
A family Theme Park and Zoo, Santa’s Land is an enchanted Christmas theme park everyone will love.
The Cherokee Skate Park is not only a great place to skateboard, bmx, or ride anything with wheels.
Tucked away in the mountains on Western North Carolina is this small town with a unique charm.
Situated in a valley surrounded by the Smoky Mountains, Maggie Valley is a fun city to visit for the entire family.
A unique sandwich shop located in the heart of downtown Bryson City, where a wide variety menu serving up signature deli sandwiches, salad, soups, and more can be found.
Saddle up for some of the most beautiful horseback ridding that you have ever done!
A beautiful disc golf course located on the property of Fontana Village only minutes away from Fontana Dam. The course is 18 holes and is made up of par 3 and par 4 holes that offer players a diverse course of trees and open field to play on. This is a great course to play, […]
Located at the top of this mountain, in Maggie Valley, is a mile high fun center with an old west setting.
Do you remember the atmosphere that was portrayed on the show “Cheers”? Well, if you do Mountain Perks is Bryson City’s Cheers.
There are many pristine lakes that can be enjoyed by boaters, wake-boarders, water skiers, or just lake lovers.
This is one of the most popular destination for visitors to the park, attracts more than two million visitors a year because of its well-preserved homesteads, scenic vistas, and abundant display of wildlife.
A small mountain town rich with history and a love for the mountains that surrounded it.
The Lake is 3,000 feet in elevation and offers to visitors many activities ranging from boating and fishing, to swimming and sightseeing.
A scenic roadway, which travels 469 miles to connect the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee.
The Davidson River watershed is one of the most popular area for outdoor recreation within the Pisgah National Forest.
The Panthertown Valley is one of those unique places that are well revered by hiking and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as ecologists, in the Southern Appalachian mountains.
Sylva is the closest city to Western Carolina University; and is another great location for exploring the great outdoors.
This city is set up beautifully along the banks of Lake Lure, offering visitors a great balance between outdoor adventure, rest, and relaxation.
Enjoy a soaring and gliding experience naturally fueled by a gradual elevation change at Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours.
The Diner, as locals refer to it has been serving up traditional breakfast dishes and lunch specials to patrons for many years.
An attractive, two-tiered cascade with some free-falling sections, across tilted rocks.
This river has become the centerpoint for a visit to the Grandfather Ranger District
For great family rafting fun enjoy the Class I rapids of the Tuckaseigee River.
The water is clear, and in higher water the falls feels pretty powerful despite the creek’s relatively small size.
Water is one thing there is not a shortage of when you come to the mountains of Western North Carolina.
Hayesville in known as “The Best Kept Secret in North Carolina” by Western North Carolina locals, and rightly so.
In Western North Carolina you will be able to find a very calm river or one that is a little more raging, depending on what suits you best.
Located between Asheville and Hendersonville, Fletcher is a place where you can enjoy the thrills of the city within a short drive while still feeling like you are tucked away in a quiet mountain hide-away.
Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, across from a mountain where God revealed a vision, lie the world’s largest set of the Ten Commandments.
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad winds up, down, and around the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.
Located on a 42-acre Natural Heritage site the center has many species of wildlife, gardens, trails, indoor exhibits and farm animals.
The beautiful valley of Shelton Laurel Creek – and the coves, tributaries, and mountains lining it to its North – comprise a remote part of the Pisgah National Forest, known as the Shelton Laurel Backcountry Area.
Darnell Farms offers many weekend festivals: Strawberry Jam Festival, Tomatoefest and Timberfest plus a Corn Maze depending on the season.
A collection of over 250 rare antique American Motorcycles and Automobiles.
Tom Branch falls is the tallest waterfall and the easiest to access in the Deep Creek area.
A beauty worth visiting. A steep cascade drops over a ledge onto an outcrop among boulders before shifting right, and dropping over another, smaller, cascade into a deep and wide pool.
This small town located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is literally a ‘base camp” for anything outdoor related.
Visitors are invited to view their family tartan, connect with their clan, and learn about the history of Highland Dress.
Rising 6,643 feet above the Great Smoky Mountains, Clingman’s Dome is the highest point along the Appalachian Trail and provides a 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains.
Sometimes to see the things you want to see in Western North Carolina it requires you to hike for multiple days, and we love it.
With an elevation of 6,593 ft Mount LeConte is the third highest peak in the national park, it is however the tallest peak in Tennessee.
The area around Hot Springs is full of opportunities to get outdoors and have a blast.
Deep inside of Humpback Mountain lie the Linville Caverns, North Carolina’s only caverns.
This historic city offers a hometown experience where your family can watch local craftsmen demonstrate and age-old technique.
Blowing Rock is an interesting place where folklore and history abound.
