Charlene's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard RdTubing and ice skating is within 24 miles.
This is a great place for a hike or cool off in the water. Lots of nature.
15 locals recommend
Standing Indian Campground
Off Forest Development Rd 67This is a great place for a hike or cool off in the water. Lots of nature.
Big Laurel Falls
National Forest Roadwonderful hike and beautiful. a great day trip.
Dry Falls
U.S. 64great walk to a beautiful fall.
Biltmore
1 Lodge StStunning scenery, excellent restaurants, and great wines.
Winter Fun
The cabin is located approximately one hour from Cataloochee Ski Area.
231 locals recommend
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdThe cabin is located approximately one hour from Cataloochee Ski Area.
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdSapphire Valley Ski Area
127 Sapphire Valley RdWinter sports are within an hour.
Outdoor adventures
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19white water ziplines biking
Snow tube in Maggie Valley one hour from the cabin.
40 locals recommend
Cataloochee Tube World in Maggie Valley
4721 Soco RdSnow tube in Maggie Valley one hour from the cabin.
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Hwyfireflies in the forest are so magical.
City advice
Don't miss
Fall leaf colors display from late Sept. thru early Nov.
Colors show in the highest elevations first and paint the valleys last.
Book before you go
Snowfall
Be sure to check the snow reports from the local ski resorts if you're coming for winter sports.