Johannes and Gail's Local Activity guidebook
Sightseeing
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Location: 13077 E Hwy 19, Bryson City
Great for kayaking, ziplining, rafting.
13077 W Hwy 19
13077 Highway 19 WestNantahala Outdoor Center
Location: 13077 E Hwy 19, Bryson City
Great for kayaking, ziplining, rafting.
Wonderful for the children. Open from May 21, 2022 through early Fall. This is an amusement park with rides from the 60's. Take a walk down memory lane from when you were a child. Children and grandchildren will still love it. There is also a petting zoo. Look for the white deer to feed and pet. You may even meet Santa.
Call 828.497.9191 to make sure they are open. They will close during inclement weather.
28 locals recommend
Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo
571 Wolfetown RdWonderful for the children. Open from May 21, 2022 through early Fall. This is an amusement park with rides from the 60's. Take a walk down memory lane from when you were a child. Children and grandchildren will still love it. There is also a petting zoo. Look for the white deer to feed and pet. You may even meet Santa.
Call 828.497.9191 to make sure they are open. They will close during inclement weather.
Deep Creek is celebrated for its streams and 3 waterfalls. Go hiking or tubing, or cook out at the picnic area along Deep Creek. Bicycling is allowed on Deep Creek and Indian Creek trails.
Use Google Maps for directions
West Deep Creek Road
West Deep Creek RoadDeep Creek is celebrated for its streams and 3 waterfalls. Go hiking or tubing, or cook out at the picnic area along Deep Creek. Bicycling is allowed on Deep Creek and Indian Creek trails.
Use Google Maps for directions
Stop by and pick up brochures of local attractions, waterfalls, etc.
Location: 210 Main Street, Bryson City NC 28713
828.488.3681
8 locals recommend
Bryson City, Swain County Chamber of Commerce
181 Main StStop by and pick up brochures of local attractions, waterfalls, etc.
Location: 210 Main Street, Bryson City NC 28713
828.488.3681
Visit local falls. Take US 19 east of Harrah's Casino on the road to Maggie Valley. There is a small pull off area on your right and a short walk leads you to a viewing platform for the falls.
101 locals recommend
Soco Falls
U.S. Highway 19Visit local falls. Take US 19 east of Harrah's Casino on the road to Maggie Valley. There is a small pull off area on your right and a short walk leads you to a viewing platform for the falls.
One of the tallest falls in the Southern Appalachians. From the Saunooke Village shopping area in downtown Cherokee, drive north on Big Cove Road approximately 5 miles (past the KOA Campground) to the Mingo Falls parking lot. The walk from the parking lot is short (100 yards), but very steep.
58 locals recommend
Mingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee ReservationOne of the tallest falls in the Southern Appalachians. From the Saunooke Village shopping area in downtown Cherokee, drive north on Big Cove Road approximately 5 miles (past the KOA Campground) to the Mingo Falls parking lot. The walk from the parking lot is short (100 yards), but very steep.
Overall 4.9 star rating. Good 5-star reviews
Location: 135 Smokemont Riding Stables Rd., Cherokee NC 28719
828.497.2372
21 locals recommend
Smokemont Riding Stables Barn
135 Smokemont Riding Stables RdOverall 4.9 star rating. Good 5-star reviews
Location: 135 Smokemont Riding Stables Rd., Cherokee NC 28719
828.497.2372
Pinnacle Park
Nice hiking area.
Nice hiking and mountain biking.
Check location on Google Maps
WCU Hiking & Mountain Biking Trailhead
Nccat DriveNice hiking and mountain biking.
Check location on Google Maps
Local area for sking and snow boarding.
Location: 1080 Ski Lodge Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751
231 locals recommend
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdLocal area for sking and snow boarding.
Location: 1080 Ski Lodge Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Our adorable cabin is only 3.3 miles (7 min) from:
theparkermill.com
Parker Mill Wedding-Wire Venue- Indoor/Outdoor Options
Imbedded in National Forest Parks
Location- 612 E Hampshire Blvd, Whittier NC 28789
Phone # 828.507.2599
The Parker Mill
612 East Hampshire BoulevardOur adorable cabin is only 3.3 miles (7 min) from:
theparkermill.com
Parker Mill Wedding-Wire Venue- Indoor/Outdoor Options
Imbedded in National Forest Parks
Location- 612 E Hampshire Blvd, Whittier NC 28789
Phone # 828.507.2599
Rivers End restaurant, rafting, water wading, zip lining, hiking, and picnicking.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Rivers End restaurant, rafting, water wading, zip lining, hiking, and picnicking.
Tail of the Dragon
17555 Tapoco RdCataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdBeautiful homes along the banks. Boating , skiing, pontoon rental and you can use pull behind tubes.
Nantahala Lake Marine Inc.
Beautiful homes along the banks. Boating , skiing, pontoon rental and you can use pull behind tubes.
Mingus Mill
Mingus Creek TrailSmoky Mountain Tubing
1847 Tsali BlvdBryson City Fly Shop - Fly Fishing the Smokies
157 Everett StFingerlake Day Use Area
North Carolina 28Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians
117 Main StAlmond Boat & RV Park
1165 Almond Boat Park RdGreat Smoky Mountain Railway
45 Mitchell StreetGTR Adventures
Unto These Hills, Outdoor Drama
688 Drama RdSmoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
1028 Georgia RdLegacy Mountain Ziplines
800 Legacy Vista DrCLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour
155 Branam Hollow RdAdventure Park Ziplines
1628 ParkwayCades Cove Riding Stables
10018 Campground DrNantahala Village Riding Stable
9400 US-19Smokemont Riding Stables Barn
135 Smokemont Riding Stables RdEnd of the Trail Riding Stables
103 Guy Bark RdPinnacle Park
Oconaluftee Island Park
U.S. 441Poteet Park
29Central StGalaxy Lanes and Games
347 Jackson PlazaLittle Rascals Pony Rides And Petting Zoo
Winchester Creek Farm
386 Walker RdCherokee Phoenix Cinemas
91 Sequoyah TrailHarrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrSliding Rock
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Bridal Veil Falls
Golfing
Two local golf resorts a short distance from the cabin.
Located in Cherokee. Just 1 exit away from the cabin off Hwy 74 West (Exit 74).
22 locals recommend
Sequoyah National Golf Club
79 Cahons RdLocated in Cherokee. Just 1 exit away from the cabin off Hwy 74 West (Exit 74).
Smoky Mountain Country Club Golf Resort
This golf resort is only 2 exits from the cabin when you drive West on Hwy 74 (Exit 72).
1300 Conleys Creek Rd
1300 Conleys Creek RoadSmoky Mountain Country Club Golf Resort
This golf resort is only 2 exits from the cabin when you drive West on Hwy 74 (Exit 72).
Lake Junaluska Golf Resort. Approximately 25 minutes from the cabin heading East on Hwy 74. It may be the craziest golf course you ever played.
Location: 756 Golf Course Rd., Waynesville, NC
756 Golf Course Rd
756 Golf Course RoadLake Junaluska Golf Resort. Approximately 25 minutes from the cabin heading East on Hwy 74. It may be the craziest golf course you ever played.
Location: 756 Golf Course Rd., Waynesville, NC
Laurel Ridge Golf Club, 49 Cupp Ln., Waynesville, North Carolina
Approximately 30 minutes from cabin heading East on Hwy 74.
49 Cupp Ln
49 Cupp LaneLaurel Ridge Golf Club, 49 Cupp Ln., Waynesville, North Carolina
Approximately 30 minutes from cabin heading East on Hwy 74.