Diane’s guidebook
Outdoor activities
Two swimming pools, mini golf, disc golf, and bike rentals available for a fee, playground, beach volleyball, tennis courts, or rent a boat.
21 locals recommend
Fontana Village Resort & Marina
300 Woods RdTwo swimming pools, mini golf, disc golf, and bike rentals available for a fee, playground, beach volleyball, tennis courts, or rent a boat.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Appalachian National Scenic TrailGreat area for swimming and picnics. Beautiful scenery. $5 per vehicle per day.
11 locals recommend
Cheoah Point Beach
Great area for swimming and picnics. Beautiful scenery. $5 per vehicle per day.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Off the beaten path - another beautiful lake in the area (Topton, NC) with pontoon boat rentals and good food.
40 locals recommend
Lakes End Cafe & Grill and Marina
17838 Wayah RdOff the beaten path - another beautiful lake in the area (Topton, NC) with pontoon boat rentals and good food.
Easy hike to some beautiful, local waterfalls and swimming hole. :)
24 locals recommend
Yellow Creek Falls
Yellow Creek FallsEasy hike to some beautiful, local waterfalls and swimming hole. :)
Food scene
Definitely check out the Topoco Lodge tavern. Great food and all sorts of drinks. Great views of the river and the mountains.
35 locals recommend
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
14981 Tapoco RdDefinitely check out the Topoco Lodge tavern. Great food and all sorts of drinks. Great views of the river and the mountains.
Open seasonally May through October. Sit on the porch and have a great mountain view. The pizza is great!
Wildwood Grill
300 Woods RdOpen seasonally May through October. Sit on the porch and have a great mountain view. The pizza is great!
Open year round, located off the lobby to Fontana Village resort. Offers views of mountains.
Mountview Bistro
300 Woods RoadOpen year round, located off the lobby to Fontana Village resort. Offers views of mountains.
Pineapple Whip
Tapoco RoadYummy summertime snack.
Nantahala Brewing Company
5 Deep Creek RdIronworks grill
1641 Cherohala SkywayGift shop
Junk`N`Style
3690 Fontana RoadSuper cute local gift shop with antiques and new mountain decor.
Pitstop Gas Station
428 Fontana RoadSnacks and supplies you may have forgotten at home. Sells local beer.
Sells gifts, groceries/supplies, and camping/hiking items that you may have forgotten. Open seasonally.
Fontana General Store
180 Welch RoadSells gifts, groceries/supplies, and camping/hiking items that you may have forgotten. Open seasonally.
Deals Gap
Mountain Memories
430 Rodney Orr BypassGift shop in Robbinsville
Sightseeing
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StBe sure to visit both sides of the Fontana Dam (top and below) to get an idea of just how much water is behind that dam!
TVA Fontana Dam
Be sure to visit both sides of the Fontana Dam (top and below) to get an idea of just how much water is behind that dam!
Cheoah Dam
Cherohala Skyway, United States
City/town information
A fun little town to visit with lots of little shops, cafes, and a laid back vibe.
168 locals recommend
Bryson City
A fun little town to visit with lots of little shops, cafes, and a laid back vibe.