Vince & Sheila's Guidebook
Hiking
Wonderful hiking and spectacular views. About and hour and a half from my home.
307 locals recommend
Chimney Rock
Wonderful hiking and spectacular views. About and hour and a half from my home.
Boating / Fishing
Amazing lake - smoothest skiing you will ever experience.
Bring your boat or can rent them at Almond Boat Park
67 locals recommend
Fontana Lake
Amazing lake - smoothest skiing you will ever experience.
Bring your boat or can rent them at Almond Boat Park
Ziplining
It is a beautiful drive to get to the river. So much to do - ziplining, rafting, ropes course, and eating!
It is not to be missed!
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19It is a beautiful drive to get to the river. So much to do - ziplining, rafting, ropes course, and eating!
It is not to be missed!
Rafting
Rafting on the Nantahala River is great for people of all ages. It is mild rapids and a nice ride down the river.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Rafting on the Nantahala River is great for people of all ages. It is mild rapids and a nice ride down the river.
Food scene
This is an amazing place to eat or just have a drink. Lovely decor and AMAZING food! The best! A bit on the pricier side but well worth a visit!
95 locals recommend
The Bistro at the Everett Hotel
16 Everett StThis is an amazing place to eat or just have a drink. Lovely decor and AMAZING food! The best! A bit on the pricier side but well worth a visit!
Nantahala Brewing Company
5 Deep Creek RdGreat place for some brews and tasty bar food!
High Test Deli
145 Everett StBest subs in town! And some amazing ice cream sandwiches!
Mountain Perks
9 Depot StGreat sammies and salads! And coffee drinks!
After water and air borne sports, this is the place to eat! Great river food!
48 locals recommend
River's End Restaurant
13077 US-19After water and air borne sports, this is the place to eat! Great river food!
Nate And Nick's Pizza
225 Everett StPizza you say - why Yes! And some great wings!
What I love most about this place is they give me the flat side of the wings only - which I love!
67 locals recommend
Anthony's Restaurant
15 Depot StWhat I love most about this place is they give me the flat side of the wings only - which I love!
La Poblana
1341 Main StGreat Mexican food. Outdoor seating adds to its charm!
Now I'm from Cleveland, OH, and we have some of the best Chinese in the nation - no kidding.
And I will say they do a pretty darn good job here in our small mountain town!
14 locals recommend
Iron Wok
33 Rector StNow I'm from Cleveland, OH, and we have some of the best Chinese in the nation - no kidding.
And I will say they do a pretty darn good job here in our small mountain town!
Amazing coffee AND cookies. Don't miss this quaint little shop heading out towards Fontana Lake!
17 locals recommend
Cardinal Coffee
22 Needmore RdAmazing coffee AND cookies. Don't miss this quaint little shop heading out towards Fontana Lake!
MRKT on the Square & Sandra D's
164 Main StreetCoffee, pies AND a great little shop for gifts!
Bar-B-Que Wagon
610 Main StBBQ - what else! And the best!
Train
Don't miss the train! The trip I especially like is the one going into The Nantahala River!
The Polar Express is magical during the holidays!
306 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StDon't miss the train! The trip I especially like is the one going into The Nantahala River!
The Polar Express is magical during the holidays!
NOC
So much to do and see here! Ziplining, rafting, eating and just hanging out by the river!
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19So much to do and see here! Ziplining, rafting, eating and just hanging out by the river!