Guidebook for Robbinsville
Parks & Nature
Unsurpassed mile-high mountain scenery along this 55 mile stretch of highway through Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Slickrock Creek and Citico Creek Wilderness areas. Elevation ranges from 900' up to 5400'.
9 locals recommend
Cherohala Skyway - landmark
4793 Santeetlah RdUnsurpassed mile-high mountain scenery along this 55 mile stretch of highway through Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Slickrock Creek and Citico Creek Wilderness areas. Elevation ranges from 900' up to 5400'.
The ultimate in hiking with hundreds of miles of trails to secluded waterfalls and nature unspoiled.
106 locals recommend
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
5410 Joyce Kilmer RdThe ultimate in hiking with hundreds of miles of trails to secluded waterfalls and nature unspoiled.
America's most popular National Park is a great day trip from the cabin.
382 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains
America's most popular National Park is a great day trip from the cabin.
Sightseeing
Sports car and motorcycle driving enthusiasts from around the world come to drive US 129's famous Tail of the Dragon with 318 curves in 11 miles of secluded mountain highway, no development, no intersecting roads or driveways to interrupt the route. Turns are tight and frequent, guaranteed to give you an adrenaline rush.
93 locals recommend
Tail of the Dragon
17555 Tapoco RdSports car and motorcycle driving enthusiasts from around the world come to drive US 129's famous Tail of the Dragon with 318 curves in 11 miles of secluded mountain highway, no development, no intersecting roads or driveways to interrupt the route. Turns are tight and frequent, guaranteed to give you an adrenaline rush.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Guided whitewater rafting and kayaking
Cheoah River
Guided whitewater rafting & kayaking.
Completed in 1919 the dam was the highest overflow dam in with a height of 225', & it's turbines were the largest in the world. Forms the Cheoah Lake known for fishing, and boating. Also known as the "Fugitive Dam" made famous by Harrison Ford's jump in the movie "The Fugitive".
8 locals recommend
Cheoah Dam
Completed in 1919 the dam was the highest overflow dam in with a height of 225', & it's turbines were the largest in the world. Forms the Cheoah Lake known for fishing, and boating. Also known as the "Fugitive Dam" made famous by Harrison Ford's jump in the movie "The Fugitive".
Built in 1928 forming Santeetlah Lake. Visitors can rent a pontoon boat, fishing boat, jet ski, canoe, flat-water kayak or standup paddle-board from 2 local marinas to cruise the lake or fish. Lake has 76 miles of shore line with most of it undeveloped and maintained by US Forest Service.
Santeetlah Dam
Tapoco RoadBuilt in 1928 forming Santeetlah Lake. Visitors can rent a pontoon boat, fishing boat, jet ski, canoe, flat-water kayak or standup paddle-board from 2 local marinas to cruise the lake or fish. Lake has 76 miles of shore line with most of it undeveloped and maintained by US Forest Service.
At 480' Fontana Dam is the tallest dam east of the Rocky Mountains. Scenic views, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding and fishing.
36 locals recommend
Fontana Dam
At 480' Fontana Dam is the tallest dam east of the Rocky Mountains. Scenic views, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding and fishing.
Built in 1930-1940 for Federal project to create Fontana Lake & Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Creation forced communities that had been in their homes generations to leave. Old Hwy 288 was buried beneath deep waters of Fontana Lake. Hwy 288 was replaced with Lakeview Drive on the North shore of Fontana Lake giving access to old family cemeteries, but Lakeview Drive fell victim to environmental issues and construction stopped and never resumed, giving it the unofficial name "The Road to Nowhere". The Park Service still ferries groups of county residents across Fontana Lake to visit family cemeteries during the summer.
10 locals recommend
Lakeview Drive East
Lakeview Drive EastBuilt in 1930-1940 for Federal project to create Fontana Lake & Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Creation forced communities that had been in their homes generations to leave. Old Hwy 288 was buried beneath deep waters of Fontana Lake. Hwy 288 was replaced with Lakeview Drive on the North shore of Fontana Lake giving access to old family cemeteries, but Lakeview Drive fell victim to environmental issues and construction stopped and never resumed, giving it the unofficial name "The Road to Nowhere". The Park Service still ferries groups of county residents across Fontana Lake to visit family cemeteries during the summer.
Biltmore Estate is a large (6950.4 acre or 10.86 square miles) private estate and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina. Biltmore House, the main residence, is a Châteaux-style mansion built by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet (16,622.8 m2)[2] of floor space (135,280 square feet (12,568 m2) of living area). Still owned by George Vanderbilt's descendants, it stands today as one of the most prominent remaining examples of the Gilded Age.
240 locals recommend
Biltmore House
78 Starnes AveBiltmore Estate is a large (6950.4 acre or 10.86 square miles) private estate and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina. Biltmore House, the main residence, is a Châteaux-style mansion built by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet (16,622.8 m2)[2] of floor space (135,280 square feet (12,568 m2) of living area). Still owned by George Vanderbilt's descendants, it stands today as one of the most prominent remaining examples of the Gilded Age.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc.
“Unto These Hills” Outdoor Drama
Sequoyah National Golf Club
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
305 locals recommend
Cherokee
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc.
“Unto These Hills” Outdoor Drama
Sequoyah National Golf Club
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Drinks & Nightlife
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrHarrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino PkwyArts & Culture
"Appalachian Evening Summer Concert Series", June-August, see stecoahvalleycenter.com for concert lineup & tickets.
23 locals recommend
Stecoah Valley Center
121 School House Rd"Appalachian Evening Summer Concert Series", June-August, see stecoahvalleycenter.com for concert lineup & tickets.
Robbinsville "Music on the Courthouse Square", live music every Friday evening June - August 8:00 - 10:30 PM
19 locals recommend
Ingles Market
2 Sweetwater RdRobbinsville "Music on the Courthouse Square", live music every Friday evening June - August 8:00 - 10:30 PM
Entertainment & Activities
Annual tourist events, festivals & music concerts.
Websites:
info@grahamcountytravel.com
June-August, Friday night free Music on the Square, visitrobbinsville@gmail.com
July-August: Stecoah An Appalachian Bluegrass Evening Concert Series, stecoahvalleycenter.com
2019 EVENTS
March 9-10: Fontana Classic B ass Fishing Tournament
May 1-5: Mini's on the Dragon
May 10: MR2's on the Dragon
May 15-19: Z Dayz on the Dragon
May 25: Cherokee Fading Voices Day
June 14-15: Graham Co Azalea Festival
July 4: Fireworks
July 5-6: Graha
m Co Heritage Festival
August 1-4: Miata's at the Gap XXIII
August 10-11: SCAA Hill Climb
September 9-15: The Dragon Raid, www.thedragonraid.com
September 14: Arts & Crafts Festival
October 5: 7th Annual Colbalt Nation TOTD Event
October 12: Attack the Dragon 12th Annual Meet
October 18-19: Stecoah Valley Fall Harvest Festival
November 30: Robbinsville Christmas Parade
December 14: Robbinsville Hometown Holiday Festival
11 locals recommend
Robbinsville
Websites:
info@grahamcountytravel.com
June-August, Friday night free Music on the Square, visitrobbinsville@gmail.com
July-August: Stecoah An Appalachian Bluegrass Evening Concert Series, stecoahvalleycenter.com
2019 EVENTS
March 9-10: Fontana Classic B ass Fishing Tournament
May 1-5: Mini's on the Dragon
May 10: MR2's on the Dragon
May 15-19: Z Dayz on the Dragon
May 25: Cherokee Fading Voices Day
June 14-15: Graham Co Azalea Festival
July 4: Fireworks
July 5-6: Graha
m Co Heritage Festival
August 1-4: Miata's at the Gap XXIII
August 10-11: SCAA Hill Climb
September 9-15: The Dragon Raid, www.thedragonraid.com
September 14: Arts & Crafts Festival
October 5: 7th Annual Colbalt Nation TOTD Event
October 12: Attack the Dragon 12th Annual Meet
October 18-19: Stecoah Valley Fall Harvest Festival
November 30: Robbinsville Christmas Parade
December 14: Robbinsville Hometown Holiday Festival