Our luxury cabin rentals in the Smoky Mountains near the Nantahala Outdoor Center and other activities and attractions in Western North Carolina.

   The Nantahala Gorge will become the center of the kayaking universe
when it hosts the 2013 ICF World Freestyle Kayaking Championships,
September 2–8, 2013.

There's more information about this and other freestyle kayaking events on the Nantahala on this website.


PLANNING TO ATTEND?
We'll have breakfast and shuttle service available for guests during the world championships.
More info

Attractions

Biltmore House

Cherokee Indian Reservation

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Cherokee Warrior Junaluska Memorial and Museum

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

 

Hiking, Biking and Horseback Riding

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Horseback riding

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Mountain biking

Tsali trails

 

Rafting, Fishing and Boating

Turning Stones Fly Fishing

Fishing the Nantahala River, Snowbird Creek, Lake Santeetlah

Whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River —
Click to book with 10% discount at
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Zipline Canopy Tours  Gorge   Andrews

Boating rentals on Nantahala Lake, Santeetlah Lake and Fontana Lake.

Jet boat rides on Fontana Lake

 

Snow Skiiing & Snow Tubing

Scaly Mountain

Cataloochee

 

Scenic Drives

Cherohala Skyway

Blue Ridge Parkway

 

Arts and Crafts

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Performing arts center in Franklin, NC.

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Visual and performing arts of Southern Appalachia

Shopping for handmade crafts or flea markets in Andrews
and at Hayesville's John C. Campbell Folk School

 

“Gem Capitol of the World”
Enjoy a day with the family at one of the many Gem mines in the area. The Sheffield mine as seen on the Travel Channel is one of the few native mines in our area. Search for star rubies and sapphires.
Sheffield Mine
Masons Ruby and Sapphire Mine
Rose Creek Mine
Ruby City