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isit NC Smokies is the Haywood County, place you want to gather. VWith wonderful museums like the Shelton House and Gather in the NC Smokies Shook Museum to the vibrant Hart Theatre, there is plenty to Lunch at the Jukebox Junction Restaurant & see and do. We encourage you Day 1 Soda Shoppe will take you back to the 1950s and 60s. Of course, no lunch is complete until you order Cataloochee Ranch to come shop in Downtown  Waynesville or Maggie Valley Arrive early in the afternoon at the Shelton your hand-spun milkshake. Afterwards head over to and relax at Lake Junaluska. Our House, which is a must for anyone intrigued by the Lake Junaluska for a tour of the World Methodist farm-to-table restaurants will be heritage of Haywood County. Built in 1875, it is Council Museum or an afternoon stroll around the Craft Your Appalachian Experience in the NC Smokies ready and waiting for you as you listed on the National Register of Historic Places. lake on the 2.3-mile walking trail. Experience stunning mountain views, handcrafted brews and explore Haywood County. Housed in and around the Shelton House, the In the evening, enjoy a performance at the Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts features Haywood Arts Regional Theatre, known by the Appalachian history in North Carolina’s Haywood County comprehensive exhibits of 19th century crafts. locals as the “HART.” This year-round theater Afterwards, head over to Downtown Waynesville features productions from classics like Macbeth to he gateway to views of surrounding mountain ranges) and Indian models) and engaging exhibits that to spend some time strolling down historic Main Broadway musicals like Hello Dolly. National Park and home to over 46 Purchase Knob (especially popular in the focus on bikes used for racing and military Street and visiting the many specialty stores that Tmiles of the scenic , autumn for brilliant fall foliage views). Guests purposes. More history is found in the line both sides. Mast General Store is the emporium Haywood County is the ideal place for groups who prefer to view the Smokies from the Shook-Smathers House, which was built in with a little bit of something for everyone. If you Day 3 to have an authentic Appalachian experience. comfort of their bus can ride along the 1795 and believed to be the oldest standing want to take a treat home for that furry friend, Whether your group prefers to explore Blue Ridge Parkway. Haywood County is frame-built house in western North Carolina. stop by Smoky Mountain Dog Bakery. While Begin the day by visiting Catalooche Ranch a variety of hiking trails, settle in for a also home to the most beautiful waterfalls in Groups can also embark on a culinary downtown, stop at Boojum Brewing Company to for breakfast with a local storyteller, and since it farm-to-table meal or browse boutiques in the Smoky Mountains, and many short trails adventure through the county’s many micro- sample a locally made beer. Finally, if you need an borders Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it’s the county’s many charming towns, Haywood offer plenty of sightseeing opportunities. breweries and farm-to-table restaurants. afternoon pick-me-up, stop by Sunburst Market the ideal location for extraordinary mountain County can tailor an unforgettable North Groups looking for low-impact waterfall hikes Three Haywood businesses welcome groups for some farm-to-table flavors. views. Carolina visit. should visit Soco Falls, Looking Glass Falls or for tastings and an inside look at the brewing For dinner, head over to Maggie Valley and Afterwards, head through Maggie Valley for a Straddling the border of Tennessee and Upper & Lower Falls at Graveyard Fields. process (Bearwaters Brewing Company, J. Arthurs Restaurant for some prime rib and their stop at Elevated Mountain Distillery and a genuine North Carolina, Great Smoky Mountains Want to take a deep dive into Haywood Boojum Brewing Company and Frog Level famous gorgonzola cheese salad. whiskey experience. The 11,000-sq.-ft. facility National Park is one of America’s most County’s rich history? The area includes Brewing Company), showcase the rich craft includes the distillery, barrel storage, bottling area, visited national parks and home to a stunning several museums and historic sites filled with beer tradition of North Carolina. For a craft product development and gift shop. variety of plant and animal life. Cataloochee preserved artifacts and friendly guides who spirits experience, arrange a tour at Elevated Day 2 Finally, grab some last-minute gifts at Maggie Valley, one of the most remote and beautiful can illuminate groups about North Carolina Mountain Distilling Company. Groups will Mountaineer Crafts, where they have endless areas of the park, is nestled in the heart of heritage. The Shelton House Museum walk through the facility’s barrel storage, Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel. Then crafts, delicious homemade fudge and a creekside Haywood County. With several hiking trails, and The Museum of NC Handicrafts in bottling area, product development lab and head out to explore the Western North Carolina picnic area for relaxing. streams for fishing and preserved buildings Waynesville feature comprehensive exhibits gift shop before sampling premium whiskey, Quilt Trail, stopping in Clyde to tour the Shook from the early 1900s, there is plenty to on 19th century Appalachian crafts such as vodka and moonshine. Museum and right next door in Canton the Colonial Theatre, which opened in 1932. explore in Cataloochee Valley. The area’s most quilts, coverlets and dulcimers in addition VISIT NC SMOKIES popular trails include the Little Cataloochee to four acres of gardens. Visit the Wheels Ben Wilder Church Hike (where visitors will learn Through Time Museum to see a collection VISIT NC SMOKIES [email protected] Ben Wilder 800-334-9036 about the valley’s 19th century settlers), of over 300 vintage American motorcycles [email protected], 800-334-9036 VisitNCSmokies.com Black Balsam Knob (which offers sweeping (including Harley-Davidson, Excelsior and VisitNCSmokies.com  I October 2018 >> LeisureGroupTravel.com LeisureGroupTravel.com << December 2018 n 

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