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PLAN YOUR JOURNEY: PG Blueways 6-7 #LoveNCSmokies 8-9 Campgrounds & Recreation Areas 10-11 Hiking, Biking & Horseback Riding Trails 12 Kids Adventures 13 Must-Do Adventures 14-15 National Parks & National Forests 16-17 Outdoor Experiences 18-19 Scenic Byways 20-21 Waterfalls 22-25 WESTERN NC REGION: Bryson City 26-35 Cherokee 36-41 Fontana, Robbinsville & Lake Santeetlah 42-49 Franklin & Nantahala 50-61 Hayesville & Brasstown 62-67 Highlands, Cashiers, Glenville, 68-71 Sapphire & Scaly Mountain Murphy & Andrews 72-77 Sylva, Dillsboro, Balsam & Cullowhee 78-83 Waynesville & Maggie Valley 84-89

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ScenicByways_Smoky3 copy.indd 1 11/19/18 2:17 PM National Water Trail Little Tennessee River 167 Miles of Waterways • River & Watershed comprise one of the richest archaeological areas in the SE of U.S. • River drains portions of 3 national forests: Chattahoochee, Cherokee & Nantahala

Nantahala Lake • Only place to find Kokanee Salmon in the Southeast.

Miles of Blueways • Sits above Natahala Gorge

Rivers Running through NC Smokies & into • Known for scenic beauty, Fontana Lake: crystal-clear waters, excellent

• Cheoah River fishing. • Little Tennessee River Nantahala River • Oconaluftee River • Tuckasegee River • Offers family-friendly rapids & These rivers create the Largest Outdoor Recreation areas in kayaking.

Southeastern United States! • America’s most popular 8 Known as the Great Rivers & Great Lakes of the Great Smokies! miles of rapids-Class II & III.

Grab a copy of the Blueways map from the Smoky Mountain Host • One the top 100 Trout streams Visitor Center, 4437 Georgia Road, Franklin, 828-369-9606 or online at in U.S. smokymountainblueways.com. Oconaluftee River Cheoah River • Considered sacred waters by the Cherokee. • Located near Robbinsville • Popular for: Canoeing, Tubing & • Unique Features: Exciting Wading. Rapids - Class IV & V River drops 2,000 feet over 10 (during release days) • miles.

• One of the most physically • Famous for Rainbow, Brook & demanding rivers in the Brown Trout. world! Fontana Lake Santeetlah Lake

• Offers best smallmouth • 8 miles from Appalachian Trail. bass fishing. • 50 primitive campsites & 200 • Enjoy: Boating, Floating & miles of trails - Cheoah District. Kayaking. • Variety of fishing: Bass, Crappie, • Hikers enjoy views from Walleye, Bream & Trout. observation tower on Clingmans Dome. Lake Glenville • Only 8 miles from Cashiers Tuckasegee River • 26 miles of shoreline. • Known as the “Tuck”

• Highest elevation lake east of • Popular for Floating, Fishing, the Mississippi. Tubing, Canoeing, Rafting, • Known to avid fisherman for Kayaking & Fly Fishing. smallmouth Bass.

6 BLUEWAYS 7 BLUEWAYS A FEW REASONS TO #LoveNCSmokies

• Western NC Region - Most of • Pristine Waterways - Best Trout the Highest-Elevation Mountains Fishing in the World in the U.S.

• Rich Appalachian Heritage - See • See Unique Views - From The Craftsmanship found in Handcrafted Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Furniture, Pottery, Quilts & Music gsmr.com

• The Nantahala Outdoor Center - Best Outfitters on Earth per National • Bluegrass - Enjoy great Local Music & Geographic Adventure Magazine Traditional Clogging noc.com blueridgemusicnc.com

• Get Lucky - Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Resort, Cherokee and/or Harrah’s • Water, Water, Water - Swimming, Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel, Waterfalls, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Murphy Paddleboarding, Tubing & Fishing caesars.com visitsmokies.org

• Absorb Culture - Cherokee showcases History of Tribe, Living Re-enactments of • Drive Away Your Troubles - Blue Ridge Village Life & Authentic Cherokee Parkway, Cherohala Skyway & NC Scenic artwork Byways

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• Nantahala & Pisgah National Forests - Two of the most visited National Forests in the U.S. fs.usda.gov visitsmokies.org

8 9 campgrounds recreation areas campgrounds & recreation areas &

NANTAHALA NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST NATIONAL FOREST Handicap Accessible Hiking Trail Horse Trail Trail Bike Swimming Ramp Boat Canoe/Rafting Fishing Views Scenic Ampitheater Information Required Fee Camping Picnic Area Restrooms Space Trailer Dump Station Trailer Showers Drinking Water 1 Balsam Lake Open April-Oct ● 1 Balsam Lake ● ● ● 2 Bob Allison Campground Open year-round ● ● ● 2 Bob Allison ● 3 Cable Cove Open April-Oct ● ● ● ● ● 3 Cable Cove ● ● ● 4 Cheoah Point Open April-Oct ● ● ● ● ● 4 Cheoah Point ● ● ● ● 5 Cherokee Lake Open year-round ● ● ● 5 Cherokee Lake ● ● 6 Cliffside Lake Open May-Oct ● ● ● ● 6 Cliffside Lake ● ● ● ● 7 Ferebee Memorial Open year-round ● 7 Ferebee Memorial ● ● 8 Fires Creek Open year-round ● ● 8 Fires Creek ● ● 9 Horse Cove* Open year-round ● ● ● ● 9 Horse Cove* ● ● 10 Hurricane Primitive Open April 16-Dec 31 ● ● 10 Hurricane Primitive ● ● ● 11 Jackrabbit Mountain Open May-Sept ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 11 Jackrabbit Mountain ● ● ● ● ● ● 12 Joyce Kilmer Open year-round ● ● ● 12 Joyce Kilmer ● ● 13 Nantahala Gorge Open year-round ● 13 Nantahala Gorge ● ● ● 14 Rattler Ford*** Open mid-Apr-mid Oct ● ● 14 Rattler Ford*** ● ● 15 Snowbird Open year-round ● ● 15 Snowbird ● 16 Standing Indian Open April-Nov ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 16 Standing Indian ● ● ● 17 Sunburst Open May-Nov ● ● ● ● 17 Sunburst ● 18 Tsali Open April-Oct ● ● ● ● ● 18 Tsali ● ● ● ● ● ● 19 Van Hook Glade Open May-Oct ● ● ● ● 19 Van Hook Glade ● 20 Wayah Bald Open April 16-Dec 31 ● ● 20 Wayah Bald ● ● 21 Whiteside Mountain Open year-round 21 Whiteside Mountain ● ● 22 Whitewater Falls Open year-round ● 22 Whitewater Falls ● ●

***For reservations 877.444.6777 or visit recreation.gov. ***For reservations 877.444.6777 or visit recreation.gov. Call the ranger station if Call the ranger station if you have additional questions about facilities and activities you have additional questions about facilities and activities

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS GREAT SMOKY NATIONAL PARK MOUNTAINS 1 Balsam Mountain* Open year-round ● ● ● ● ● 1 Balsam Mountain* ● ● ● 2 Cades Cove** Open year-round ● ● ● ● ● 2 Cades Cove** ● ● ● ● ● ● 3 Cataloochee Open April-Oct ● ● ● ● ● 3 Cataloochee ● ● ● 4 Deep Creek Open May-Oct ● ● ● ● ● 4 Deep Creek ● ● ● ● 5 Elkmont* Open year-round ● ● ● ● ● 5 Elkmont* ● ● ● ● ● ● 6 Smokemont** Open year-round ● ● ● ● ● 6 Smokemont** ● ● ● ● ● ● ● *In winter no water or fee **Weather Permitting *In winter no water or fee **Weather Permitting

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10 CAMPGROUNDS & CAMPGROUNDS & 11 RECREATION AREAS RECREATION AREAS cap Acessible Smoky Mountain River Scaly Mountain Outdoor Adventures & Smoky Center, TRAIL NAME Miles Easy Moderate Difficult Trail Bike Horse Trail Fishing Handi Mountain Tubing, Highlands Appalachian Trail to Charlie’s Bunion 4 ● ● Sylva & Cherokee Summer & Winter tubing, ice skating. Appalachian Trail to Wesser Bald 2 ● Deep Creek Tubing, Ultra Star Multi-tainment Bartram Trail 37.7 ● Bryson City Centers, Cherokee & Benton Mackaye Trail 300 ● ● ● Fontana Village Resort, Murphy Fontana Dam Harrah’s Cherokee & Big Indian Horse Trail 8 ● ● ● Pool, and mini golf. Valley River Casino Big Snowbird Trail 12.7 ● ● Resorts GEM MINING Arcade, Bowling. Fire Mountain Trails 10.5 ● ● Mason’s Ruby & Sapphire Mine, Gold WHITEWATER Fires Creek Area Trails .3-5.4 ● ● ● ● ● City Gem Mine, Rose RAFTING Fontana Village Trails 20 ● ● ● ● Creek Gem Mine, Nantahala Outdoor Primitive Outback, Center, Carolina Jackrabbit Mountain 14 ● ● ● Kayaking & Gem Mining, Outfitters, Rolling Andy’s Trout Farm, Jackrabbit Mountain Trail 2.5 ● ● Thunder, Wildwater and Jackson Hole Trading Brookside, Bryson City Joyce Kilmer Memorial Trail 2 ● ● Post & Gem Mine, Ages 7+. Deep Creek Gem Mine, Mallonee Trail 5 ● ● ● Franklin, Highlands, Bryson ZIPLINING Maple Springs Observation Point 800' ● ● City and Murphy. Nantahala Outdoor Center, Wildwater and Mountains-to-Sea Trail 108 ● ● ● Great Smoky Mountains Highlands Aerial Park, Railroad, Bryson City Panthertown Valley 30 ● ● Bryson City and Highlands

Santeetlah Bike Trails 15 ● ● ● TROUT FISHING GOAT FEEDING & Andy’s Trout Farm and VIEWING Santeetlah Lake Trail 15 ● ● Scaly Mountain Outdoor Goats On The Roof, Center, Tsali Recreation Area 15 ● ● ● Franklin Tiger, GA and Highlands Western Carolina University Trail 6.6 ● ● BISON VIEWING Whiteside Mountain Trail 2 ● Buffalo Creek Vacations, Clyde Yellow Mountain Trail 6.4 ●

12 HIKING, BIKING KIDS ADVENTURES 13 & HORSEBACK RIDING 4. Count Your Luck at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort A casino, luxury hotel with fine dining options, world- renowned spa and event center, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort offers a luxurious experience within the North Carolina Smoky Mountains. The new Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy offers many of the same amazing amenities with over 60,000 square feet of IN THE gaming. Book your stay at caesars.com/harrahs-cherokee 5. Mosey Along The Blue Ridge Parkway NORTH CAROLINA Named “America’s Favorite Drive,” the Parkway–a National Scenic Byway–offers 469 miles connecting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. If you need to stretch your legs, there are ample Great Smokies recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities just off the road. However long you drive, make sure to get out and personally witness the natural beauty of one of the world’s most diverse displays of flora and fauna. blueridgeparkway.org 1. Take a Trip on The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 6. Unwind at Breweries and Wineries Departing from historic Bryson City, this scenic excursion The explosion of craft breweries is happening all over the railroad has a variety of trips and packages for any kind of Smokies! Craft breweries are now operating in Andrews, adventure. Take in the fresh air while riding on open-air Bryson City, Cashiers, Cherokee, Franklin, Hayesville, gondola car trips, or enjoy a gourmet meal in a first-class Highlands, Murphy, Sylva and Waynesville, with more dining car during the food-friendly trips. gsmr.com opening all the time. Travelers could spend days exploring each small town’s unique breweries and never visit the 2. Book an Adventure with Nantahala Outdoor Center same place twice. avlbrewers.com Named “One of the Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure, Nantahala Outdoor Center offers While you wind your way through the mountains, take a range of adventures to get your family enjoying the some time to explore the scenic beauty and taste the fruits outdoors. Choose from family-friendly outdoor adventures of our vineyards. Western North Carolina’s wineries and including Nantahala River whitewater rafting, a new vineyards provide the perfect setting to imbibe, relax and Mountaintop Zip Line Tour in the Nantahala Gorge and a revel in the natural beauty of this region. Visit ncwine.org for family-friendly Zip Line Adventure Park. noc.com a helpful interactive map of all the wineries in the region. 3. Feel the Influence of Cherokee Located in the heart of Western North Carolina, Cherokee is a culture, a people and a sovereign nation. Take a mud-spattering romp through the nearby Great Smoky Mountains, while hearing the creation legend in the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, or watch the profound outdoor drama “Unto These Hills.” See how the Cherokee lived two and a half centuries ago at the Oconaluftee Indian Village, an authentic working village with dwellings, residents and artisans right out of the 1760s. Plan. Play. Visit. And discover at: visitcherokeenc.com

14 MUST-DO ADVENTURES Nantahala National Forest Blue Ridge Parkway Nantahala National Forest is the largest The most visited unit of the National Park of the four national forests in North System, the Blue Ridge Parkway is known for Carolina, covering just over half-a- its stunning views, abundant hiking trails, million acres. There are more than picnic areas, campsites and informational 27,000 acres of designated wilderness exhibits. Named “America’s Favorite Drive,” found in its hills, including Ellicott Rock, the Parkway offers 469 miles connecting the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock and the Southern Great Smoky Mountains National Park in NC Nantahala Wilderness. to the Shenandoah National Park in VA and is definitely worth the trip. Experience the The Nantahala National Forest is world’s most diverse display of flora and fauna. renowned for whitewater rafting, blueridgeparkway.org mountain biking, camping and hiking. World-renowned trails including The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Appalachian Trail, Bartram’s Trail and Straddling NC and TN, the Great Smoky the Mountains-To-Sea Trail all meander Mountains National Park encompasses over through the forest. fs.fed.us half-a-million acres, making it the largest national park in the East. It has more species Pisgah National Forest of plants, animals and insects than anywhere The Pisgah National Forest began as a else in the world, rivaling even the rainforests. part of George Vanderbilt’s private estate. Hike on one of the more than 900 miles of trails The area west of Vanderbilt’s Asheville in the park. Locals agree that the NC side of the Biltmore Estate was sold to the federal park is considered more pristine and tranquil government after his death in 1914 and and is less heavily used than the TN side. became the first tracts of the now half- nps.gov million-acre Pisgah National Forest. Today, Pisgah is home to the Shining Rock Wilderness Area, Max Patch, the Harmon Den Bear Preserve, The Cradle of Forestry and Sliding Rock. fs.fed.us

The folkways of Appalachia Just off of U.S. Highway 441 through Great Smoky Mountains National Park sits Mingus Mill, a historic gristmill built in 1886 and a living piece of Smoky Mountain history. Visitors can purchase corn meal and other mill-related items while seeing how a real mill works. Just a half mile down the road at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, you’ll find The Mountain Farm Museum. Mingus Creek Trail, Cherokee, NC

16 NATIONAL PARKS & NATIONAL PARKS & 17 NATIONAL FORESTS NATIONAL FORESTS Horseback Riding Whether it’s an all-day ride with a picnic or a shorter excursion, children and adults of all ages will enjoy a guided horseback-riding trip through the mountains. To book a trip, check out one of the many operating stables in the Smokies, including Arrowmont Stables & Cabins, Cataloochee Ranch, Chunky Gal Stables and Smokemont Stables.

Motorcycling For a winding trip through the mountains, take a tour on The Dragon, which is considered “THE DESTINATION” for thousands of motorcycle and sports car fans throughout the spring, summer and fall. Along your way, stop by Deal’s Gap Motorcycle Resort for a bite to eat, shop or a place to stay. Motorcycles are available to rent at Smoky Mountain Steel Horses in Waynesville.

Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails Whether you want short or long, difficult or easy, trees or waterways, there are mountain biking and hiking trails for every adventure, and then more trails on top of that.

Rafting and Kayaking The North Carolina Great Smokies are known for whitewater rafting. Named “One of the Best Outfitters on Earth” by FOR THE National Geographic Adventure, Nantahala Outdoor Center offers a wide array of adventures for everyone in your group. If you’re looking for tamer, family-friendly river experiences, WHOLE FAMILY the Tuckasegee River and the Little Tennessee River are perfect places to get children out on the water. There are plenty of companies that book trips on these rivers, including Smoky Mountain River Adventures in Whittier and Fishing Primitive Outback Kayaking & Gem Mining in Otto. For more Nationally recognized for native and stocked trout, fishermen exciting rafting experiences, check out Brookside, Carolina are happy to explore the many lakes, creeks and rivers that run Outfitters, Rolling Thunder and Wildwater. through the area. Cherokee is a former site of the U.S. National Fly Fishing Championships and offers some of the best fishing in the Tubing U.S. You’ll fall in love with the beautiful freestone streams stocked Downhill tubing in the North Carolina Smokies offer with trout that flow through Qualla Boundary. Jackson County breathtaking mountain views. Celebrate the outdoors and has a fly-fishing trail that is sure to amaze, considering it was have more fun than ever this summer and winter by tubing the first of its kind in the country. If that isn’t enough, now Swain and ice skating at Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. The town County has one too and Bryson City is home to the Fly Fishing of Highlands has an ice skating rink at Kelsey-Hutchinson Museum Of the Southern Appalachians! Park.

Nonresident and resident fishing permits can be purchased online. Special Water Tubing and Paddleboarding tribal fishing permits can be acquired to fish on the Qualla Boundary of One of summer’s sweetest pleasures in the North Carolina the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at fishcherokee.com. Smokies is floating along the cool mountain waters. No tube? No worries. All four rivers have companies to outfit Gem Mining you with a tube. Some more popular spots are Deep Many gem mines in the region offer a wonderful experience Creek Tubing in Bryson City; Smoky Mountain Tubing on as adults and children sift through locally mined soil to try and the Oconaluftee River in Cherokee; Smoky Mountain uncover valuable stones. Deep Creek Tubing/Campground, Bryson Adventures in Whittier; on the Tuckasegee River and City; Gold City Gem Mines, Franklin; Jackson Hole Gem Mines, Primitive Outback on the Little Tennessee River south of Highlands; Mason’s Ruby and Sapphire Mine, Franklin; Rose Creek Franklin in Otto. If standing is more your thing, try the Mine, Franklin; Primitive Outback Kayaking & Gem Mining, Otto; increasingly popular paddleboarding. and Andy’s Trout Farm, Otto all offer an unforgettable experience. Zip Lining Golfing If you’ve taken the time to see the forest from the trails, perhaps Gentle slopes and woods-rimmed fairways beckon pros and it’s time to get a bird’s-eye view. Three popular spots are the amateurs alike to indulge in a relaxing, scenic game at Sequoyah Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City; Wildwater Nantahala National Golf Club and Sky Valley Country Club. Gorge Adventure Center in Wesser and the Highlands Aerial Park at Scaly Mountain.

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Follow the byways, and you will see some of the most breathtaking scenery in the North Carolina Great Smokies. Designated specifically to give visitors and residents a chance 4 Nantahala Byway to experience a bit of North Carolina history, geography and The Cherokee used “Nantahala” to mean “Land of the culture, they also raise awareness for the protection and Noonday Sun.” Why noonday? Well, likely for the steep walls preservation of area treasures. For more information, visit that frame the Nantahala Gorge, an impressive site you’ll ncdot.gov/travel/scenic to guide your tour along the region’s tour as part of this swirling byway. Nearby, the Nantahala Scenic Byways. River has become legendary for its whitewater. Just depart from Marble, head east and don’t stop until you pass Wesser. 43 miles • 1.5 hours Cherokee, Graham, Jackson and Swain counties

5 Smoky Mountain Scenic Byway Travel through the Great Smoky Mountains National 1 Cherohala Skyway Park, renowned for its diverse plant and animal life. A Esquire magazine said, “It’s like driving through a car trip along this road puts you in close proximity to some commercial.” Connecting the Cherokee National Forest to of North Carolina’s most captivating wildlife, and gives the Nantahala National Forest, this clean, smooth highway a glimpse of the Southern Appalachian pioneer culture encourages you to open up your sports car or pause your that once dominated the region. Just hop off the Blue RV for a sandwich and the beautiful sights. And the skyway Ridge Parkway onto U.S. 441 near the Qualla Boundary vs. byway bit? Once you drive it, you’ll understand. of the Cherokee Indian Reservation and head north 20 miles • 45 minutes • Graham County into Tennessee. 16.5 miles • 35 minutes • Swain County

2 Forest Heritage Scenic Byway 6 Waterfall Byway Take off on U.S. 276 North from Brevard on the Forest Strangely powerful or eerily tranquil, waterfalls do have a Heritage Scenic Byway to see the Cradle of Forestry, way of casting a spell. If you happen to be a fan, this is your the Pink Beds and Shining Rock Wilderness. byway. Winding 98 miles and featuring more than 200 distinct 65 miles • 2 hours waterfalls, it begins at U.S. 64’s intersection with NC 215. Haywood, Transylvania and Jackson counties Where it ends is likely somewhere far deeper within you. 98 miles • 3.5 hours 3 Indian Lakes Scenic Byway Clay, Jackson, Macon and Transylvania counties Where NC 28 meets U.S. 129 near the Tennessee border, fans of crystalline lakes (especially those 7 Whitewater Way featuring Indian names) will find their calling. Just Quick: You have three guesses as to what you’ll encounter leave what’s known as “The Dragon” and discover the on this scenic byway. The aptly named Whitewater Way first landmark, Fontana Dam. From there, you’ll have is named for Whitewater Falls, which is the highest a hard time watching the road as you pass the likes of waterfall east of the Rockies. Take NC 281 and hike Fontana Village and Stecoah on the way to the byway’s the many trails leading to spectacular rushing water. meandering end. Bathroom breaks are a must. 57 miles • 1.5 hours 9 miles • 20 minutes Swain, Graham and Cherokee counties Transylvania and Jackson counties

20 21 SCENIC BYWAYS SCENIC BYWAYS *Waterfall number corresponds with the fold-out map* Waterfalls Town County Description Big Laurel Falls & 1 Otto Macon Easy 0.5-mile trail, 30-foot cascading falls, tumbles into pool. Mooney Falls

2 Bridal Veil Falls Highlands Macon Visible from U.S. 64, waterfall drops 45 feet, can walk behind.

Bust-Yer-Butt 3 Highlands Macon Popular swimming hole, can jump off a boulder. Falls

4 Carlton Falls Sapphire Jackson In Panthertown Valley, variety of photo ops.

Chasteen Creek 5 Cherokee Swain Great stop for campers staying at Smokemont Campground. Falls

6 Courthouse Falls Balsam Grove Transylvania Hike 1/2 mile, pool at base is deep, water is clear & cold.

250 foot falls, cascades viewable from road, safest approach on 7 Cullasaja Falls Franklin Macon Franklin side.

Also known as Upper Cullasaja Falls, 65-foot fall, NW of High- 8 Dry Falls Highlands Macon lands.

9 Frolictown Falls Sapphire Jackson 15-foot waterfall, vertical drop, great stop on Great Wall Trail.

One-mile trail hike is steep & rough but consist of three 60 foot 10 Glen Falls Highlands Macon falls each.

In Pinnacle Park, near urban area, 35-foot upper drop with cas- 11 Gina Falls Sylva Jackson cades below.

Granny Burrell 12 Sapphire Jackson Kid-friendly-sliding, swimming, sunbathing @ beach, large pool. Falls

Greenland Creek 13 Sapphire Jackson Steep cascade drops on boulder ledges, cascades into deep pool. Falls

14 High Falls Glenville Jackson Also known as Cullowhee Falls, has two-section free fall over cliff.

Indian Creek Easy 1.6 mile roundtrip hike allows you to enjoy two beautiful 15 Bryson City Swain Falls waterfalls.

16 Jawbone Falls Glenville Jackson Small island downstream & a pool, picturesque spot.

Juney Whank Divided in upper & lower, both viewed from footbridge, 90 foot 17 Bryson City Swain Falls drop.

Leatherwood Falls 18 Hayesville Clay 75-foot falls visible from picnic area. Paved trail, great for kids! @ Fires Creek

Looking Glass 19 Brevard Transylvania Roadside gorgeous views, just off Blue Ridge Pkwy, near Brevard. Falls Qualla 20 Mingo Falls Cherokee 120 foot high, tallest in the southern Appalachians. Boundary

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21 Moses Creek Falls Cullowhee Jackson Calling all daredevils: 100-foot, a bit difficult to see, steep.

22 Mouse Creek Falls Waynesville Haywood Tiered water cascades, swimming, popular & beautiful.

23 North Shoal Creek Falls Murphy Cherokee Stunning 30’ tall, cascades over rock layers, offers tranquility.

24 Rainbow Falls Brevard Transylvania Exceptionally beautiful, 150 ft. enormous falls-near Gorges St. Park.

25 Rock Slab Falls Cherokee Swain Gentle waterfall, sparkling bands of quartz.

26 Rough Butt Creek Falls Cullowhee Jackson 30-foot waterfall falls, small pool and rocks coated in moss.

27 Rufus Morgan Falls Franklin Macon West of Franklin-65 foot falls, 1 mi. hike, family friendly.

This is an interior trail with a noted fishing spot. 28 Sassafras Falls Robbinsville Graham Moderate to Strenuous.

29 Secret Falls Highlands Macon 50-foot Hidden Oasis, (known: Big Shoals Falls) cascades into serene pool.

30 Schoolhouse Falls Sapphire Jackson Best in Summer, 18-foot falls of Panthertown Valley, a mix of cascades.

31 Silver Run Falls Cashiers Jackson 200 yard trail, 25-foot falls, observation points.

32 Sliding Rock Brevard Transylvania Near Brevard, sliders ride water 60-foot flat, 8 ft. pool.

33 Soco Falls Maggie Valley Jackson 5-minute trail, double waterfall-edge of Cherokee Indian Reservation.

34 Tom Branch Falls Bryson City Swain Wide path, 80-ft. Falls, many benches to admire the falls.

35 Toxaway Falls Brevard Transylvania 150-foot falls, seen by car, US64 E. near Rosman.

36 Whitewater Falls Cashiers Jackson Highest falls E. of Rockies, falling 811 feet-Nantahala Nat’l Forest.

37 Yellow Creek Falls Robbinsville Graham Gorgeous falls-Nantahala Nat’l Forest, easy trail, swimming hole.

ncwaterfalls.info Numbers above correspond with the fold-out map visitsmokies.org/waterfalls

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AGRITOURISM DINING

Swain County Farmer’s Market Big Wesser Organic produce, plants, Enjoy a hearty trout, honey, jams, quail meal at the and rabbit as well as an intersection of the array of local crafts. 9am to Appalachian Trail and the 1pm on Fridays from May Nantahala River. Pets welcome. through October. 13077 Hwy 19 W. At the Barn Island Street, Bryson City 28713 Bryson City. 828-488-7174 • 828.488.3848 • noc.com facebook.com/SwainCounty Farmers Market River’s End Restaurant BLUEWAYS Fuel up for a day The Nantahala River of adventure at Nantahala’s Road to Nowhere A popular spot offering Gastropub, where every seat Bryson City river rafting and kayaking is a riverside seat! through family-friendly 13077 Hwy 19 W. rapids. It features eight Bryson City 28713 miles of Class II rapids 828-488-7172 • before splashing through the noc.com exciting Class III whitewater of Nantahala Falls. Fryemont Inn Full country 27 miles from Franklin CULTURE/MUSEUMS breakfast, four-course dinners. Prime Fly Fishing Museum of the 31 miles to Fontana rib, lamb & trout, full bar, Southern Appalachians fine wines. Exhibits/videos of legendary 245 Fryemont St. “Stream Blazers,” evolution Bryson City 28713 of rods/reels, knots, fly- 828-488-2159 • 800-845-4879 • 10.2 miles to Cherokee - Eastern tying, gear, gamefish, fryemontinn.com Cherokee Reservation history. 210 Main Street, Bryson City Heavenly Fudge Depot • Gateway to Great Smoky Mtns National 838-488-3681 • & Shoppe Park & part of Appalachian Trail flyfishingmuseum.org Fudge, chocolate, truffles, candy, coffee, drinks Smoky 255 C Everett Street • 3 Vibrant Recreation Areas in Bryson City: Mountain Bryson City 28713 Deep Creek - Known for Camping, Hiking, Mountain Train Museum 828-488-4447 • Biking, Picnicking, Tubing & Waterfall: Tom Branch Falls Catch the Fudgedepot.com spirit of model The Nantahala Gorge - World-Class Whitewater railroading. Museum ranked Pop-N- Destination in top ten in U.S. GSMR Jacks owned and operated. Gourmet Tsali Recreation - One of the Finest Mountain Biking 100 Greenlee St., Bryson City 28713 Popcorn Trail Systems in the country. 828-488-5200 • 866-872-4681 If you haven’t tried Pop-N- gsmr.com/smoky-mountain- Jacks gourmet popcorn, you trains-museum don’t know Jack. • Hidden Gems / Popular Attractions: 225-B Everett St. The Road to Nowhere - Find out the story behind Swain County Bryson City 28713 “The Road to Nowhere.” greatsmokies.com/road-nowhere/ Heritage Museum 828-620-3931• Photos, exhibits, video about pop-n-jacks.com Tubing on Deep Creek - Family Fun for the entire day! life of early settlers in small

Experience the thrill of riding an Inner Tube down the mountain communities. Children’s activity area. rapids in the GSM National Park. Tubing Season: 2 Everett Street, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Bryson City 28713 828-488-7857 • 800-867-9246 SwainHeritageMuseum.com greatsmokies.com

BRYSON CITY 27 EVENTS/WEDDINGS McKinley Edwards Inn Specializing in intimate weddings to make your special day perfect. On- site coordinator. Catering available. 208 Arlington Ave. Bryson City 28713 828-488-9626 • Mckinleyedwardsinn.com

GEM MINES SHOPS Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground GEM MINING 1090 West Deep Creek Rd. Bryson City 28713 828-488-6055 • Deepcreekcamping.com

LODGING Fryemont Inn Historic inn Calhoun on national House Inn & register. Suites Breakfast and dinner Affordable, included, restaurant, bar, 4-room luxury suites, private swimming pool, fireplace, baths, private entrances, A/C, suites. king beds, full kitchens, WiFi, 245 Fryemont St Showtime. Bryson City 28713 110 Bryson Ave. 828-488-2159 • 800-845-4879 Bryson City 28713 fryemontinn.com 828-788-0505 • calhounhouse.com McKinley Edwards Inn NOC Cabins Charming Mountainside historical inn cabins lodging with stunning views of the just steps from Smoky Mountains, clean, rafting, biking, hiking, comfortable rooms, riverside dining, and the delicious breakfast. Outfitter’s Store. 208 Arlington Avenue 13077 Hwy 19 W. Bryson City 28713 Bryson City 28713 828-488-9626 • 828-785-5018 • 800-232-7238 mckinleyedwardsinn.com noc.com

Sleep Inn Nantahala Cabins, One mile from Great Inc. Smoky Mountains Your Nantahala Railroad. Minutes getaway. Cabin from Cherokee Indian rentals and adventure Reservation, Harrah’s planning. We specialize in Cherokee Casino. making memories. 500 Veterans Blvd. 580 Nantahala Cabins Lane Bryson City 28713 Bryson City 28713 828-488-0326 • 828-488-1622 • sleepinbrysoncitync.com nantahalacabins.com

28 BRYSON CITY LODGING Two Rivers Lodge American Family Owned Great Smokys Cabin Rentals & Operated motel, cabins, We have vacation cabins for kitchenettes, porches, pool, everyone, hot tubs, game riverside, park, bonfire, rooms, spectacular views, pavillion, grills, fishing. pets welcome. 5280 Ela Rd. 1181 Main St. Bryson City 28713 Bryson City 28713 828-488-2284 • 828-488-4630 • 800-655-9771 tworiverslodgenc.com gscrnc.com Watershed Cabins Sky Ridge Yurts Vast selection of vacation Ready to break out of the rentals: simple woodsy regular cabin routine? Come cabins to luxury lakefront experience Sky Ridge. homes. Pet friendly. 200 Sky Ridge Dr. 162 Everett St. Bryson City 28713 Bryson City 28713 704-701-5696 • 888-604-3075 • skyridgeyurts.com watershedcabins.com

Smoky Mountain Modern Watershed Resort Modern architecture and Near Bryson City and style in vacation rentals, new Nantahala River. Fifty acres, construction, or home sales. hiking trails, trout pond, 162 Everett Street waterfall, yard games. Bryson City 28713 137 W. Watershed Rd. 828-538-4225 • Bryson City 28713 [email protected] 877-784-0688 • watershedresort.com

BRYSON CITY, NC RAFTING/KAYAKING Brookside Rafting Whitewater rafting available Nantahala from campground. Creekside Outdoor sites, country store. Center 764 US Hwy 19 Family-friendly Nantahala 28781 rafting with the best; named 828-321-5209 • 800-848-7238 “#1 Vacation with a Splash!” brooksiderafting.com by Good Morning America. 13077 Hwy 19 W Rolling Thunder Bryson City 28713 River Company 828-785-5082 • 800-232-7238 The preferred rafting noc.com company for over 40 years. Family-friendly trips daily Carolina during season. Book online. Outfitters 10160 Hwy 19 W. Whitewater Bryson City 28713 Rafting 800-408-7238 • Call us for Nantahala rollingthunderriverco.com CAMPGROUND Indian Creek Falls & Ocoee River Family Deep Creek Tube Center & An easy one-mile hike from Whitewater Rafting Wildwater Campground Deep Creek Campground in Adventures, Vacation Rental Nantahala Camping for travel trailers, RVs, the Great Smoky Mountains Houses, Gemstone Mining, Gorge tents, rental cabins, tubing, National Park brings you to Zip Lining, Horseback Riding Adventure gem mining, store, playground. this gorgeous 60-foot waterfall. & Smoky Mountain Train Tours. Center 1090 West Deep Creek Rd. 715 U.S. Hwy 19 Fully guided, guide assisted, Bryson City 28713 Appalachian Trail to Topton 28781 and rental trips on 828-488-6055 • Charlie’s Bunion 828-488-9819 • 828-488-6345 Nantahala, Ocoee, Big Pigeon, deepcreekcamping.com 4 miles, moderate/difficult carolinaoutfitters.com and Chattooga Rivers. Trailhead: Newfound Gap 10345 Hwy 19 W. Brookside (see rafting) parking area. This four-mile Bryson City 28713 NOC (see rafting) stretch offers spectacular 866-319-8870 • Rolling Thunder views of the Smokies. wildwaterrafting.com (see rafting) Wildwater (see rafting) Nantahala Byway The Nantahala Byway runs from Whittier to Murphy via OUTDOOR ACTIVITY the Nantahala Gorge. Great Smoky 43 miles • 1.5 hours Mountains Railroad Travels through Swain, Jackson, Join us on board the Great Graham and Cherokee counties. Smoky Mountains Railroad for a fantastic Deep Creek journey! Fishing, waterfalls, 45 Mitchell St. hiking and horse trails, Bryson City tubing, picnicking, and 28713 campground open May-Oct. 828-586-8811 • 800-872-4681 gsmr.com JEEP EXCURSION Wildwater Nantahala NOC Outdoor Gorge Adventure Center Adventure Fully guided Jeep tours Enjoy 500-acres on the Nantahala and Big of outdoor Piegon Rivers. adventure from 10345 Hwy rafting, biking, zip lining, 19 W. wilderness and paddling Bryson City courses, and more! Pets 28713 welcome on campus. 866-319-8870 • 13077 Hwy 19 W. wildwaterrafting.com Bryson City 28713 828-785-5108 • noc.com

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Uncle Bunky’s T-Shirt Shop CrowKreations Marketing T-Shirts make memories! Solutions Good Life Real Estate- Caps, bags, stuffed Marketing Solutions for Your Boutique Mountain animals, novelties small business in the non- Firm 150 Everett Street profit, wellness and tourism Mountain and Lake, Luxury Bryson City 28713 industries. Specializing in Log/Modern Homes. 828-788-1550 • social, e-mail and websites. Vacation Rental/Second facebook.com/Uncle-Bunkys-T- Serving Western NC. Home Investments. Land, Shirt-Shop Western NC Area New Construction. Bryson City 28713 162 Everett St., Bryson City 28713 Wesser CrowKreations.com RAFTING/KAYAKING 828-318-8811 • General Store goodliferealestateco.com One-stop Deep Creek Tube Center & shop for snacks, sundries, Campground SHOPPING souvenirs, beer and wine. 1090 West Deep Creek Rd 13077 Hwy 19 W. Bryson City 28713 NOC Outfitter’s Bryson City 28713 828-488-6055 • Store 828-488-7226 • deepcreekcamping.com The nation’s noc.com most-famous ZIPLINING paddlesports store. Offers See Heavenly Fudge Depot apparel, footwear and on page 27 Treetop equipment for hiking and Adventure outdoor lifestyles. VISITOR INFORMATION Nets 13077 Hwy 19 W The nation’s Bryson City 28713 first 1001 net-based aerial 828-488-7230 • playground fun for the noc.com whole family! 13077 Hwy 19W. Lazy Bear Swain County Visitor Center Bryson City 28713 Trading Company Visitor information, maps, 828-785-5018 • Located in Railroad Square brochures, travel guides, noc.com at train depot. Large Heritage Museum, National assortment of Black Bear Park Gift Shop, public Wildwater items, locally made rope restrooms, and lodging Nantahala rugs and Indian items. information. Gorge Hours coincide with train. 2 Everett Street Adventure Center 96 Greenlee Street Bryson City 28713 With 5 full length zipline Bryson City 28713 828-488-3681 • 800-867-9246 courses across GA, SC, TN, GreatSmokies.com and NC, plus 2 popular Kid Pop-N- Zips for the youngest flyers. Jacks Wildwater has you covered. Gourmet 10345 Hwy 19 W. Popcorn Bryson City 28713 If you haven’t tried Pop-N- 866-319-8870 • Jacks gourmet popcorn, you wildwaterrafting.com don’t know Jack. 225-B Everett St. Bryson City 28713 Nantahala 828-620-3931 • Outdoor pop-n-jacks.com Center Discover NC’s premier zip line adventure!“One of the Best Outfitters on Earth” -National Geographic Adventure. 13077 Hwy 19 W. Bryson City 28713 828-785-5018 •

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Harrah’s Cherokee Oconaluftee River Casino and Resort Oconaluftee, considered sacred waters by the Brio Tuscan Cherokee, is a beautiful Grille freestone river that drops Authentic Northern Italian 2,000 feet over 10 miles. specialties, including Wading, tubing and canoeing pizza, oven-roasted steaks, are all popular activities chops, fresh fish and found on the river. It’s most made-to-order pastas. famous for its abundant and Harrah’s Cherokee healthy rainbow, brook and Casino and Resort brown trout. In fact, it holds the North Carolina Record Chefs Stage Buffet Brown Trout, weighing in at Offering seven stations– 15.9 pounds. Italian, Mexican, Asian, comfort food, BBQ, soup & salad bar and desserts! CASINO Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Resort USDA Prime steaks Features slots, served in Ruth’s Chris’ traditional table games, ten signature style–sizzling restaurants, shopping, 1,100 hot on a 500-degree plate. guest rooms, spa, 3,000 Harrah’s Cherokee seat events center, premier Casino and Resort entertainment. 777 Casino Dr. Pizzeria UNO Express 26 miles from Waynesville Cherokee 28719 Noodle Bar 828-497-7777 • 877-811-0777 Lobby Café harrahscherokee.com Johnny Rockets 16 miles to Sylva Earl of Sandwich CULTURAL/MUSEUMS Starbucks Dunkin’ Donuts Express • 30 miles from Franklin, NC Mountain Farm Museum Harrah’s Cherokee Collection of historical log Casino and Resort Home of the Eastern Band of buildings and artifacts. • 150 U.S. 441 North Selu Garden Café Cherokee Indians Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Southern, breakfast bar/ 828-497-1904 • menu, soup, salad, nps.gov/grsm sandwich bar Mon–Fri. • Cherokee - Hosts an array of yearly festivals and Brunch Sat–Sun in Hotel events steeped in art, culture and deep history of Museum of the until 2:30pm. the tribe. Cherokee Indian Artifacts from a culture nearly Soundbytes lost–waiting to be discovered. Ultra-Star Multi-Tainment • Hidden Gems / Popular Attractions: 589 Tsali Blvd. Center: American cuisine, Fire Mountain Trails - Multi-use trail system made Cherokee 28719 sports bar, 11am–2am Fri–Sat, for mountain biking, hiking or running, 10.5 miles 828-497-3481 • 11am–Midnight Sun–Thurs. cherokeemuseum.org Oconaluftee Islands Park - Great place for a Picnic, FAMILY ATTRACTION Oconaluftee Indian Village Grilling and Wading. Excellent walking trail. Living Museum Oconaluftee Indian Village Living history museum Walk among the living documenting 18th-century culture of the Cherokee, Indian village. circa 1750. 218 Drama Road, Cherokee 218 Drama Rd., Cherokee 28719 800-438-1601 • 828-497-2111 • 866-554-4557 visitcherokeenc.com cherokeeadventure.com visitcherokeenc.com cherokeesmokies.com

CHEROKEE 37 FAMILY ATTRACTION Hampton Inn Cherokee Newly remodeled. Close Ultra Star to Harrah’s Casino. Open Multi-Tainment year-round. Refrigerators, Center microwaves in every room. Harrah’s 185 Tsalagi Rd./Hwy 19 Cherokee, Cherokee 28719 hottest new arcade games, 828-497-3115 • 800-426-7866 Strikes Lounge, boutique cherokee.hamptoninn.com bowling, billiards, packages, events, parties. See ad in Great Smoky Mountain Log back of guide. Cabin Rentals 777 Casino Dr., Cherokee 28719 Unique, individually owned 828-497-8818 • Ultrastarnc.com cabins. Mountain views or creekside serenity FISHING/HIKING/GUIDES throughout Western North Carolina. Fully equipped. ECBI Fisheries & Wildlife 1056 Adams Creek Rd. Management Cherokee, 28723 We invite you to fish in 828-497-6182 • our ancestral homelands. gsmcabins.com Waters are cold, fishing is great. Rolling Hills Lodge 1840 Painttown Rd. Rolling Hills Lodge in the Cherokee 28719 heart of Cherokee’s Cultural 828-788-3013 • District, king, queen or fishcherokee.com two of each, cable, WiFi, refrigerator. Rivers Edge Outfitters 739 Tsail Blvd. Fishing gear, clothing, guide Cherokee 28719 trips, rods, reels, bait, flies, 828-497-5371 • classes, permits, flyfishing. Rollinghillslodge.com 61 Big Cove Rd., Cherokee 28719 828-497-9300 • wncfishing.com CAMPGROUND Smokemont GOLF COURSE Open year-round weather TWO CASINOS permitting. Camping, picnic, Sequoyah National Golf restrooms, trailer space, TWICE THE FUN 45 minutes west of drinking water, handicap- Asheville, accessible, hiking trail, horse among oak, fir, flowered trail, fishing, scenic views, YOUR PERFECT GETAWAY IS CALLING valleys, heart of Great information, fee required. Smoky Mountains. recreation.gov/camping/ Enjoy over 3,000 games and 1,108 hotel rooms plus dining, 79 Cahons Rd. campgrounds/232486 shopping and more at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Or, take in Whittier 28789 1,000 slots, 70 tables games, and a 300-room hotel tower at the 828-497-3000 • Yogi in the Smokies gambler’s paradise of Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel sequoyahnational.com Campground Fun-filled family park. in Murphy, NC. Choose your perfect getaway. LODGING Activities, fishing, tenting, RVing, cabins, riverside Fairfield Inn and Suites campfires, hay rides, Located in the Casino crafts. Pets welcome. @HarrahsCherokee @HarrahsValRiv District. Across the street 317 Galamore Bridge from Harrah’s Casino on Rd. Cherokee 28719 Hwy 19. Amenites: Indoor 828-497-9151 • 877-716-6711 pool, exercise facility, jellystonecherokee.com Complementary hot breakfast. 568 Paint Town Rd. Cherokee 28719 828-497-0400 • 800-228-2800 Must be 21 or older to enter casino floor and to gamble, and must present a valid state or federal photo ID upon request. Know When To Stop Before You marriot.com/avlck Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. An Enterprise of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. ©2019, Caesars License Company, LLC.

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY Traditional Hands Native American Smoky Mountain Tubing Entrance to the Blue Jewelry & Art Gallery Since 1999 Oconuluftee River Ridge Parkway and Gallery & Jewelry shop adventure, fun, safe, scenic, Great Smoky Mountains featuring master silversmith swimming holes, rope swing. National Park General B Grant & other native 1847 Tsali Blvd Open year-round weather artist from several tribes. Cherokee 28719 permitting. 1045 Tsalagi Road 828-497-4545 • U.S. 19/U.S. 441 (Bus) Cherokeetubeandraft.com Mingo Falls Cherokee 28719 This 200-foot scenic 828-554-5884 • Smokemont Riding Stable waterfall is a five-minute traditionalhands.com Authorized NPS Concessioner walk from the Mingo offering guided horseback Falls Campground on VISITOR INFORMATION riding within the Great Smoky the Cherokee Indian CAMPGROUND Mountain National Park. Reservation. Cherokee Chamber 135 Smokemont Riding Stable Rd. of Commerce (off 441), Cherokee 28719 Soco Falls Visit us at 828-497-2373 • Just north of Cherokee, this cherokeesmokies.com Fort Wilderness RV Park smokemontridingstable.com waterfall runs down the to download your Pull-thru’s, bathhouses, slope of Soco Bald. visitor’s guide. direct TV, cabins, basketball, Bonfire 828-788-0034 • shade, paved, horseshoes, Spend an evening by a roaring SHOPPING cherokeesmokies.com peaceful, pool, playground, bonfire among Cherokee security, gameroom, Wifi, storytellers and dancers as Native American Craft Shop Cherokee pavilion. they tell tales and dance Specializing locally Welcome Center 284 Ft. Wilderness Rd. traditional dances of days handmade Cherokee Come experience 11,000 Cherokee 28789 gone by. baskets, pottery, wood, stone years of soul-stirring 828-497-9331 • visitcherokeenc.com/events/ carvings, southwest Indian Cherokee history, culture, art, Fortwilderness.net detail/Cherokee-bonfire/ jewelry, Pendleton blankets, legend, tradition and events. t-shirts. 498 Tsali Blvd. 1847 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 28719 Cherokee 28719 800-438-1601 • 828-497-6790 • visitcherokeenc.com greatsmokiesart.com EBCI Fisheries & Qualla Arts and Crafts Wildlife Managment Mutual, Inc. We invite you to fish in our For the best in handmade ancestral homelands. Waters Cherokee arts and crafts, are cold, fishing is great. visit Qualla Arts and Crafts 1840 Painttown Rd. Mutual, Inc. Cherokee 28719 645 Tsali Blvd. 828-788-3013 • Cherokee 28719 fishcherokee.com 828-497-3103 • quallaartsandcrafts.com

CHEROKEE 41 Lake Santeetlah AGRITOURISM The lake hosts a variety of fish Graham County including smallmouth bass, Farmer’s Market largemouth bass, walleye, Local farmers and crafters. crappie, bream, and lake trout. Free. Saturdays July– There are more than fifty October, 8am-12noon. primitive campsites scattered Parking lot of Graham around the lake that include a County Library. picnic table and fire ring. 80 Knight Street Robbinsville 28771 CULTURAL/MUSEUIMS 828-479-8796 • Graham County Museum of ARTS/CRAFTS Prehistoric Relics A collection of prehistoric Stecoah Valley Cultural artifacts from North, South Arts Center and Central America. Gallery, historic auditorium, 3204 Fontana Road commercial kitchen, arts, Fontana Dam 28733 crafts, and culinary classes, 828-479-3677 • fall festival, summer concerts. ncmuseums.org/find-a- 121 School House Rd. museum/?ID=1650 Robbinsville 28771 31 miles from Bryson City 828-479-3364 • Junaluska Memorial stecoahvalleycenter.com & Museum Displays dedicated to 55 miles to Murphy BLUEWAYS preserving Cherokee Indian history and culture. The Cheoah River 1 Junaluska Drive • 45 miles from Franklin, NC The Cheoah River, 20 miles Robbinsville 28771 Entrance to spectacular Cherohala Skyway, long, is located in the extreme 828-479-4727• • southwestern corner of North a National & State Scenic Byway Carolina, near Robbinsville. TVA Fontana Dam Museum Unique in its features, the & Visitor’s Center • 3 Vibrant Communities: Cheoah is one of the most 1942, highest dam east of physically demanding rivers Rockies. The AT crosses over Fontana - Fontana Dam is ranked among the most in the world and the perfect dam with showers, hikers beautiful dams of the world & the highest concrete dam challenge for the most call it the Fontana Hilton. east of the Rockies. Beautiful views at visitors center. adventurous paddlers. 71 Fontana Dam Rd. Fontana Dam 28733 Robbinsville - Quaint town located in the foothills 828-498-2234 • tva.com of NC magnificent Great Smoky Mountains. Friendly atmosphere & outdoor adventure abound.

Lake Santeetlah - A water wonderland of camping, boating & hiking.

• Hidden Gems / Popular Attractions: Tail of the Dragon - America’s #1 spot for sport car and motorcycle enthusiasts and widely regarded as “the destination”. 11-miles with 318 curves. tailofthedragon.com

Cherohala Skyway - This scenic 43-mile road stretches from the mountains of Robbinsville, North Carolina into TN backcountry. cherohala.com

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - Impressive 3800-acre wilderness. 5410 Joyce Kilmer Rd. fs.usda.gov grahamcountytravel.com townofrobbinsville.com tva.com FONTANA, ROBBINSVILLE, & 43 LAKE SANTEETLAH LODGING OUTDOOR ACTIVITY

Fontana Village Cherohala Skyway Resort & Marina Connecting the Cherokee Lodge, cabins, National Forest to the campground, Nantahala National Forest, shopping, restaurants, this clean, smooth highway entertainment, disc golf, encourages you to open up Lazy River, marina, groups. your sports car or pause your Pets welcome. RV for a sandwich and the 300 Woods Rd. beautiful sights. Fontana Dam 28733 20 miles • 45 minutes 828-498-2211 • 800-849-2258 fontanavillage.com The Benton MacKaye Trail Historic Tapoco Lodge The trail is Where adventure and approximately sanctuary meet, historical 300 miles in length and ambiance with modern starts 0.2 miles down the conveniences, tavern, Appalachian Trail from lodging, trails, Cheoah River Springer Mountain, GA and more. traveling north through TN 14981 Tapoco Road and NC. The “BMT” features Robbinsville 28771 many scenic views of 828.498.2800 • surrounding mountains, water TapocoLodge.com falls, streams and wildlife. For more information visit bmta. Deal’s Gap Motorcycle org and Facebook. Resort Store, grill, Fontana Marina Excursions motel, Wifi, & Boat Rentals gas station, Rental choices include pontoon merchandise, boats, canoes, kayaks, and local paddle boards. Pontoon Boat information, Shuttle Services are available fire pit, March–November. for hikers and trout fishermen 17548 Tapoco Rd. wanting to explore Eagle Creek, DINING Tapoco Tavern Robbinsville 28771 Hazel Creek, or any of the North Mountview Riverside dining, full 800-889-5550 • dealsgap.com Shore of the Fontana Lake. Get Bistro outdoor bar, trout, pizza, out on the Southern Boundary Rivers Edge Elegant, relaxing burgers, wings, steaks, of the Great Smoky Mountain Treehouse Resort atmosphere, salads, groups welcomed, National Park with easy access freshest local and covered parking. Six luxury treehouses, to the mountains or just a vegetables and meats, baked 14981 Tapoco Road riverfront, covered short trip back to luxury of the goods, and desserts plated Robbinsville 28771 parking, king beds, Wi-Fi, Fontana Village Resort. Pick- to perfection. 828-498-2800 • refrigerators, TV, grills and up and drop-off services are 300 Woods Rd. tapoco.com firepits. available.

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828-498-2115 • Dragon’s Robbinsville 28771 Nantahala Byway fontanavillage.com Den Grill 828-735-2228 • Breakfast, riversedgetreehouses.com The steep walls that frame Wildwood Grill lunch, serving the Nantahala Gorge are an Snowbird Mountain Lodge Dine on the our famous impressive site you’ll tour as patio or inside, dragon burger, chicken, BBQ, A/C, private bath, no part of this swirling byway. wonderful food, sandwiches & more, including smoking, fireplaces, credit Nearby, the Nantahala River friendly service, take-out daily specials! cards. 23 rooms. Gourmet has become legendary for its pizza! Open seasonally. 17548 Tapoco Road meals offered. Reservations whitewater. Just depart from 300 Woods Rd. Robbinsville 28771 required. 4633 Santeelah Marble, head east and don’t Fontana Dam 28733 800-889-5550 • Rd. Robbinsville 28771 stop until you pass Wesser. 828-498-2211 • dealsgap.com 828-479-3433 • 800-941-9290 43 miles • 1.5 hours fontanavillage.com snowbirdlodge.com Travels through Cherokee, Graham, Jackson & Swain counties.

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Snowbird (Nantahala Cable Cove (Nantahala National Forest) National Forest) Open year-round Open April-Oct Picnic, restrooms, fishing. Camping, picnic, restrooms, trailer space, drinking Cheoah Point (Nantahala water, boat ramp, fishing, National Forest) fee required. Open April-Oct Camping, picnic, restroom, Sassafras Falls trailer space, drinking water, Follow a 3.5-mile trail to hiking trail, boat ramp, multiple wide, steep falls fishing, fee required. about 45 feet high.

Horse Cove (Nantahala Big Snowbird Trail National Forest) 12.7 miles, difficult, fishing Open year-round Trailhead: Big Snowbird Waterfall on In winter no water or fee. Road. The first four miles OUTDOOR ACTIVITY Tellico River Camping, restrooms, trailer are recommended for A 0.5-mile trail to two large space, drinking water, day hikes. Rattler Ford Group cascading waterfalls, fishing, fee required. Campground (Nantahala Tsali (Nantahala separated by a short run, National Forest) with an overall height of Cheoah & Calderwood National Forest) Open mid-April – mid-Oct about 45 feet. Lakes (Wilderness Lakes) Open April-Oct Showers, hiking trail, fishing, Each 7+ miles, boating, Off NC 28 past Bryson reservations required. Fontana Village & flat-water kayaking & City, or if coming from Four campsite areas that Tapoco Lodge canoeing. Harrison Robbinsville NC 143 until accommodate around Trails Ford jumped off Cheoah you reach NC 28, go east. 25 persons each for tent The individual Dam in the movie Entrance on north side camping. ReserveUSA.com or trails vary widely in their “The Fugitive.” of NC 28, well-marked. 877-444-6777. • width, steepness, and Camping, picnic, trailer technical difficulty. Joyce Kilmer (Nantahala space, showers, drinking Yellow Creek Falls Describing one distinct National Forest) water, hiking trail, horse Travel U.S. 129 North from route here is impossible Open year-round trail, bike trail, boat ramp, Robbinsville. Go two miles because this network of Picnic, restroom, fishing, fee required. past the Yellow Creek trails crisscrosses all around drinking water, hiking Road intersection and the the properties, totaling 27 & trail, information. parking area and trailhead/ 31 miles respectively. sign will be on the right. Walk 0.33 mile to falls. SHOPPING

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Wehrloom Honey Trail Natural, unadulterated 2 miles, easy raw honey, health benefits Trailhead: Joyce Kilmer as nature intended, Memorial Forest parking lot. handmade lotions, soaps, Joyce Kilmer Forest, the last beeswax candles, more. remnant of virgin forest in 257 Willie Colvin Rd. the Southern Appalachians, Robbinsville 28771 offers a spectacular two- 828-735-2300 mile loop trail. wehrloom.com

Maple Springs Wehrloom Honey Winery Observation Point Variety of mead wines 800 feet, easy, handicap- (honey-based wines) accessible Trailhead: Maple Springs Observation Area. Maple Springs offers an unparalleled view of the Smokies, especially during the fall color season.

FONTANA, ROBBINSVILLE, & FONTANA, ROBBINSVILLE, & 46 LAKE SANTEETLAH LAKE SANTEETLAH 47 VISITOR INFORMATION Town of Lake Santeetlah Travel Development Tail of the Dragon Authority Motorcycle Adventure awaits within & sport car remote mountain forests information bordering the Great Smoky for Tail of Mountains. Lakefront the Dragon, vacation rental homes. Cherohala 16 Marina Drive Skyway, Moonshiner 28, Lake Santeetlah 28771 Devils Triangle and more. 828-479-8190 • 17555 Tapoco Road discoversanteetlah.com Robbinsville 28771 townoflakesanteetlah.com 828-479-8400 • 800-768-7129 tailofthedragon.com Town of Robbinsville Robbinsville is the perfect Graham County destination for folks wanting Travel & Tourism outdoor adventure, beautiful Remote landscapes lakes and mountain culture. and outdoor 4 Court St. adventure await. Stop Robbinsville 28771 by for maps and brochures 828-479-3250 • to play or extend your stay! townofrobbinsville.com 474 Rodney Orr Bypass Robbinsville 28771 Fontana Dam & Visitor’s 828-479-3790 • 800-470-3790 Center grahamcountytravel.com Highest dam east of Rockies. The AT crosses over dam with showers, hikers call it the Fontana Hilton. 71 Fontana Dam Rd Fontana Dam 28733 828-498-2234 • tva.com

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Franklin Tailgate Market Macon County Airport Variety of only homegrown State-of-the-art airport products such as cheese, terminal facility, business plants, eggs, trout, honey development center. and more. The Franklin 1241 Airport Rd. Farmers Tailgate Market was Franklin 28734 established in 2001 by a group 828-524-5529 • of organic growers. Saturdays maconcountyairport.com from 8:00 - 12:00pm 226 Easter Palmer Street ANTIQUES Franklin, 28734 facebook.com/ Nestfeathers Antiques FranklinNCFarmersMarket/ Visit a quaint old building Buck’s Creek with three floors of Franklin J.W. Mitchell Farms wonderful antiques and Fresh fruits & vegetables, wonderful prices. u-pick flowers & vegetables, 153 E. Palmer St. wholesale quantities available. Franklin 28734 Closed Sundays and Mondays. 828-349-5476 • 395 Bradley Creek Road nestfeathersnc.com Franklin 28734 828-349-2725 • Whistle Stop Depot jwmitchellfarms.com Antique mall and specialty shops including furniture, 19 miles from Highlands Skyvue Ranch Alpacas country accessories, clothing, Alpacas, llama, animal sales, jewelry, crafts fiber store, yarn, roving, felt, and food. Bryson City 27 miles to fleece, scarves, quilts, crafts, 145 River Road books, eggs. Franklin 28734 Only 2.5 hours from Atlanta, Georgia 179 Harvest Cove Road 828-349-1600 • • Franklin 28734 whistlestopmall.com • Gem Capital of the Mountains! 828-369-0047 • skyvueranchalpacas.com 2 Vibrant Communities: • Franklin - Franklin area is rich in gems & minerals and is known locally as the “Gem Capital of the World”.

Nantahala - Located west of Wayah Gap. Nantahala is a Cherokee word which means “Land of the Noonday Sun”.

• Hidden Gems / Popular Attractions: Wayah Bald Lookout Tower - Great views of Appalachian Mountains in GA, TN, SC and NC. fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/ Bartram Trail - Wallace Branch to William’s Pulpit-4.1 mile trail located near Franklin & offers many activity options. Best used March-October. alltrails.com Nantahala National Forest - The largest of four forests in NC comprised of over half a million acres with 600 miles of hiking trails, peaks 5,500 feet. visitnc.com

Scottish Tartan Museum - Only Scottish Tartan Museum in the US. Gift shop & Museum. scottishtartans.org

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Franklin Gem and ARTS/CRAFTS DINING Lazy Hiker Mineral Museum Brewing Uptown Gallery Downtown 1850’s jail. 8 Cleaver’s Company Original art by area rooms of fossils, Indian Traditional and unusual Come get lazy, artists. Classes and artifacts, flourescing burgers. enjoy craft beer in our workshops available. minerals, gifts, local jewelry, 349 Westgate Plaza taproom, family-friendly, Call for art association free admission. Franklin 28734 cans/growlers, to-go, food membership benefits. 25 Phillips St. 828-634-7247 • truck on-site. 30 E. Main Street Franklin 28734 cleavers.kitchen 188 West Main Street Franklin 28734 828-369-7831 • Franklin 28734 828-349-4607 • fgmm.org Fat Buddies Ribs and BBQ 828-349-BEER (2337) franklinuptowngallery.com of Franklin lazyhikerbrewing.com Scottish Tartans Museum Family-Style BBQ, Baby Back BLUEWAYS Come discover your Ribs, Smoked Pork, Smoked Rockin Rollie Pollie’s heritage at the only Scottish Beef, Smoked Chicken, Breakfast, lunch, dinner, The Little Tennessee River Tartans Museum located Hand-Cut Steaks. wraps, taco, salad, gyros, The Little Tennessee and outside Scotland. NO PETS. 311 Westgate Plaza bbq pork, fried catfish, daily its immediate watershed 86 E. Main St. Franklin 28734 specials, delivery, catering. comprise one of the richest Franklin 28734 828-349-4743 • 46 E. Main St. archaeological areas in the 828-524-7472 • 866-898-1192 fatbuddiesribsandbbq.com Franklin 28734 southeastern U.S. The river scottishtartans.org 828-369-2690 • offers canoeing, fishing Gazebo Creekside Cafe rockinrolliepollies.com and floating. Taste of Scotland Gazebo Creekside Cafe is and Celtic Festival where the locals eat. Sakura Japanese Nantahala Lake Enjoy Everything Enjoy outdoor dining. Restaurant Nantahala Lake sits above Scottish: food, 44 Heritage Hollow Japanese, Sushi, Asian, the Nantahala Gorge and clans, parades, Franklin 28734 vegetarian, vegan, seafood, is known for its scenic pipe bands, music, 828-524-8783 • sashimi, fresh, hibachi, beauty and crystal-clear highland games, children’s gazebocreeksidecafe.com allergy-friendly, draft beer, waters. The lake offers activities, storytelling and wine, sake, teriyaki, recreational opportunities souvenirs. Honeysuckle Bakehouse kid-friendly. that include fishing, Call or Check Website. Bakery that offers made 57 Highlands Road swimming, boating, skiing Franklin 28734 from scratch goodies. We Franklin 28734 and many other activities. 828-421-7302 • offer breakfast and lunch. 828-349-8917 • tasteofscotlandfest.org 38 Palmer Street Circle sakurafranklinnc.com BREWERY Franklin 28734 T.M. Rickman General 828-421-7465 • Stamey’s Cafe Lazy Hiker Store/Mainspring Honeysucklebakehouse.com Locally owned and operated Brewing Conservation Trust for 16½ years. Lunch and Company Built in 1895, Cowee Jack The Dipper breakfast served Monday Come get lazy, community, many original Home of the warm waffle thru Saturday. enjoy craft beer in our fixtures, pictures, displays, cone. 1111 East Main Street taproom, family-friendly, store, music, 10am-4pm 1024 Georgia Road Franklin 28734 cans/growlers, to-go, food Saturdays, May-Dec. Franklin 28734 828-524-8198 • truck on-site. 251 Cowee Creek Road 828-349-5798 • stameyscafe.com 188 West Main Street Franklin 28734 jackthedipper.com Franklin 28734 828-524-2711 • 828-349-BEER (2337) • mainspringconserves.org/ lazyhikerbrewing.com be-a-mainspring/properties/the- rickman-store/ CULTURE/MUSEUMS DINING Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center Asian King Buffet Sushi Music, crafts, heritage, Bar & Chinese Cuisine history, traditional food, Chinese buffet featuring pottery, mountain, families, over 40 items plus sushi. weaving, concerts, clogging, 109 Commons Dr. arts, festival, bluegrass. Franklin 28734 51 Cowee School Drive 828-349-9800 • Franklin 28734 asianking1.com 828-349-1945 • coweeschool.org Lazy Hiker Brewing Company 52 FRANKLIN & NANTAHALA Franklin 53 GEM MINES & SHOPS Mountain Power Washing Experienced pressure Rose Creek Mine washing company provides Good clean dirty fun! top quality exterior cleaning All equipment provided. for your personal needs. Family friendly, picnic area, 85 Horse Apple Tree Lane closed Sundays. Otto, 28763 115 Terrace Ridge Drive 828-371-9261 • Franklin 28734 mountainpowerwashing@ 828-349-3774 • gmail.com rosecreekmine.com Vinson Sign Co. Primitive Outback Complete sign services, Kayaking & Gem Mining lighted signs truck lettering, Come Pan for treasure or LED message centers, crane enjoy a kayak trip on the and bucket truck services. river. Fun for everyone! 515 Wells Grove Rd. 155 Robin Lynn Lane Franklin, 28734 DINING GEM MINES & SHOPS Otto 28763 828-347-5251 •

828-349-1717 • [email protected] Sunset Restaurant Artisan’s Mineral & primitiveoutback.com Great homestyle cooking Jeff Johnson Gemstone with family atmosphere, Timber Frames homemade pies, daily Gallery GENERAL SERVICES Small design build specials and sides. Dine in, 30 years experience in St. John’s Cartoogechaye timber frame company curbside, carryout, catering. stone cutting & jewelry Episcopal Church with 71-years combined 498 Harrison Ave. making from rough to A vibrant church family experience with an eye Franklin 28734 • 828-524-4842 refined gems/minerals. balancing worship, study, for detail. facebook.com/ 3348 Georgia Rd. fellowship and service. 562 Terrell Rd. SunsetRestaurantNC Franklin 28734 542 St. John’s Church Rd. Franklin 28734 828-524-9193 • Franklin, 28734 828-524-7585 • 828Cafe artisanjewelrync.com 828-524-6370 jeffjohnsontimberframes.com Serving breakfast and Gold City Gem Mine, stjohnscartoogechaye.com lunch. American food with a Latin touch. Jewelry and Rock Shop 228 NE Main Street NO ADMISSION FEE. Franklin 28734 9410 Sylva Rd, Hwy 441 N 828-634-7702 • 828cafe.com Franklin 28734 828-369-3905 • 800-713-7767 FAMILY ATTRACTIONS goldcityamusement.com

Little Tennessee River Mason’s Ruby and Greenway Frog Quarters Sapphire Mine Support organization for The original dig- Little Tennessee River your-own gemstone Greenway - Frog Quarters mine. Now offering has information, coffee, enriched buckets. gifts and internet service. 6961 Upper Burningtown Road 573 E. Main St. Franklin 28734 Franklin 28734 • 828-369-8488 828-369-9742 • littletennessee.org masonsmine.com

Andy’s Trout Farm Fishing, gem mining, hiking, cabins, family NC’s largest and finest fun, waterfalls, weddings, gem and mineral store. RVs, wildflowers. Church Gemstone cutting and groups, family reunions. mounting. Free museum. 116 Andy’s Trout Farm Road 130 East Main St. Otto 28763 Franklin 28734 706-746-2550 • 800-821-7829 • andystroutfarm.com rubycity.com

54 FRANKLIN & NANTAHALA GENERAL SERVICE Franklin Terrace B&B Historic antebellum style Macon County Economic home, walk to town, Development Commission country breakfast, rock on Macon County, Certified the porch, a/c, WiFi. Entrepreneurial Community 159 Harrison Avenue State-of-the-art airport Franklin 28734 terminal facility business 828-369-8888 • development center. Franklin-terrace.com 5 West Main Street Franklin, 28734 Big Bear Log Cabins 828-369-2306 • Log cabins in wooded setting with Wi-Fi and W/D. Franklin Office Supply Perfect base location and Document services, open year-round. graphics and signage. 3590 Georgia Rd., Franklin 28734 LODGING Cullasaja River RV Park

161 Highlands Rd. 828-349-0099 • 866-349-0099 Our campground is locat- Stay Out Yonder Franklin, 28734 bigbearfranklin.com ed on the Cullasaja River, 828-349-7468 • 2 Bedroom Bungalow con- five miles from Franklin. franklinofficesupply.com Buckwood Log Lodge veniently located in town! 6269 Highlands Rd. Log homes villas. Secluded Dogs welcome! Book on Franklin 28734 Drake Software water and mountain views. Airbnb.com 828-524-2559 • 800-843-2795 Comprehensive, all-in-one Year-round, fireplace, 121 Hillcrest Ave campnc.com professional tax software. porches, AC, TV, laundry. Franklin 28734 Everything you need, in one Pets welcome. 828-421-0561 • Downtown RV Park complete package. 75 Doe Falls Rd. airbnb.com/h/stayoutyonder Beautiful wooded park in 235 East Palmer St. Highlands 28741 CAMPGROUND downtown Franklin. Franklin, 28734 828-524-4811 • 866-524-4811 Park & walk to everything. The Great 800-890-9500 • buckwood.com 11 Sites, 30 Amp. Outdoors RV Resort drakesoftware.com 160 Heritage Hollow Drive Franklin Home Store 2020 Perfect Rated Franklin 28734 Cabin Rentals Resort, 7 consec- LODGING 941-720-0067 • downtownrv.com Views and Creeks, area utive years! BIG- Colonial Inn Franklin Tubing, Rafting, Hiking, RIGs, motorcycle Franklin RV Park Gem Mining, Quilting 30 rooms, mountain views, rally groups! Club and Campground 240 Highlands Rd. pool, microwave, refrig., House, WiFi, cable and bark Full hook-up sites, 20/30/50 Franklin, NC coffeemakers and Wi-Fi. park. AMP, free Wi-Fi, cable. Big 828-421-9008 • Pets. Call to match prices. 321 Thumpers Trail rigs welcome. Pull-through franklinhomestore.com Franklin 28734 3157 Georgia Road sites, pavilion, fireplace. Franklin 28734 • 828-524-6600 828-349-0412 • gorvresort.com 230 Old Addington Bridge Road colonialinnfranklin.com River Run Cabins Franklin 28734 Appalachian Overland Breathtaking views, log- 828-349-6200 • Rentals Sapphire Inn cabins, hot tubs, fireplaces franklinrvpark.com Downtown Franklin, walk on Little Tennessee River, Fully equipped camping to restaurants and shops, pet-friendly, reasonable, vehicles and trailer rentals. High Country Haven Breweries, pet-friendly, year-round. Rates start at $85 per night. Camping & Cabins special rates for: hikers, 7900 Bryson City Road Explore WNC! Spacious wooded bikers, miners, military Franklin 28734 175 Mountain Springs Road camground with full hook- veterans, seniors, workers 828-342-7406 • Franklin, 28734 ups plus wifi, 8 RV sites, 3 and groups. facebook.com/River-Run-Cabins- 828-332-0116 • cabins, mountain views, 761 East Main Street Vacation-Homes-138757259903 appalachianoverlandrentals.com close to town and hiking.

Franklin 28734 • 828-524-4406 175 Highhaven Lane Andy’s Trout Farm sapphireinnfranklin.com Sleepy Hollow Franklin, 28734 Mountain Cabins Fishing, gem mining, 828-369-2267 • On Facebook Andy’s Trout Farm Eight charming 1,2,3,& hiking, cabins, family fun, Fishing, gem mining, 4 bedroom cabins on 7 waterfalls, weddings, RVs, Mi Mountain Campground hiking, cabins, family fun, beautiful acres with creek wildflowers. Church groups, Full hookups, tent sites, waterfalls, weddings, RVs, in the heart of GEM mine family reunions. rustic cabins, firepits, play- wildflowers. Church groups, country. 116 Andy’s Trout Farm Road ground,pets allowed. family reunions. 130 Sleepy Hollow Lane Otto 28763 151 Mi Mountain Rd 116 Andy’s Trout Farm Road Franklin 28734 706-746-2550 • Franklin 28734 Otto 28763 • 706-746-2550 828-347-0882 • andystroutfarm.com 828-524-6155 • andystroutfarm.com sleepyhollowmountaincabins.com mimountaincampground.com

56 WAYNESVILLEFRANKLIN & MAGGIE & NANTAHALA VALLEY FRANKLIN & NANTAHALA 57 LODGING Whistle Stop Depot CAMPGROUND Beautiful mountain views, Wi-Fi, power, water, sewer. Old Corundum Millsite Call or email. Campground 145 River Road Located on Cullasaja Franklin 28734 River off Hwy 64E,5 miles 828-349-1600 • from Franklin. 85 sites, full whistlestopmall.com hook-ups. 80-33 Nickajack Rd. RV LOTS FOR SALE- Franklin 28734 SEE REAL ESTATE 828-524-4663 • ocmcampground.com CANOE/KAYAK/TUBING

Pines RV Park and Cabins 30/50 AMP. Open year-round. Primitive Outback Tenters to 45-Foot RVs. Kayaking & Gem Mining Cabins. Beautiful, quiet Kayak down the beautiful OUTDOOR ACTIVITY QUILTING mountain setting. Little Tennessee River. 4724 Murphy Rd Enjoy nature at her best. Pickin’ on the Square A Stitch In Time Franklin 28734 Great family fun. Saturday nights Premier quilt and fabric 828-524-4490 • 155 Robin Lynn Lane Late May - Mid-October. store, baby lock dealer gocampin.net/pinesrvpark Otto 28763 FREE!Bring your family, featuring the latest in 828-349-1717 • bring your friends, bring a fabrics, notions, and classes. Rose Creek primitiveoutback.com chair. 23 Macon Center Drive Campground townoffranklinnc.com/pickin- Franklin 28734 & Cabins OUTDOOR ACTIVITY on-the-square.html 828-524-3300 • 919-939-1005 Secluded, flat [email protected] and shaded campsites Friends of Little Tennessee Wayah Bald (Nantahala located in River Greenway National Forest) REAL ESTATE serene valley surrounded by The Greenway offers a walk Open April 16–Dec 31 beautiful mountains along the Little Tennessee 70-year-old stone fire tower, Sheila Myers– and landscape. River of nearly five miles, a where AT & Bartram Trails Keller 140 Terrace Ridge Drive Sheila Myers mountain bike trail, picnic cross, picnic, restrooms, Williams Franklin 28734 Team shelters, playgrounds, disc hiking trail, scenic views. Realty 252-286-6596 • golf, a boat ramp, canoe Give Sheila a call to help you Rosecreekcamping.com Nantahala Gorge(Nantahala find the perfect mountain, put-in, fishing spots, and historic bridges, discovered. National Forest) vacation or seasonal home (gravel) sections. behind the Open year-round and land. Over 20+ years Tallulah Falls Railroad. Visit Picnic, canoe/rafting, experience. Frogquarters for the full scoop. fishing, scenic views. 1573 Highlands Rd., Franklin 28734 828-342-0866 • Standing Indian BuyFranklinNCHomes.com (Nantahala National Forest) Open April-Nov RE/MAX Elite Realty Camping, picnic, restrooms, Let us help you find trailer space, showers, your dream home in the drinking water, hiking trail, mountains! Outstanding fishing, fee required. Agents, Outstanding Results! 1296 E. Main Street Big Laurel Falls and Franklin 28734 Mooney Falls 828-349-4600 • 866-981-4600 An easy 0.5-mile trail PropertyInFranklin.com brings you to this 30-foot cascading waterfall.

Hurricane Primitive (Nantahala National Forest) Open April 16–Dec 31 Camping, trailer space, hiking trails, horse trail, fishing.

58 FRANKLIN & NANTAHALA 59 Friends of the Macon Co. REAL ESTATE Public Library Sunset Ridge Non-profit, used, CDs, Motorcoach Resort children’s, puzzles, Luxury motor home magazines, spiritual, lots, paved, landscaped, fiction, non-fiction, rare, mountain view, clubhouse, homeschooler textbooks, in-ground pool, fitness DVDs, large print, regional center, wireless internet. 115 Highlands Rd. 6265 Sylva Rd. Franklin 28734 Franklin 28734 828-349-6256 • 424-335-5790 • maconlibaryfriends.org

SHOPPING

Yonder Community Market Locally Sourced Organic Groceries. Cider, Meade + NC’s largest and finest Wine, Events + Live Music gem and mineral store. 151 Hillcrest Ave. Gemstone cutting and Franklin 28734 mounting. Free museum. 828-421-0561 • 130 East Main St. eatrealfoodinc.com Franklin 28734 800-821-7829 • THEATER rubycity.com Smoky Mountain Center Appalachian Growers for the Performing Arts USDA organic hemp farm 1500-seat state-of-the-art providing quality products: facility, presents the finest Full spectrum oil, lotion and live entertainment to salve. our area. Wayah Bald Tower 250 Depot St. #2204 1028 Georgia Road Franklin, 28734 Franklin 28734 404-273-6544 • 828-524-1598 • 866-273-4615 VISITOR INFORMATION appalachiangrowers.com greatmountainmusic.com Franklin/Nantahala Franklin Office Supply VISITOR INFORMATION Tourism Development Duke Cannon, Lollia, La Committee Chatelaine, Anna Griffin, Franklin Chamber Promoting tourism in Smoky Mountain Host Stationery, Envelopes, of Commerce Franklin and Nantahala. Visitor’s Center Candles & Books. Waterfalls, arts, family, Franklin 28734 Discover activities, events, 161 Highlands Rd. hiking, gems, getaway, 828-524-3161 • Franklin 28734 information, mines, history, and natural beauty 828-349-7468 • trails, visitors, adventure, the region has to offer. Gift franklinofficesupply.com shopping, shop, coffee and snacks. antiques, Free Wi-Fi; opens 9:00am outdoors, to 5:00pm daily; closed historic. Thanksgiving and Christmas 98 Hyatt Rd. Day. Franklin 28734 U.S. Hwy 441 South 828-524-3161 • Franklin 28734 visitfranklinnc.com 828-369-9606 • visitsmokies.org

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Brasstown Farmers Market Goldhagen Studios Local produce, organic See glassmaking by David chicken, eggs. Open last Goldhagen at the studio Wednesday in May through gallery representing last Wednesday in October. regional and national artist. 10am–2pm. 7 Goldhagen Studio Dr. 10956 Old Highway 64 Hayesville 28904 828-835-9413 • 828-389-8847 • facebook.com/ goldhagenartglass.com BrasstownFarmersMarket/

Mountain Valley Farmer’s Market Local farmers and growers, homemade baked goods and products. 8am to noon on Saturdays from May through October. Old Courthouse Square. 8am–noon 828-389-3022 •

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Goldhagen Studios 15 miles from Murphy See glassmaking by David Goldhagen at the studio gallery representing 118 miles to Atlanta regional and national artist. 7 Goldhagen Studio Dr. • 34 miles from Franklin, NC Hayesville 28904 • Referred to as: “The Secret JEWEL of 828-389-8847 • Western NC” goldhagenartglass.com

John C. Campbell 2 Vibrant Communities: • Folk School Since 1925. Offering courses Hayesville - Packed with boating, hiking, mountain in craft, music and dance. biking and fishing spots. Lake Chatuge is waterhaven. On-campus housing. See a Pumpkin fly: Pumpkin Chunkin Festival - Visitors welcome. Oct. 16-17, 2021. claychambernc.com One Folk School Rd. Brasstown 28902 Brasstown - Scenic Area. John C. Campbell Folk School 828-837-2775 • 800-365-5724 Transforms Lives - offers a variety of classes, 800-365-5724. folkschool.org folkschool.org CULTURAL/MUSEUMS Hidden Gems / Popular Attractions: • Clay County Historical Museum The Copper Door - Named one of the best restaurants in the country. thecopperdoor.com Displays exhibiting the history, art and people of the area. Goldhagen Studio Gallery - International glass-blowing 21 Davis Loop, Hayesville artist, has created pieces for: Coca-Cola, Walt-Disney, 828.389.6814 • Philips Arena. 828-389-8847. goldhagenartglass.com clayhistoryarts.org

Chatuge Dam & Recreation Area - Hike and see the Dam. Picnic area, playground, easy walk or run. Facilities available. 1407 Chatuge Dam Rd., Hayesville.

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Folk School Cloggers OUTDOOR ACTIVITY (Nantahala National Brasstown Forest) Waterfall Byway Open year-round Winding 98 miles and Picnic, restrooms, drinking featuring more than 200 water, hiking trail. DINING LODGING distinct waterfalls, it begins Carlotta’s French Deerfield Inn at U.S. 64’s intersection Fires Creek Area Trails Market All rooms overlook with NC 215. 0.3–5.4 miles, easy/ New Orleans-style beautiful Lake Chatuge. 98 miles • 3.5 hours moderate/difficult, fishing, snoballs, po-boys Amenities include mini- Travels through Clay, hiking, biking, horse trails and treats; fun fridge, microwave, Wi-Fi, Jackson, Macon and Trailhead: Fires Creek for the whole family. Open cable. Non-smoking. Transylvania counties. Recreation Area. Offers a Tuesday–Saturday Pets welcome. number of excellent trails, Jackrabbit Mountain Trail 146 Hwy 64 West 40 Chatuge Lane including a designated Hayesville 28904 Hayesville 28904 15 miles, easy, fishing, horseback trail and horse 828-415-0909 • 828-389-8272 • hiking, biking camp. Cover Loop is an facebook.com/ deerfield-inn.com Trailhead: Jackrabbit easy 0.3-mile trail that is carlottashayesville Recreation Area. Trail offers handicap-accessible. Other Hinton Center an excellent view of Lake popular foot trails include The Copper Retreat. Reflect. Chatuge and provides lake Leatherwood Loop Trail (0.7 Door Renew. Hinton Center fishing access as well. At mile), Leatherwood Branch Fine dining accommodations venue Lake Chatuge get on NC Access (3.5 miles) and Cover featuring aged helps fund healthy, effective 175, turn onto Jackrabbit Trail, which follows Fires steaks, fresh seafood, full communities of faith. Road, signed parking area Creek for approximately bar, award-winning wine list; Pets welcome. on left. five miles. Reservations Recommended. 2330 Hinton Center Rd.

2 Sullivan Street Hayesville 28904 Hayesville 28904 828-389-8336 • 866-389-8336 828-389-8460 • hintoncenter.org thecopperdoor.com OUTDOOR ACTIVITY EVENT/WEDDING Chunky Gal Stables Clay County Courthouse/ Guided trail rides. Year- Beal Center round fun. Excitement Restored 1888 courthouse in for all experience levels. the square, perfect venue for National forest trails. weddings, family gatherings, 1306 Hot House Rd., celebrations of life. Hayesville 28904 Main Street 828-389-4175 • Hayesville 28904 chunkygalstables.com 828-415-1623 • bealcenter.org

64 HAYESVILLE & BRASSTOWN OUTDOOR ACTIVITY Clay County Communities Revitalization Association Come & Play With Us! Leatherwood Falls Visit historic courthouse, 25' falls visible from music sculpture, Cherokee picnic area. homestead. Hike/Bike 15-mile Jackrabbit Trails & Quannassee Path Quanassee Path. Two-mile Cherokee History P. O. Box 1533 Trail, downtown, depicting Hayesville 28904 culture of Cherokee people 828-389-6531 • at five historical sites. cccra-nc.org

THEATER Clay County Travel & Tourism Peacock Performing Find your adventure on Arts Center Lake Chatuge, explore Fires Events, children’s Creek, Jack Rabbit Trails, plays, dance, concerts, vineyards, festivals, relax! shows, entertainment. 828-389-3704 • 301 Church St. claychambernc.com Hayesville 28904 828-389-2787 • Historic Hayesville thepeacocknc.org Historic Hayesville Centennial Exhibit featuring VISITOR INFORMATION downtown businesses, history & events. Clay County 116 Sanderson Street Chamber Hayesville 28904 claychambernc.com of Commerce 828-389-1862 • Chamber of historichayesvilleinc.com Commerce VisitWNC.org and visitors center BRASSTOWN • HAYESVILLE • SHOOTING CREEK for information. 96 Sanderson St. TUSQUITTEE • WARNE • SWEETWATER • CHUNKY GAL Hayesville 28904 828-389-3704 • claychambernc.com CLAY COUNTY TRAVEL & TOURISM 828-389-3704

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AGRITOURISM CULTURAL/MUSEUMS • Only 2.5 hours from Atlanta, Georgia Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Highlands Museum & Tree & Elf Village Historical Village • 5 Vibrant Communities: Choose N Cut, Santa, A village composed of several Cashiers - Offers gorgeous scenery and waterfalls. costumes, kids Christmas, restored buildings, with historical horse and carriage rides. exhibits in the museum. Glenville - Popular lakeside vacation community, 240 Chimney Pond Rd. 524 North 4th Street, Highlands Lake Glenville. Glenville 28736 828.787.1050 • 828-743-5456 • highlandshistory.comtm Highlands - Quaint town is hidden jewel surrounded tomsawyerchristmastreefarm.com by Nantahala National Forest & situated at elevation Zachary Tolbert 4,118 feet. Experience mother natures’ four seasons! BLUEWAYS House Museum Exhibiting the largest known Sapphire - Known for resorts, hiking, forests, stunning Lake Glenville collection of handcrafted waterfalls. 8 miles from Cashiers. Worth exploring! Lake Glenville is a reservoir “plain-style” furniture, on- located 8 miles from site walking trails. Scaly Mountain - Winter and Summer Tubing, Ice Cashiers, North Carolina. 1940 NC 107 South, Cashiers skating, Gem Mining, Trout Fishing. Hiking Trails. It’s a tourist destination for 828-743-7710 • 6 miles W. Highlands. scalymountain.com kayakers, canoers, water cashiershistoricalsociety.org skiers and pleasure-boat enthusiasts who found a cool DINING • Hidden Gems / Popular Attractions: retreat in the Southeast’s Annie’s Café In the heart of Great Smoky Mountains, these otherwise boiling summers. Inside Bartram communities offer quaint town centers, fine outdoor center Market, scaly mountain, nc dining, antique shops, golf courses, boutiques, art serving galleries and breweries. Worth your time! delicious homemade meals, Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. 7420 Dillard Street Scaly Mountain, 28779 828-526-1663 • highlandschamber.org scalymountain.com/activities/ cashiersareachamber.com annies-cafe/ HIGHLANDS, CASHIERS, GLENVILLE, 69 SAPPHIRE & SCALY MOUNTAIN

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Hightrout Guides Nearly 30 miles of trails Jackson Hole Trading Post Scaly Ltd. branches off from the area’s Cleanest mine around. Mountain outdoor center Fly Fishing Guide old main roads, 21 of which Outdoor scaly mountain, nc Help for inexperienced. Service with a are open to bikes. Center On Waterfall drive between high degree of Franklin and Highlands. Snow tubing, ice skating, personal service. Whiteside Mountain Trail Handicap-accessible. summer tubing, gem mine, 33 Captiva Mountain Road 2 miles, easy Pets welcome. Open May trout fishing, gift shop, café, Cullowhee 28723 Trailhead: Whiteside 1 - Dec. 1. family-friendly. 828-547-0231 • Mountain parking area. The 9770 Highlands Rd, Hwy 64E 7420 Dillard Rd. Hightrout.com loop trail features a view of Highlands 28741 Scaly Mountain 28775 the highest vertical drop in 828-524-5850 • 828-526-3737 • Whitewater Falls the eastern U.S. at 750 feet. jacksonholegemmine.com scalymountain.com (Nantahala National Forest) Highlands THEATER LODGING Open year-round Aerial Park Restrooms, hiking trails, Highlands Playhouse Hotel Cashiers Ziplines! scenic views. Highlands A pet friendly boutique inn Located 828.526.2695 • and wine bar located in the at an elevation of 3,620 Whiteside Mountain highlandsplayhouse.org center of Cashiers. feet, high atop High Holly (Nantahala 7 Slab Town Rd. Mountain. National Forest) VISITOR INFORMATION Cashiers 28717 9625 Dillard Rd. Open year-round 828-743-7706 • Scaly Mountain 28775 Hiking trails, scenic views. Cashiers Area Chamber HotelCashiers.com 828-526-8773 • 855-947-6344 of Commerce highlandsaerialpark.com Bridal Veil Falls Visit for area information, Mitchell’s Lodge Visible from U.S. 64, this maps, event calendars, and Cottages Waterfall Byway beautiful waterfall drops dining, shopping, Lodge and cottages nestled Strangely powerful or eerily 120 feet. recreation guides by a stream and lake, only tranquil, waterfalls do have and more. two blocks from Highlands’ a way of casting a spell. If Cullasaja Falls 202 Hwy U.S. 64 W Main Street. Pets welcomed you happen to be a fan, this Visible from U.S. 64, this 250- Cashiers 28717 in cottages. is your byway. Winding 98 foot waterfall is accessible 828-743-5191 • 264 Dillard Rd. miles and featuring more by a 0.5-mile steep trail. cashiersareachamber.com Highlands 28741 than 200 distinct waterfalls, 828-526-2267 • 800-522-9874 it begins at U.S. 64’s Dry Falls Highlands Chamber of mitchellslodge.com intersection with NC 215. 3.5 miles west of Highlands, a Commerce & Visitor Center 98 miles • 3.5 hours paved walkway takes you to Conveniently located on Fire Mountain Inn, Cabins Travel through Clay, and through the 75-foot falls. Hwy 64 to help visitors plan and Treehouses Jackson, Macon and their stay! (Free parking A secluded mountaintop Transylvania counties. Whitewater Falls behind building) hideaway on hundreds of acres At 411 feet, this is the 108 Main Street

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700 Happy Hill Rd. Sapphire, turn onto NC 281. highlandschamber.org Highlands 28775 Entrance is in about 8 miles 828-526-4446 • 800-775-4446 firemt.com

Buckwood Log Lodge Log homes and villas. Secluded water and mountain views. Year-round, fireplace, porches, AC, TV, laundry. Pets welcome. 120 Little Falls Rd. Highlands 28741 828-524-4811 • 866-524-4811 buckwood.com

HIGHLANDS, CASHIERS, GLENVILLE, 70 SAPPHIRE & SCALY MOUNTAIN 55 miles from Fontana

Hayesville 15 miles to DOWNTOWN MURPHY • 45 miles from Franklin, NC • Find Your Adventure or take in the Breathtaking Mountain Views! AGRITOURISM ARTS/CRAFTS

Visit NC Farms John C. Campbell • 2 Vibrant Communities: Find area agritourism, including Folk School Murphy - Situated at the confluence of the Hiwassee fresh local food, activities, Since 1925. Offering courses & Valley rivers. Filled with mountains, lakes, rivers farmer’s markets, trails, in craft, music and dance. On-campus housing. and streams providing breathtaking views. and local shopping. Contact Cherokee County Chamber of Visitors welcome. Andrews - Marvel at the beautiful Andrews Valley Commerce at 828-837-2242 or One Folk School Rd. Unlimited outdoor activities. Some structures are listed info@cherokeecountychamber. Brasstown 28902 828-837-2775 • 800-365-5724 on the National Historical Register! com for more information. folkschool.org Hidden Gems / Popular Attractions: • The Murphy Farmer’s BREWERY/WINERY Fields of the Wood - Celebrate Christian Heritage and Market FernCrest Winery see the Ten Commandments built on a mountain. Picnic 100% locally sourced crafts & Handcrafted wines, wine area. Free admission. cogop.org produce. Find over 40 vendor featuring fresh veggies, fruits, tastings, wine by bottle or glass, Hanging Dog Recreation Area - Five minutes from livestock, plants, jams, jellies, local cheeses, jams, art, wine Murphy, great destination for scenic drive or a goats milk, cheese, meats, merchandise, custom baskets. 1060 Main St. day outing. Offers year-round access to Hiwassee Lake. chicken, baked goods, and honey. Downtown Murphy at Andrews 28901 Boating, Fishing & Picnicing. fs.usda.gov the L & N Depot. 9:00 am - 828-321-1600 • Heritage Park Disc Golf Course - The park offers Disc 1:00 pm. April - Oct. ferncrestwinery.com golf, Public 18-hole course, jogging, walking and 4 Railroad St. Murphy 28906 Hoppy Trout kids flying their kites. 155 Wilson St., Andrews. 828-644-8677 • Brewing Company Microbrewery, handmade Sicilian brick-oven pizza, appetizers, salads. 911 Main Street, visitcherokeecountync.com Andrews 28901 828-835-2111 • AndrewsChamber.com hoppytroutbrewing.com CherokeeCountyChamber.com

MURPHY & ANDREWS 73 CASINO Hoppy Trout LODGING Welch Farm River Access Brewing Company This 57-acre property Harrah’s Cherokee Microbrewery, handmade CAMPGROUND along the Valley River is Valley River Sicilian brick-oven pizza, conserved and open to the Casino & Hotel appetizers, salads. Murphy Peace Valley public for fishing, walking, 60,000 square feet 911 Main Street KOA Holiday Campground wildlife viewing, or as a of state-of-the-art gaming Andrews 28901 & Cabins boat access. A portion is space, slots, traditional 828-835-2111 • Peaceful retreat in the heart leased to local farmers and table games, food market, hoppytroutbrewing.com of the Smoky Mountains. a portion is left wild for restaurant. Riverfront RV sites, deluxe the numerous bird species cabins next to casino. 777 Casino Pkwy EVENTS/WEDDING you will encounter. Located Murphy 28906 Pets welcome. directly off Hwy 74 between 828-422-7777 • The Hackney Warehouse 117 Happy Valley Rd. Andrews and Murphy, and caesars.com/harrahs-cherokee- Wedding, rehearsal, Murphy 28905 designated by a brown valley-river photography, venue, 828-837-6223 • 800-562-9382 DOT sign. dinner, receptions events, https://koa.com/campgrounds/ CULTURAL/MUSEUMS proposal, ceremony, bride, murphy/photos Mountains-to-Sea Road planner, décor, groom, Bike Route Andrews Art Museum coordinator, engaged. Valley River RV Resort Murphy is the start of this Exhibits featuring local and 11 Railroad St. All RV, 30/50 amp, WiFi, on-road 736-mile multi-use regional artists. Corner of Murphy 28906 grills, luxury clubhouse, bicycle route. The route Chestnut and Third streets. 828-837-8376 • groups, pool, spa, exercise crosses the entire state, 125 Chestnut Street thehackneywarehouse.com facilities, fishing lake, pets. from west to east, through Andrews 65 Old Tomotla Rd. the mid-section of North 828-361-2781 • Hawkesdene House Marble 28905 Carolina. All of the routes www.vcahs.com Luxury private mountain 828-385-4220 • are detailed in the list of estate on 26 acres for groups. valleyriverrv.com maps provided by the North Cherokee County Destination weddings, family Carolina Department of Historical Museum reunions, retreats, 17 bedrooms. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY Transportation and the Artifacts and exhibits 381 Phillips Creek Rd. maps for the routes and can showcasing local Andrews 28901 The Benton MacKaye Trail be ordered at no cost. history, Trail of Tears 828-321-6027 • 800-447-9549 Approximately 300 miles in ncdot.gov/bikeped Interpretations Center. hawkesdene.com length and starts 0.2 miles 87 Peachtree Street down the Appalachian Trail TransAmerica Trail Murphy 28906 McGuires Millrace Farm from Springer Mountain, transamtrail.com 828.837.6792 • Event, Wedding Venue. GA traveling north through cherokeecounty-nc.gov/183/ Conferences, Retreats. TN and NC. Features many Murphy River Walk and historicalmuseum Seating for 230. Lodging: 6 scenic views of surrounding Canoe Trail rooms for 30 people capacity. mountains, waterfalls, Beautiful greenway with 2+ streams and wildlife. For DINING 600 Hendrix Rd., Murphy 28906 miles of walking trails. The trail 828-837-0015 • more information visit follows the Valley River and the Harrah’s Cherokee mcguiresmillracefarm.com bmta.org and Facebook. Hiwassee Rivers. Whether you Valley River Casino take the trail on foot or put in & Hotel FAMILY ATTRACTION Piney Knob Bike Trails for an easy paddle along the Food market. 9-miles are complete and canoe trails, you’ll enjoy the 777 Casino Pkwy Ultra Star Multi-Tainment open. A wonderful spot for ecology and cultural heritage Murphy 28906 Center hikers and cyclists alike by along the way. Nathan’s Famous Harrah’s Cherokee, this summer. When on Hwy P.O. Box 1152, Murphy, NC 28906 Panda Express hottest new arcade games, 74, heading toward Murphy, take Earl of Sandwich Strikes Lounge, boutique a right at the Casino intersection Cherokee Lake Trail Starbucks bowling, billiards, packages, onto Regal Rd. Travel about .5 (Nantahala events, parties. miles until you reach Piney Knob National Forest) The Landing Café, Ultra 777 Casino Parkway Rd on the right. This is a narrow Open year-round Star Multi-Tainment Center Murphy 28906 gravel road that is about 3 miles Picnic, restrooms, Hearty southern breakfast, 828-422-5306 • long to get to the parking area of drinking water, handicap- burgers to crab cakes for ultrastarnc.com the trails. accessible, fishing. lunch & dinner, bowling food, beverages, bar. 777 Casino Parkway Murphy 28906 828-422-5309 • valleyriver.ultrastarnc.com/food

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Carolina Cherokee County Mountain Chamber of Homes Commerce and Experienced Welcome Center real estate On Hwy 64. Visit since 1978. Great customer for resources in our area! service, marketing and Parking for cars and RVs. negotiating. Licensed in Pets welcome. North Carolina and Georgia. 805 U.S. Hwy 64 W 5530 W. U.S. 64 Hwy. Murphy 28906 Murphy 28906 828-837-2242 • 828-837-7322 • CherokeeCountyChamber.com carolinamtnhome.com NC Rest Area VISITOR INFORMATION Travel Information available Cherokee County at Andrews US Hwy 19/129

Andrews & Murphy Visitor Centers Visit us on our website for area information, event calendar, dining, shopping, things to do. 20 Tennessee St., Murphy 28906 828-557-0602 • visitcherokeecountync.com

Andrews Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center Historic downtown, annual wagon train, centrally located, rafting, biking, motorcycling, hiking, fishing, shops, restaurants. 955 Main St., Andrews 28901 828-321-3584 • andrewschamber.com

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16 miles from Cherokee

Highlands 32 miles to JACKSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE Sylva, NC • 19 miles from Franklin, NC AGRITOURISM CULTURAL/MUSEUMS • These towns are surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest The Whee - Market - American Cullowhee’s Craft & Museum of 4 Vibrant Communities: Farmer’s Market All year the House • round, every Tuesday. Cat Balsam - Includes the highest point along the Blue Ridge 3-pm - 6pm. Experience a multi-media Parkway in Jackson County. 113 Market St. collection of feline antiques Cullowhee 28723 sure to delight, entertain, Cullowhee - Home of Western Carolina University which 828-476-0334 • and educate the cat offers robust performing arts scene! Cullowheemarket.org enthusiast. 5063 US 441 Hwy. South Dillsboro - Nestled along the Tuckasegee River, it’s Jackson County Sylva 28779 famous for pottery shops, and special events: ColorFest, Farmer’s Market 828-476-9376 • WNC Pottery Festival & December Lights & Luminaries. Farmers market offering wnccatmuseum.org locally grown and crafted Sylva - Sylva’s Main Street frames the most products. April - October: photographed Courthouse in NC. Wednesdays 3:30-6:30 at Innovation Station, • Popular Attractions: Dillsboro. Saturdays 9-Noon at Bridge Park,  Amrc M Ale Trail - The famous Ale Trail’s main hub is Sylva. November - March, downtown Sylva with 10 craft breweries. Field Guide:  t H C Saturdays at Bridge Park, A Gallery for Cat Lovers in the Heart of the Smoky Mountains DiscoverJacksonNC.com/AleTrail Sylva We invite you to Hike Pinnacle Park, Sylva - See panoramic views of 23 Central Street experience a Sylva, streams & waterfalls. Strenuous Terrain. . Sylva 28779 multi-media collection 828-393-5236 • of Feline Antiquities from around the globe Greetings from Sylva NC mural-Selfie Time-On Mill facebook.com/ sure to delight, entertain Street- across from White Moon Coffee. TheJacksonCountyFarmersMarket and educate the Cat Enthusiast of every age.

The American Museum of the House Cat Private BLUEWAYS 5063 US 441 Highway South - Sylva, NC 28779 collection. 828-476-9376, wnccatmuseum.org Tuckasegee River 828.476.9376 www.catman2.org The Tuckasegee, is a The Museum Supports The Catman2 Shelter Cats popular river for tubing, floating, canoeing, rafting discoverjacksonnc.com and kayaking. visitdillsboro.org mountainlovers.com SYLVA, DILLSBORO, BALSAM 79 & CULLOWHEE Jack the Dipper Ice Cream Home of the Warm Waffle Cone. 170 E Sylva Shopping Center Sylva, NC 28779 • 828-586-9441

Lulu’s On Main Award winning dining, featuring specials including steaks, seafood, chicken and vegetarian CULTURAL/MUSEUMS favorites, scrumptious homemade desserts. Mountain Heritage Center Covered outdoor seating. LODGING Laurel Bush Extensive displays 678 W. Main St. Riverfront Cabins of Western North Sylva 28779 Best Western Plus River Streams and Dreams! Cozy Carolina and Southern 828-586-8989 • Escape Inn riverfront cabins and tiny Appalachian history. lulusonmain.com and Suites homes conveniently located Western Carolina University Balcony suites overlooking on the Tuckaseigee River in Second Floor Hunter Library EVENTS/WEDDINGS the picturesque Tuckasegee Sylva. De-stress by the river 176 Central Drive River available. Close to the sounds. All attractions close. #240Cullowhee, 28723 The Wedding Venue at action, far from the crowds! 282 Tunnel Mtn. Rd. Call to confirm hours Moonlight Spa & Retreat 248 WBI Drive, Dillsboro 28725 Sylva, 28779 828.227.7129 • Intimate private chapel 828-586-6060 • 800-780-7234 828-676-9901 • wcu.edu/engage/mountain- with a backdrop of nature bwriverescape.com Laurelbushcabins.com heritage-center/about-us/ is perfect for weddings 40- Holiday Inn Express & index.aspx 50 guests. On site lodging Quality Inn available. Suites Near Harris Regional 129 Moonlight Drive Near Blue Ridge Parkway, DINING Hospital, Mountain Heritage Sylva 28779 Great Smoky Mountains Center, WCU, Cherokee, Bogart’s 828-399-0848 • National Park, shopping. Great Smoky Mountains Jackson County’s moonlight-spa.com Pool, spa, hot tub, Wi-Fi, National Park, Train. gathering place for everyone. complimentary breakfast bar. 2807 Highway 74 East, Sylva Steaks, seafood, burgers, Baxley’s Chocolates 26 Rufus Robinson Road 828-586-3315 • salads, kids menu, carryout We make premium, Dillsboro 28779 choicehotels.com/QualityInn/Sylva and catering. traditional 828-631-1111 • 800-holiday hiexpress.com/Sylva/HIExpress 35 East Main St., Sylva 28779 handmade CAMPGROUND chocolates and 828-586-6532 • Comfort Inn facebook.com/Bogarts- brittles, crafting Moonshine Creek Campground sweet memories is our Close to the Restaurant-Sylva beautiful Smoky Cool and secluded on business! mountain stream five minutes 546 W. Main St., Sylva 28779 Mountains, Western City Lights Cafe Carolina University, from Blue Ridge Parkway, RV, Breakfast, lunch, 828-631-3379 • tent, cabins. Pets welcome. baxleyschocolates.com Balsam Mountain dinner, dessert, Preserve, Nantahala Forest, 2486 Dark Ridge Rd., Sylva 28779 Sunday Brunch, 828-586-6666 • FAMILY ATTRACTION Cherokee, hiking, and coffee, espresso, beer, fishing. moonshinecreek.com wines, pet-friendly patio, American 1235 E. Main St. gluten-free, vegetarian Sylva 28779 OUTDOOR ACTIVITY options, catering, Wi-Fi. Museum of the House Cat 828-477-4950 • 800-300-8800 3 E. Jackson Street Choicehotels.com/NC732 Appalachian Mural Trail Sylva 28779 Experience a Appalachian historical multi-media 828-587-2233 • murals within driving collection of feline antiques citylightscafe.com distance of the Blue Ridge sure to delight, entertain, Parkway. Map has parkway and educate the cat milemarker directions. enthusiast. 828-293-2239 • 5063 US 441 Hwy. South muraltrail.com Sylva 28779

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Smoky Mountain Western Carolina University Stay, Play in Dillsboro. River Adventures 828-227-3591 • 42 Front St., Dillsboro 28725 wcu.edu/bardo-arts-center 828-586-1439 • Perfect for beginner and dillsboronc.info intermediate paddlers. Bring the family for a scenic river VISITOR INFORMATION Dillsboro Merchants trip! Pets welcome. Jackson Association 5036 U.S. Hwy 74 East (Check County Visit charming Dillsboro, Google Map) Chamber & SHOP, DINE, RAFT,STAY. Whittier 28789 Visitors Center P.O. Box 624, Dillsboro 28725 828-586-5285 • 888-785-2662 NC Trout Capital! Stop by for 828-631-0900 • smokymountainriveradventures.com a free fly-fishing map, dining visitdillsboro.org

guide, waterfall map. REAL ESTATE 773 W Main St., Sylva 28779 Western Carolina 828-586-2155 • 800-962-1911 mountainlovers.com Properties - Dillsboro Real estate in Sylva, Cullowhee, Jackson County Bryson City, Franklin, Webster, TDA and throughout WNC From epic hiking Mountains. and the WNC Fly 78 Front St. Fishing Trail, to Dillsboro 28725 unique breweries, it’s your 828-586-3442 • escape. searchwnc.com 116 Central St., Sylva 28779 828-848-8711 • DiscoverJacksonNC.com SYLVA, DILLSBORO, BALSAM SYLVA, DILLSBORO, BALSAM 82 83 & CULLOWHEE & CULLOWHEE waynesville & Maggie Valley

31 miles from Asheville

26 miles to Cherokee AGRITOURISM Haywood’s Historic Only 37 miles from Franklin, NC Farmers Market • Boyd Mountain Fresh local produce, seafood, Appalachian experience filled with Christmas Tree baked goods, goat cheese, • Farm Choose-n- herbal products, meat, eggs, Outdoor Adventure & Family activities! Cut Frasier Firs, plants, flowers, preserves, paved parking, honey and heritage crafts. Live • 2 Vibrant Communities: restrooms, gift items in music. Saturdays, 9am - 12pm, Waynesville - Picturesque community that embodies the hospitality tent. Dogs April - December. Rain or Culture and Heritage of Western NC on leash welcomed. Mid shine. 250 Pigeon Street (in the November thru first week in parking lot of the Hart Theater.) Maggie Valley -Nestled in Nature’s Glory! December. Waynesville 28785 Located at: 828-356-5498 • • Popular Attractions: Boyd Mountain Log Cabins waynesvillefarmersmarket.com 445 Boyd Farm Rd Blue Ridge Parkway - Reaches its highest elevation in Waynesville 28785 Waynesville Haywood County, blueridgeparkway.org 828-926-1575 • 828-926-8888 Tailgate Market boydmountain.com Fruits, vegetables, black Cataloochee Ski Area - Enjoy seasonal skiing and snow walnuts, organic food and tubing in Maggie Valley (828) 926-0285, cataloochee.com Buffalo Creek other homemade products. Vacations Wednesday & Saturday, Cataloochee Valley - Famous for its elk population and 8–12 noon; Mid-May to elk sightseeing tours. visitncsmokies.com Come see our American bison. end of October. 171 Legion Drive at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Encompasses Interact with American Legion in over one-half million acres, nps.gov/grsm mini-donkeys, goats, mini- horses and llamas. Call for Waynesville behind Wheels Through Time Museum - A collection of reservations. Bogart’s restaurant. 828-456-1830 • rare American vintage motorcycles (828) 926-6266, Clyde, NC 28721 visitsmokies.com/attractions/ wheelsthroughtime.com 828-550-0960 • buffalocreekvacationsNC.com waynesville-tailgate-market/

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WAYNESVILLE & MAGGIE VALLEY 85 Jack the Dipper Ice Cream DISTILLERY LODGING Home of the Warm Waffle Cone. Elevated Mountain Distillery Buffalo Creek 76 Waynesville Plaza Whiskey moonshine, spirits, Vacations Waynesville, NC 28786 bourbon tours, tasting, Where the buffalo 828-246-9766 music events. • roam and we jackthedipper.com 3732 Soco Rd welcome guest to Maggie Valley stay in cabins or a caboose. 828-944-0766 • LODGING Call or check website Clyde, NC 28721 elevatedmountain.com Andon-Reid Inn 828-550-0960 • Top 25 USA B&B, centrally CULTURAL/MUSEUMS buffalocreekvacationsNC.com located, seven elegant Canton Area en-suite rooms, delicious Country Cabins complimentary breakfast, Historical Museum Authentic log cabins in OUTDOOR ACTIVITY mountain views. Displays focusing on the mountain setting. Fireplaces, 92 Daisy Ave. cultural history of Canton hot tubs, rocking chairs, Buffalo Creek Vacations Waynesville 28786 and Haywood County. covered porches, open year- Visit our Bison 828-452-3089 • 800-293-6190 36 Park Street, Canton round. Pets welcome. Ranch with andonreidinn.com 828.646.3412 • 171 Bradley St. advanced Maggie Valley 28751 reservations. See blueridgeheritage.com/ Boyd Mountain Log 828-926-0612 • 888-222-4611 bison, llamas, destinations/canton-area- Cabins historical-museum/ countrycabinsmv.com donkeys, goats, and mini-horse Nine historic log rides available. Ask about cabins on 150 acres Museum of North Hearth & Home Inn feeding animals. with fishing, hiking Carolina Handicrafts American family owned, Call or check our website. and a Christmas tree farm. at the Shelton House comfortable, peaceful, near Clyde 28721 445 Boyd Farm Rd. Featuring unique works rafting, casino, national 828-550-0960 • Waynesville 28785 from some of the state’s park, Wheels Through Time, buffalocreekvacationsNC.com 828-926-1575 most acclaimed artisans. • motorcycles. 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville boydmountain.com 3376 Dellwood Rd. 828-452-1551 • Maggie Valley 28786 MOTORCYCLE RENTALS Best Western sheltonhouse.org 828-926-1845 • Smoky Mountain hearthandhomeinn.com Smoky Mountain Inn DINING Steel Horses Gateway to Oak Park Inn Smoky the Smokies, Fat Buddies Ribs and BBQ Downtown with old- Mountain breathtaking mountain of Waynesville fashioned, friendly Indian views, closest hotel to the Family-style BBQ, baby back service, enjoy walk to Motorcycle, Blue Ridge Parkway. ribs, smoked pork, smoked shops, boutiques, Slingshot & Pre-owned 130 Shiloh Trail, beef, smoked chicken, restaurants, pubs, movie, Harley-Davidson Dealer. Hwy 74, Exit 98 hand-cut steaks. library, churches. Sales, Service, Rentals & Waynesville 28786 193 Waynesville Plaza 37 bedroom inn on Main Apparel. 828-456-4402 Waynesville 28786 • Street. 82 Locust Dr., Waynesville 28786 bwsmokymountaininn.com 828-456-6368 • 196 S Main St. 828-452-7276 • fatbuddiesribsandbbq.com Waynesville 28786 smokymountainsteelhorses.com 828-456-5328 • Oakparkinn-waynesville.com Sunburst (Pisgah National Forest) The Swag Open May 1- October Romantic, hiking, Camping, picnic, restrooms, hideaway, Great Smoky trailer space, water, fee required Mountains, open April through November. Sunburst Falls Reservations required. A beautiful roadside 5,000 foot elevation. waterfall that flows under 2300 Swag Rd. a 1930’s era stone bridge. 37 Waynesville 28785 miles from Asheville - south 828-926-0430 • 800-789-7672 of Canton along NC Hwy. theswag.com 215 - it’s 7.4 miles south of Lake Logan. Hwy. 215 Canton 28716 •

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Mast General Store VISITOR INFORMATION Mercantile packed with traditional fashions, Maggie Valley Chamber comfortable footwear, of Commerce hiking gear, hundreds of A perfect spot to reflect, candies, & country gourmet renew and rediscover what foods. Pets welcome. A full service Indian, Slingshot and vacations used to be. pre-owned motorcycle dealer in 63 North Main Street 2781 Soco Road the heart of WNC. Motorcycle Waynesville 28786 Maggie Valley 28751 Rentals, Sales, Parts, Apparel & 828-452-2101 • 828-926-1686 • 800-624-4431 Service for all motorcycles. mastgeneralstore.com maggievalley.org 82 Locust Drive, Waynesville, NC SMSH.co • 828.452.7276 THEATER Town of Maggie Valley Maggie Valley Festival Folkmoot USA OUTDOOR ACTIVITY Grounds hosts diverse North Carolina’s choice of festivals, shows & Cataloochee international festival fairs such as Plott Fest. Camping, fishing, historical featuring appreciation 3987 Soco Road structures, horse camp, self- of diverse cultures Maggie Valley 28751 guiding auto tour, wildlife- through dance, music, 828-926-0866 • watching. 39 miles from costume, handicraft and Cherokee, 65 miles from culinary traditions. Gatlinburg, and 21 miles from 112 Virginia Avenue Waynesville. Waynesville 28786 nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/ 828-452-2997 • cataloochee.html Folkmoot.org

Mouse Creek Falls VISITOR INFORMATION Big Creek Trail follows an old railroad grade. At Haywood Chamber of Did You Know? 1.4 miles the trail passes Commerce Midnight Hole Falls, a deep Leadership, advocacy, picturesque pool a 6' falls. development, innovation, At 2.1 miles a left leads to a entrepreneurship magic, bench where hikers can rest mountain living, vacationing, and view Mouse Creek falls. hospitality, adventure. The falls are 45' in height. Pristine waterfalls, nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/ panoramic vistas. mouse-creek-falls.html 28 Walnut Street Waynesville 28786 Mountains-to-Sea Trail • Haywood County (Waynesville and Maggie Valley) 828-456-3021 • This trail is North haywoodchamber.com has the highest median elevation of any county east of Carolina’s state hiking the Rockies. trail. Stretches 1175 miles Haywood County Tourism from the Great Smoky Development Authority Mountains to the Outer • Maggie Valley is the highest elevated incorporated We invite you to Banks, stopping at many of experience our local valley (3,023 ft.) in the United States. our state’s most beautiful brews, shopping, galleries, places along the way. horseback riding, hiking. mountainstotheseatrail.org • Waynesville is the third largest town in Western North 1110 Soco Road Carolina behind the cities of Asheville and Maggie Valley 28751 SHOPPING 828-944-0761 • Hendersonville. Downtown Waynesville visitncsmokies.com Association Eat, drink, shop, play. Tree- lined brick sidewalks. Views of the Smokies and Blue Ridge Mountains. 9 S. Main St. Suite 200 Waynesville 28786 Photo by Daniel Hass 828-456-3517 • downtownwaynesville.com

88 WAYNESVILLE & MAGGIE VALLEY WAYNESVILLE & MAGGIE VALLEY 89 NEARBY NEIGHBORS GOLF COURSE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY GEORGIA VISITOR INFORMATION Sky Valley Country Club Rabun County Chamber & Championship Golf SELF-GUIDED TOUR FAMILY ATTRACTIONS Welcome Center Course open to the public daily year-round with Blue Ridge Music Goats on the Roof 706-782-4812 • Trails Chamber.rabun.life competitive golf rates. Goats, gifts, ice cream, fudge, 568 Sky Valley Way #1 Your guide to sweets, candy, mining, t-shirts, Sky Valley 30537 traditional music of jams and jellies, jarred goods, 706-746-5302 • the NC mountains, trip family and novelty gifts. skyvalleycountryclub.com tools, calendar, maps, videos. 3026 Hwy 441 South, Tiger 30576 195 Hemphill Knob Rd. 706-782-2784 • LODGING Asheville 28803 goats-on-the-roof.com 828-298-5330 • River Vista RV Resort blueridgemusicnc.com Hillside Orchard Farms, Inc. Five-star RV resort with cabin Family, ice cream, barnyard, rentals, featuring large level Blue Ridge Craft Trails farm, jams, corn maze, fried sites and fully furnished Road to hand-made crafts, pickles, hayrides, pies, relish, cabins. Pets welcome. hand-made workshops, train, cider, gem mine, field trips. 960 Hwy 246 (GPS Location) studios, galleries, & shows. 18 Sorghum Mill Drive 20 River Vista Dr., Dillard 30537 195 Hemphill Knob Rd. Lakemont 30552 706-746-2722 • 888-850-7275 Asheville 28803 706-782-7848 • DINING rvmountainvillage.com 828-298-5330 • hillsideorchard.com blueridgecrafttrails.com Cupboard Cafe Deliciously Southern. CULTURAL/MUSEUMS Appalachian Mural Trail Friendly, efficient service. NORTH CAROLINA Tour outdoor historical Breakfast all day. One-of-a- murals, see outstanding kind gift shop. GENERAL SERVICE artwork by local artists near Foxfire Museum & 7388 Hwy 441, Dillard 30537 the Blue Ridge Parkway 706-746-5700 • Heritage Center JB Media Institute, LLC 828-293-2239 • dillardgeorgia.com/cupboard-cafe/ Explore our Appalachian Internet marketing training muraltrail.com Village with 22 logo buildings. Coach Joe’s Game Time online or in-person; Hike through history and see strategy, research, content VISITOR INFORMATION real Appalachia. (located at Goats On The Roof) Food Truck. Wed - Monday creation, advertising, social 98 Foxfire Lane media, and public relations. Blue Ridge Mountain City 30562 11-6, Butcher Shop with National cut steaks and chops. 915 Haywood Rd, Suite 101 706-746-5828 • Asheville 28806 Heritage Area foxfire.org Party packs and high Your source for country boils available. 828-490-9299 • jbmediagroupllc.com exploring the 3026 US 441 heritage treasures of the Clayton 30576 • North Carolina mts. and LODGING 828-200-1417 foothills. coachjoesgametime.com Shoji Spa and Lodge 195 Hemphill Knob Rd. Accommodations, 26 Asheville 28803 massage therapists, 828-298-5330 • private outdoor soaking blueridgeheritage.com tubs, sauna, minutes to Asheville. Unforgettable Blue Ridge mountainside experience. Parkway Association 96 Avondale Hts. Rd. Print and digital resources Asheville 28803 for your parkway journey. 828-299-0999 • shojiretreats.com Lodging, maps, attractions and more. P.O. Box 2136 Asheville 28802 828-670-1924 • blueridgeparkway.org

NEARBY NEIGHBORS 91 Directory WHERE TO EAT River’s End Restaurant (NOC) 27 BREWERY/WINERY DISTILLERY Rockin Rollie Pollie’s 53 Elevated Mountain Distillery 86 Sakura Japanese Restaurant 53 FernCrest Winery 73 Selu Garden Café 37 Hoppy Trout Brewing Co. 73 Soundbytes 37 Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. 52 Stamey’s Cafe 53 DINING Sunset Restaurant 54 828Cafe 54 Tapoco Tavern 44 Annie’s Cafe 69 The Copper Door 64 Asian King Buffet Sushi Bar & Chinese Cuisine 52 The Landing Café, Ultra Star Multi-Tainment Center 74 Big Wesser 27 Wildwood Grill 44 Bogart’s 80 Carlotta’s French Market 64 City Lights Café 80 Coach Joe’s Game Time 90 Cleaver’s 53 WHERE TO STAY LODGING Cupboard Café 90 Andon-Reid Inn 86 Dragon’s Den Grill 44 Andy’s Trout Farm 56 Fat Buddies Ribs and BBQ 53, 86 Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites 81 Fontana Village Resort 45 Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn 86 Fryemont Inn 27 Big Bear Log Cabins 56 Gazebo Creekside Cafe 53 Boyd Mountain Log Cabins 86 Goats on the Roof 90 Buckwood Log Lodge 56 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel 37 Buckwood Log Lodge 70 Brio Tuscan Grille, Chefs Stage Buffet, Buffalo Creek Vacations 87 Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Pizzeria UNO Express, Calhoun House Inn & Suites 28 Noodle Bar, Lobby Café, Johnny Rockets, Colonial Inn Franklin 56 Earl of Sandwich, Selu Garden Café, Starbucks, Comfort Inn 81 Dunkin’ Donuts Express Country Cabins 87 Harrah’s Valley River Casino & Resort 74 Deal’s Gap Motorcycle Resort 45 Earl of Sandwich 74 Deerfield Inn 64 Nathan’s Famous 74 Fairfield Inn and Suites 38 Starbucks 74 Fire Mountain Inn, Cabins and Treehouses 70 Panda Express 74 Fontana Village Resort & Marina 45 Heavenly Fudge Depot & Shoppe 27 Franklin Home Store Cabin Rentals 56 Honeysuckle Bakehouse 53 Franklin Terrace B&B 56 Hoppy Trout Brewing Company 74 Fryemont Inn 28 Jack The Dipper (Franklin) 53 Great Smoky Mountain Log Cabin Rentals 38 Jack the Dipper Ice Cream (Sylva) 80 Great Smokys Cabin Rentals 30 Jack the Dipper Ice Cream (Waynesville) 86 Hampton Inn Cherokee 38 Lazy Hiker Brewing 53 Hearth & Home Inn 87 Little Tennessee River Greenway Frog Quarters 54 Hinton Center 64 Lulu’s On Main 80 Historic Tapoco Lodge 45 Mountview Bistro 44 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 81 Pop-N-Jacks Popcorn 27 Hotel Cashiers 70

92 DIRECTORY DIRECTORY 93 WHERE TO STAY LODGING THINGS TO DO Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins 81 AGRITOURISM (See Also Tours) McKinley Edwards Inn 28 Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm 85 Mitchell’s Lodge and Cottage 70 Brasstown Farmers Market 63 Nantahala Cabins, Inc. 28 Buffalo Creek Vacations 85 NOC Cabins 28 Franklin Tailgate Market 51 Oak Park Inn 87 Graham County Farmer’s Market 43 Quality Inn 81 Haywood’s Historic Farmer’s Market 85 River Run Cabins 56 J.W. Mitchell Farms 51 River Vista RV Resort 91 Jackson Cnty. Farmer’s Market 79 Rivers Edge Treehouse Resort 45 Mountain Valley Farmer’s Market 63 Rolling Hills Lodge 38 Skyvue Ranch Alpacas 51 Sapphire Inn 56 Swain Cnty. Farmer’s Market 27 Shoji Spa & Lodge 91 The Murphy Farmer’s Market 73 Sky Ridge Yurts 30 The Whee-Market-Cullowhee’s Craft & Farmer’s Market 79 Sleep Inn 28 Tom Sawyer’s Christmas Tree & Elf Village 69 Sleepy Hollow Mtns. Cabins 56 Visit NC Farms 73 Smoky Mountain Modern 30 Waynesville Tailgate Market 85 Snowbird Mountain Lodge 45 Stay Out Yonder 57 AIRPORT The Swag 87 Macon County Airport 51 Watershed Cabins 30 ANTIQUES Watershed Resort 30 Nestfeathers 51 CAMPGROUNDS (See Also Rafting) Whistle Stop Depot 51 Andy’s Trout Farm 57 Appalachian Overland Rentals 57 ARTS/CRAFTS Balsam Mountain 38 Goldhagen Studios 63 Cullasaja River RV Park 57 John C. Campbell Folk School 63, 73 Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground 30 Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts 43 Downtown RV Park 57 Uptown Gallery 52 Fort Wilderness RV Park 40 BICYCLING/MOTORCYCLING RENTALS Franklin RV Park & Campground 57 NOC Outdoor Adventure 32 High Country Haven Camping & Cabins 57 Smoky Mountain Steel Horses 87 Mi Mountain Campground 57 Moonshine Creek Campground 81 CASINO Murphy Peace Valley KOA Holiday Campground & Cabins 75 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel 37 Old Corundum Millsite Campground 58 Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel 74 Pines RV Park and Cabins 58 River Vista RV Resort 91 CULTURAL/EDUCATIONAL Rose Creek Campground & Cabins 58 American Museum of the House Cat 79 Smokemont 38 Andrews Art Museum 74 The Great Outdoors RV Resort 57 Canton Area Historical Museum 86 Valley River RV Resort 75 Cherokee County Historical Museum 74 Whistle Stop Depot 58 Clay County Historical Museum 63 Yogi in the Smokies 38 Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 52

94 DIRECTORY DIRECTORY 95 CULTURAL/EDUCATIONAL Rose Creek Mine 55 Fly Fishing Museum of Southern Appalachians 27 Ruby City Gems 54 Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center 90 GOLF COURSES Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum 52 Sequoyah National Golf 38 Goldhagen Studios 63 Sky Valley Country Club 91 Graham County Museum of Prehistoric Relics 43 Highlands Museum & Historical Village 69 HORSEBACK RIDING Junaluska Memorial & Museum 43 Arrowmont Stables & Cabins 82 Mountain Farm Museum 37 Chunky Gal Stables 64 Mountain Heritage Center 80 Smokemont Riding Stable 40 Museum of NC Handicrafts at the Shelton House 86 JEEP EXCURSIONS Museum of the Cherokee Indian 37 Wildwood Natahala Gorge Adventure Center 32 Oconaluftee Indian Village Living Museum 37 Scottish Tartans Museum 52 QUILTING Smoky Mountain Train Museum 27 A Stitch In Time 59 Swain County Heritage Museum 27 T.M.Rickman General Store/Mainspring Conservation Trust 52 RAFTING/KAYAKING/CANOE/TUBING Taste of Scotland & Celtic Festival 52 Brookside Rafting 33 TVA Fontana Dam Museum & Visitor’s Center 43 Carolina Outfitters Whitewater Rafting 33 Zachary Tolbert House Museum 69 Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground 34 Nantahala Outdoor Center 33 FAMILY ATTRACTIONS Primitive Outback & Gem Mining 58 American Museum of the House Cat 80 Rolling Thunder River Company 33 Andy’s Trout Farm 54 Smoky Mountain River Adventures 82 Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center 90 Smoky Mountain Tubing 40 Goats on the Roof 90 Wildwater Nantahala Gorge Adventure Center 33 Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 32 Hillside Orchard Farms, Inc. 90 SKIING/SNOW & SUMMER TUBING/ICE SKATING Little Tennessee River 54 Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center 70 Oconaluftee Indian Village 37 Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center 70 TOURS/ECO-TOUR Ultra Star Multi-Tainment Center (Cherokee) 38 Buffalo Creek Vacations - Ranch Tour/Store/Bison 87 Ultra Star Multi-Tainment Center (Murphy) 74 Fontana Marina Excursions & Boat Rentals 45

FISHING/HIKING/GUIDES TOURS/JEEP TOUR ECBI Fisheries & Wildlife Management 38 Wildwater Nantahala Gorge Adventure Center 32 Fontana MarinaExcursions & Boat Rentals 45 Hightrout Guides Ltd. 71 TOURS/SELF-GUIDED Rivers Edge Outfitters 38 Appalachian Mural Trail 91 Blue Ridge Music Trails 91 GEM MINES (Also See shopping) Blue Ridge Craft Trails 91 Artisan’s Mineral & Gemstone Gallery 54 TRAIN EXCURSION Deep Creek Center & Campground 28 Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 32 Gold City Gem Mine, Jewelry and Rock Shop 54 Jackson Hole Trading Post 70 ZIP LINING Mason’s Ruby and Sapphire Mine 54, 55 Highlands Aerial Park 70 Primitive Outback Kayaking & Gem Mining 55 Nantahala Outdoor Center 34

96 DIRECTORY DIRECTORY 97 ZIP LINING Mountain Power Washing 55 Treetop Adventure Nets 34 St. John’s Cartoogechaye Episcopal Church 55 Wildwater Nantahala Gorge Adventure Center 34 Vinson Sign Co. 55

SHOPPING REAL ESTATE Appalachian Growers 60 Carolina Mountain Homes 76 Baxley’s Chocolates 82 Good Life Real Estate-Your Boutique Mtn. Firm 34 Downtown Waynesville Association 88 RE/MAX Elite Realty 59 Franklin Office Supply 60 Sheila Myers - Keller Williams Realty 59 Friends of the Macon Co. Public Library 60 Sunset Ridge Motorcoach Resort 60 Lazy Bear Trading Co. 34, 82 Western Carolina Properties - Dillsboro 82 Mast General Store 88 Nancy Tut’s Christmas Shop 82 VISITOR INFORMATION Native American Craft Shop 41 Andrews & Murphy Visitors Centers 76 NOC Outfitter’s Store 34 Andrews Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Ctr. 6 Pop-N-Jacks Gourmet Popcorn 34 Blue Ridge National Heritage Area 91 Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. 41 Blue Ridge Parkway Association 91 Ruby City Gems 60 Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce 71 Traditional Hands Native American Jewelry & Cherokee Chamber of Commerce 41 Art Gallery 41 Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Ctr. 76 Uncle Bunky’s T-Shirt Shop 35 Cherokee Welcome Center 41 Wesser General Store 35 Clay County Chamber of Commerce 67 Wehrloom 47 Clay County Communities Revitalization Association 67 Yonder Community Market 60 Clay County Travel & Tourism 67 Dillsboro Merchants Association 83 THEATER EBCI Fisheries & Wildlife Management 41 Folkmoot USA 88 Fontana Dam & Visitor’s Ctr. 48 Highlands Playhouse 71 Franklin Chamber of Commerce 60 Peacock Performing Arts Center 67 Franklin/Nantahala Tourism Development Committee 60 Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 60 Graham County Travel & Tourism 48 WCU John W. Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Center 83 Haywood Chamber of Commerce 88 Haywood County Tourism Development Authority 88 SERVICES EVENT/WEDDINGS Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Ctr. 71 Baxley’s Chocolates 80 Historic Hayesville 67 Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 64 Jackson County Chamber & Visitors Center 83 Hawkesdene House 74 Jackson County TDA 83 McGuires Millrace Farm 74 Maggie Valley Chamber of Commerce 89 McKinley Edwards Inn 28 NC Rest Area 76 The Hackney Warehouse 74 Rabun County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Ctr. 91 The Wedding Venue at Moonlight Spa & Retreat 80 Smoky Mountain Host Visitor’s Center 61 Swain County Visitor Center 35 GENERAL SERVICES Tail of the Dragon 48 CrowKreations Marketing Solutions 35 Town of Dillsboro 83 Drake 56 Town of Lake Santeetlah Travel Development Authority 48 Franklin Office Supply 56 Town of Maggie Valley 89 JB Media Institute 91 Town of Robbinsville 48 Jeff Johnson Timber Frames 55 Macon County Economic Development Commission 56

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