Outdoor Adventures

Joyce Kilmer National Forest - several hiking trails including one easy loop through old growth timber

Appalachian Trail - several access points for day hikes

Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 800 miles of trails.

Lake Santeetlah and Fontana Lake - Public access boat ramps, boat rentals

Nantahala River - whitewater rafting and kayaking... and fishing too.

Cheoah River - limited releases for whitewater rafting and kayaking

Tsali Mountain Bike Trails are world famous

Snowbird Wilderness Area - fly fishing, camping

Scenic Roads

Deal's Gap / The Dragon - 318 curves in 11 miles

Cherohala Skyway - sweeping vistas, hiking areas

History and Heritage

Fontana Dam - Built during WWII, the highest dam in the eastern US

Cherokee Warrior Junaluska Memorial in nearby Robbinsville

Cherokee NC - Cherokee Indian Museum, Oconaluftee Indian Village and Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama and Cherokee NC Tourism

Great Smoky Mountain Railroad - Historic train rides from Bryson City to Nantahala Gorge

Lodging & Restaurants
Closest lodging and restaurants

Additional Area Information

Graham County Travel & Tourism
Swain County Chamber of Commerce
Cherokee NC Chamber of Commerce