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The Nantahala Community is centrally located within all the great vacation activity areas of Western North Carolina. You can go whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River, fish for trout in pristine streams, or bass in high mountain lakes. Visit Cherokee Indian Reservation or nearby Franklin NC, known as Gem City because of all the great gem mines in the area. Take a hike in the Joyce Kilmer Forest or Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Or just relax in your vacation rental and experience the quiet of our little corner of the Smokies. Come see us!
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Attractions
Calaboose Cellars Winery , Andrews
Cherokee Indian ReservationOconaluftee Indian Village Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama Cherokee Indian Museum
Fields of the Wood Bible Park , Murphy
Fontana Dam , Fontana
Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum , Franklin
Fun Factory , Franklin
Gem Mining , Franklin area
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad , Bryson City
Harrah's Cherokee Casino , Cherokee
Junaluska Memorial and Museum , Robbinsville
Macon County Historical Society Museum , Franklin
Mountain Farm Museum , Cherokee
Ruby City Gem Museum , Franklin
Scottish Tartans Museum , Franklin
Boating & Fishing
Public Boating Access Areas
Fishing License Regulations & Online Licenses
Nantahala LakeLakes End Marina
Fontana Lake Alarka Boat Dock , Almond Boat Park
Santeetlah LakeSanteetlah Marina
Entertainment : Music, Classes, Festivals
Bryson City Music Series , Bryson City
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Concerts , Cherokee
John C. Campbell Folk School , Brasstown
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts , Franklin
Stecoah Valley Center , Stecoah
Golf Courses
Cherokee Hills Golf Course , Murphy
Franklin Golf Course , Franklin
Mill Creek Country Club , Franklin
Sequoyah National Golf Club , Cherokee
Smoky Mountain Golf Course , Whittier
Outdoor Adventures & Scenic Drives
Appalachian Trail
Bartram Trail (NC portion)
Blue Ridge Parkway
Cherohala Skyway , Robbinsville
Great Smoky Mountains National Park , Bryson City (pdf) & Cherokee
Horseback RidingLonesome Dove , Nantahala , Fontana , Smokemont
Jet Boating on Fontana Lake , Bryson City
Joyce Kilmer National Forest Trails , Robbinsville
Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours , Nantahala Gorge
Nantahala Jeep Tours , Nantahala Gorge
Nantahala National Forest (pdf)
Scenic Waters Byway
Snowbird Back Country Hiking and Fishing , Robbinsville
Tail of the Dragon/Deal's Gap , Fontana
Tsali Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails , (pdf) Almond
Tubing in Deep Creek , Bryson City
Wayah Bald Trail and Observation Tower
Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking, Nantahala RiverEndless Rivers , Appalachian Rivers , Nantahala Outdoor Center , Carolina Outfitters , Wildwater Rafting
Restaurants, Movies and more...
Lake’s End Grill , Nantahala Lake
Pizza by the River (seasonal), Nantahala Gorge
River’s End and Relia’s Garden ,
Thirteen Moons , Nantahala Gorge
Franklin Restaurants
Bryson City Restaurants
Andrews, NC on US 19/74 has the closest movie , ABC package store and grocery store. Beer & wine may be purchased at the NOC Store in the Gorge.
Shopping
Shops in Franklin and Bryson City
Nantahala Outdoor Center , Nantahala Gorge
John C. Campbell Folk School , Brasstown
Stecoah Valley Center Gallery , Stecoah
Whistle Stop Antique Mall , Franklin
