CHEROKEE CABINS NC SMOKY MOUNTAINS BRYSON CITY - NORTH CAROLINA CABIN
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you like sunshine flows into the trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy while cares will drop off like autumn leaves."
"The mountains are fountains not only of rivers and fertile soil, but of men." - John Muir
"It is all very beautiful and magical here - a quality which cannot be described. You have to live it and breath it, let the sun bake it into you" - Ansel Adams
"Mountains are earth's undecaying monuments." - Nathaniel Hawthorne
"How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings..." - Isaiah 52:7
"Often we need to be reminded of our blessings. With a fresh eye and renewed appreciation we need to see the great roll of our plains, the majesty of our mountains, the beauty of our valleys. All of it—every fruitful field, every stretch of grazing land, every spire, every forest, every far horizon—is a wonder. What places offer more? What places as much?" - A.B. Guthrie
ACTIVITIES
At Above and Beyond, the sky's the limit!
Bring a telescope for stargazing...Bring a camera for awesome photography...Bring binoculars to enjoy the view!
Enjoy 4 season fun and enjoyment.
Your basecamp for a North Carolina Smoky Mountains adventure!
Centrally located to all Smoky Mountains activities in the North Carolina Mountains and Gatlinburg!
The greatest attractions of all of course are the North Carolina Smoky Mountains themselves. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a unique and wondrous national treasure. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. Here you will find the world famous Smoky Mountains with their bluish smoky haze are fresh and beautiful with the bright green of spring, the cooling showers of summer, the leaves that seem to catch fire with vivid colors in the fall and the sparkling winter wonderland of winter. The seasonal colors in the Smokies are a spectacular dazzling show against the blue mountain skies any time of year! Nothing beats seeing this amazing vista in person. And the great thing about the Smokies is that no matter what season you visit, there’s always something unique to see. The crisp NC mountain air refreshes the soul, spirit and body.That’s what keeps people returning to Great Smoky Mountain Park year after year! There is always a new Smoky Mountains wonder to see and exciting and adventurous places to explore.
According to ABC News and National Geographic, whitewater rafting at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, N.C. is the number 1 destination in the United States to experience a cooling summer escape. News article
Also, ABC news video features the Nantahala Gorge as a great whitewater destination. Video
Within a short drive from your cabin rental, you will find abundant outdoor recreational activities. Hiking, horseback riding and sightseeing are all nearby in Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Recreational actiivities in the Nantahala Gorge provide exciting whitewater rafting, kayaking, on the Nantahala River, hiking and biking adventures. Fontana Lake is over 12,000 acres of pristine wilderness lake surrounded Great Smoky Mountains National Park and national forests. The Tsali Recreational Preserve features over 40 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. The Little Tennessee and Tuckasegee rivers and surrounding national forests offer unlimited choices of outdoor adventures, sports and activities to get out an enjoy all the beauty in the North Carolina Mountains.
There are so many things to do.
Places to visit and explore... Adventure to be experienced... Beauty to be enjoyed... Activities to entertain... History to be learned...
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Cold Mountain
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AttractionsCold Mountain
The real Cold Mountain
More on the real Cold Mountain
Cherokee Indian Reservation
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park road map
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Downloadable Map
Great Smoky Mountains Railway
The Santa Express
Smoky Mountains Trains Model Train Museum
Road to Nowhere
Ghost Town in the Sky
Smoky Mountain Jamboree
Cradle of Forestry
Chimney Rock Park
Cherokee Helicopters
Harrah's Cherokee Casino
Fontana Dam
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
Darnell Farms Corn Maze
Darnell Farms Produce Stand
Santa's Land
Linville Caverns
Mountain Farm and Museum at Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
Nantahala National Forest
Biltmore Estates and Gardens
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Fields of the Wood Biblical Theme Park
Scottish Tartans Museum
Western North Carolina Nature Center
Mountain Heritage Center at WCU
Maggie Valley Opry House
Elk Herd at Cataloochee
Cades Cove
Cherokee Tribal Hatchery, Straight Fork in the Big Cove Community.
Visitors are welcome from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lost Sea Tennessee
Hot Springs Spa
Stompin' Ground
Wheels Through Time
Maggie Valley Opry House
Wood Farm Cornfield Maze
Christus Gardens
Smoky Mountain Winery
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park
Ober Gatlinbrug Alpine Slide
Gatlinburg Skylift
Carl Sandburg Home Hendersonville
Thomas Wolfe Memorial Asheville
Appalachian ATV Adventures
Fun Factory Franklin
Dollywood
Dellinger Grist Mill
Tallulah Gorge
Jenny's Farm Alpacas
Smoky Mountain Trains
POLAR EXPRESS™
"The POLAR EXPRESS™ comes to life when the train departs from Bryson City for a journey to the North Pole. Read along with the magical story and meet Santa. Enjoy Christmas caroling, hot cocoa and cookies and a special memento for the children. Daily departure times vary."
1-800-872-4681
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Zoos and Animalsskiing, snowboarding at Cataloochee Ski Area
snow tubing at Cataloochee Ski Area
Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Scaly Mountain snow tubing
Cataloochee Ski School
Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing permitted on closed portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Ober Gatlinburg Ski
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Driving Tours Mt. Mitchell State Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cataloochee Village in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Blue Ridge Parkway
Mountain Waters Scenic Byway
spectacular waterfalls
Cherohala Skyway
Mountain Adventure Off-Road Jeep Tours
Deals Gap Tail of the Dragon
Nantahala Gorge
Highland Safari Landrover Off-Road Tours
Cherokee, NC Cherokee Heritage Trail
Robbinsville, NC Cherokee Heritage Trail
Franklin, NC Cherokee Heritage Trail
Murphy, NC Cherokee Heritage Trail
Red Clay, Tn Cherokee Heritage Trail
Vonore, Tn Cherokee Heritage Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
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Rafting, Tubing, Kayaking whitewater rafting
Nantahala River Rafting
Nantahala River Rafting at the Nantahala Outdoor Center
raft and tube the Tuckasegee River
Bryson City Rock-n-Rivers
Deep Creek tubing
Deep Creek Store and Tubes
Deep Creek Tube Center
JJs Tubes
Deep Creek Tubes
kayaking on the Nantahala River
Blue Ridge Outing Company rafting with kids
Dillsboro River Company
Endless River Adventures
Adventurous Fast River Rafting
Raft with Kids
USA Raft
TJs Water Adventure on the Tuckasegee
Tuckasegee Outfitters
Dillsboro River Co.
Whitewater Ltd. Rafting
Rolling Thunder River co.
Rafting in the Smokies
Carolina Outfitters Rafting Company
Paddle Inn Rafting Company
Appalachian River Raft Company
Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafting
Wildwater LTD Rafting
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Swimming
Shopping Asheville
Gatlinburg
Cherokee
Dillsboro
Maggie Valley
Native American Indian crafts
Southern Highland Guild Folk Art Center
Stuart Nye Jewelry
Dogwood Crafters
Village Studio
The Golden Carp
The Nature Connection
Enloe Marketplace
Elizabeth Ellison Watercolors
Gernandt Stringed Instruments
Allyson Gernandt Silversmith Gemstone Jewelry
Great Smokies Fine Art Gallery Cherokee
Appalachian Heritage Crafters
Lighten Up
Village Studio
Riverwood Pewter Shop
Nature Connection
Maggie Mountaineer Crafts
City Lights Bookstore
Whistlestop Antique Mall, Franklin
Mast General Store Waynesville
Gallery of Gems and Minerals, Franklin
Snowbird Indian Trading Post, Robbinsville
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Geocaching
Cherokee Geocaching map
Geocaches Search by zip code
Seek a cache
Seek a cache Whittier
Seek a cache Cherokee
Seek a cache Sylva
Seek a cache Bryson City
Geocaching North Carolina
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Art Great Smokies Fine Arts Gallery, Cherokee
Share the Beauty: Watercolors by Michael M. Rogers, Franklin
Elizabeth Ellison Watercolors
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Horseback Riding horseback riding sites
Thundering Hooves Bryson City
Arrowmont Stables
Deep Creek Riding Stables within GSMNP
Bryson City
(704) 488-2681
Smokemont Riding Stables within GSMNP
Cherokee
(704) 497-2373
(704) 479-8911
(800) 849-2258 ext. 272
Horses for Hire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Horseback riding is generally available from mid-March through Thanksgiving. Rates average $15 per hour. Hayrides and buggy rides are available at Cades Cove during the warmer months. Please call the following concessions for details.
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Golfing |
Maggie Valley Resort
Lake Junaluska Golf Course, Lake Junaluska 828-456-5777
Iron Tree Golf Course and Driving Range, Clyde 828-627-1933
Laurel Ridge Country Club, Waynesville 828-456-3200
Waynesville Country Club, Waynesville 828-452-4617
Springdale Country Club, Canton 828-235-8451
Franklin Golf Course, Franklin, NC 828-524-2288
The Golf Range in Cullowhee at WCU Cullowhee, NC 727-796-0674, 828-293-3514,
828-293-3514, 828-631-0454, 800-896-7774
Waynesville Country Club-Dogwood Course Waynesville, NC 800-627-6250 828-456-3551
Waynesville Country Club-Carolina Course Waynesville, NC 800-627-6250 828-456-3551
Waynesville Country Club-Blue Ridge Course Waynesville, NC 800-627-6250 828-456-3551
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Lost Indian Gem Mining
Gold City Gem Mine
gem mining in Franklin
Old Pressley Mine
Smoky Mountain Gold and Ruby Mine,Cherokee,828-497-6574
Nantahala Gorge Ruby Mine, 11900 U.S. 19/74 West, Bryson City 828-488-3854
Blue Ridge Gem Mines,11197 N. US 19 Soco Gap,Maggie Valley 828-926-8488
Gem City Mine, Franklin 828-524-3967.Open May 15 - October 15.
Gold City Gem Mine, Franklin 828-369-3905. Open 9am, 7 days a week year round.
Jacobs Ruby Mine, Franklin 828-524-7022. Open May-October.
Jones Ruby Mine, Franklin 828-524-5946. Open April - October.
Mason Mountain Mine,5315 Bryson City Rd, Franklin 828-524-4570. Open seven days a week in season.
Rocky Face Gem Mine, 260 Sanderstown Rd., Franklin 828-524-3148. April through October.
Rose Creek Mine, 115 Terrace Ridge Dr., Franklin 828-349-3774. Open April through October
Sheffield Mine, 385 Sheffield Farms Rd., Franklin 828-369-8383. Open April through October.
The Old Cardinal Gem Mine, 71 Rockhaven Dr., Franklin 828-369-7534. Open 8am-5pm, seven days a week, year round.
Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine, 6961 Upper Burningtown Rd., Franklin 828-369-9742. Open April through October.
Jackson Hole, Franklin 828-524-5850. Located above the Cullasaja Falls on Hwy. 28 & US 64 between Franklin and Highlands.
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Hiking
Cold Mountain trail
hiking trails
Appalachian Trail
spectacular waterfalls
Pisgah National Forest
Nantahala National Forest Hikes
Great Day Hikes nearby
Blue Ridge Parkway
Hiking Trails in the Great Smokies
Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Trails
Blue Ridge Parkway Trails
Appalachian Trail links
North Carolina National Forests
Hiking the Carolinas
Chimney Rock Park
Gorges State Park
North Carolina State Parks
Nantahala Hiking Club
Smoky Mountains Hiking Club
Mountains to Climb Guides
Dupont Forest
Blue Ridge Mountain Guides
Wayah Bald
10 Best Hikes
Nantahala Trails
Macon County Hiking Trails
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
Hiking Trails Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Hiking Companion - Everything You'll Ever Need To Know
About Hiking All In One Place!
www.hikingandbackpacking.com
Mountain to Seas Trail
A Walk on the Wild Side Guided Eco-Tours
Tallulah Gorge
Foot Trails.com
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Llama Trekking Hawkesdeen Llama Trekking, Andrews 828-321-6027
Windsong Llama Treks, Clyde 828-627-6986
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Hot Air Balloons |
Sky Tours
76 South Bear Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
704-251-5379
800-770-5379
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Tsali biking
Tsali Recreation Area
The Trailhead atTsali Bike Shop
mountain biking
Western NC Mountain Biking
Cades Cove Bicycling and Rentals
Appalachian ATV Adventures
Mountain Biking in Western NC
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Fishing Fishing guides
Cooper Creek Trout Farm
North Carolina Fishing Regulations
Smoky on the Fly Guide Service
North Carolina Fly Fishing
Great Smoky Mountain Trout School
Cherohala Outfitters Guided Fly Fishing Trips
Endless River Adventures Bass and Fly Fishing Guides
Southern Anglers
Ferguson's Trout Pond
828-627-6404.
Holland's Trout Pond.
828-926-0313.
Marvin's Soco Gap Trout Ponds
828-926-3635.
Sorrell's Creek Trout Farm
828-648-9903
Lowe Fly Shop and Guides
Fishing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Rainbow, brown, and brook trout inhabit park streams. Fishing is permitted year-round in the park but a Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license is required. Either state license is valid throughout the park and no trout stamp is required. Licenses may be purchased at various locations. Fishing regulations vary from area to area. A complete list of all rules is available at any visitors center or ranger station. Possession of Brook Trout is illegal.
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Boating Rock Climbing and Rappelling Ice Climbing CavingWaterfalls nearby
Waterfall list
Bald River Falls Tellico, Tn.
Coker Creek and Conasauga Falls, Tn.
Southeast Waterfalls
Mingo Falls
Waterfalls Links
Great Smokies Waterfalls
Dupont Forest Waterfalls
Sliding Rock
Looking Glass Falls
Whitewater Falls
Glen Falls
Cullasaja Falls
Dry Falls
Glen and Dry Falls
Bridal Veil Falls
Silver Run Falls
Linville Falls
Nantahala Gorge Falls
Three Waterfalls on Graveyard Fields Trail
Big Laurel Falls
Three Waterfalls on Deep Creek Trail
Five Waterfalls of Horsepasture River
WNC National Forest Waterfalls
Ramsey Cascades
Laurel Falls
Abram Falls
Streams and Waterfalls Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Waterfalls North Georgia Rabun County
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Restaurants Bryson City Dining
Mountain Perks Espresso Bar and Cafe Bryson City
Frymont Inn
Dillsboro Restaurants
Sylva Dining
Maggie Valley Restaurants
Carolina Nights Dinner Theatre
Cherokee Restaurants
Soul Infusion Tea House and Bistro
Lulu's on Main
Spring St. Cafe
Jarrett House
The Oaks at Smoky Mountains Country Club
1295 Conleys Creek Rd. • Whittier, NC 28789
Dillsboro Smokehouse BBQ
Dillsboro Steak and Barbeque
New Horizons Cafe
Randolph House
Relia's Garden at Nantahala Outdoor Center
River's End at Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala Village
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Bakeries and Sweets Farm Stands and Pick Your Own FarmsDarnell Farms Corn Maze, Bryson City
Blue Ridge Corn Maze, Pisgah Forest
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