Vacationing in the Area

Hiking:

There is a lot of things to do in the area, especially if you like to be outside.   Our Forney Creek hiking trip is world - class taking you through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Southern Appalacians.  

The " Fire Tower Walk" is a rewarding 2 - hour round trip hike to the top of Wesser Bald and the fire tower located there.   To get there drive down Needmore Road until it ends and turn right on Tellico Road and drive to the top.   Park in the parking area and head right or North for about 45 minutes.   Spectular views of the Smokies await you.

Deep Creek in Bryson City is a great short walk with numerous waterfalls.   Longer options are available and on a warm sunny day stop in at the Deep Creek Tube Center and go tubing .   (2 hours) www.deepcreekcamping.com/Tubing.html

Swimming - Just down the road from our office is one of the most popular swimming places cool clean warm water is just off of hwy 28 within a mile of our office.   Stop in and get directions.

The Almond Boat Park offers boat rentals, great cabins and launching facilities.   Rent a pontoon boat and hang out on the lake.   www.almondboatpark.com .

Rafting is always been a favorite activity.

We recommend you use either -

ENDLESS RIVER ADVENTURES (www.endlessriveradventures.com)
NOC( www.noc.com ) Toll free: 1888 905 7238

Both are excellent outfitters and run other rivers in the area.They also offer a variety of other activites, such as kayak instruction, Ducky trips, and lake tours in sea kayaks.

To raft on the Nantahala you need to weigh at least 60 pounds.   If your kids are older than 5 and less than 60 pounds try the Tuckaseege River from Dillsboro.   Call Tuckaseege Outfitters for more information (828) 586-5050 or toll free, 1888 593-5050.

Biking:  Road Biking is the best kept secret in area.   Call or stop by the office for directions to the Burningtown Loop, Lower Alarka or the Whittier Loop.  

Mountain Biking is just down the Road at Tsali 4 miles from the office down hwy 28.   The NOC has bike rentals. The trails are on the less technical side but are fun and you can ride for 2 miles to 14 Miles.

Just want to go for a drive?   The tail of the Dragon is just down 28 from our office.   www.tailofthedragon.com will give you all the great drives in the area.

Where to EAT is always the question -

The best resturant by far in the area, in our opinion is Relias, located at the NOC, across the river, a great chef is employed there and they have recently added a liquor licence and small paddlers bar. A great relaxing ambience.

Rivers End Resturant basic and good food overlooking the Nantahala River, also located at the NOC.

Pasqualino's has a nice Italian menu with great pizza.   488-9557.   Guayabitos Mexican Resturant in Bryson is also a winner. 488-1336.

There are several chain and local restaurants in downtown Bryson City (7 miles away).

Need accommodations? Stop by and check out the options we have many brochures, or our links page lists several options.

1888 900 9091 - 1828 488 0522