Things To Do
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
With the changing leaves and crisp air, October is the best time of year to visit the Smoky Mountains! Our venue is located about 20 mins from the NC entrance to the park. The park has plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, and viewing wildlife. There are a wide variety of hiking trails with scenic mountain and waterfall views for those at all skill levels.
Hiking Trails
The beautiful hiking trails are our favorite part about the Smoky Mountains! Click the link for information about some of the most popular trails in the park. Some of our personal favorites include the Alum Cave Trail, Charlie's Bunion, The Jump Off, and Laurel Falls. Other hikes/trails in the area but NOT in the park include: Waterrock Knob https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/waterrock-knob-trail Oconaluftee River Trail https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/oconaluftee-river-trail Great Smoky Mountain National Park hikes listed by difficulty, location, and trail feature: https://hikinginthesmokys.com/trails-by-difficulty-rating/
Scenic Drives and Overlooks
Not into hiking but still want to take in the gorgeous landscape? You can witness the natural beauty of the Smokies from the comfort of your car. Take a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway for incredible mountain views and fall foliage! Scenic overlooks: Newfound Gap https://smokymountainnationalpark.com/popular-places-smoky-mountains/newfound-gap/ Thunderstruck Ridge https://www.nps.gov/places/thunder-ridge.htm
Explore the Local Towns
Visit the neighboring towns of Dillsboro, Sylva, Waynesville, Cherokee, and Bryson City. Discover various shops and boutiques, local breweries, and fun eateries with a walk through the downtown areas.
Explore Asheville
The venue is only an hour drive from Asheville, NC. Asheville is an eclectic city full of art, beautiful landscapes, and tons of breweries! Destinations in Asheville: -Take a tour of the Biltmore estate (tickets required) -Check out the Omni Grove Inn, a beautiful hotel with a gorgeous mountain view, delicious buffet dinner, and cocktails
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Offers guided white water rafting, zip lining, mountain biking, flatwater paddling, dining, and more