The Smiths
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Travel Note
Options for Lodging
Below are the rental listings that the venue recommends. Hotel Nearby: Quality Inn (20 mins from venue) https://www.choicehotels.com/north-carolina/andrews/quality-inn-hotels/nc703 Check out Airbnb and VRBO for some fantastic cabins on the lake and simple homes! https://www.airbnb.com/ https://www.vrbo.com/ *NOTE: There is little to no service/wi-fi up in the mountains. It is wise to print out the directions from your lodging to the venue before you get to your rental!*
Travel Note
Nearby Airports
-Asheville Airport (AVL): 1 hour 50 minutes -Chattanooga Airport (CHA): 2 hours 15 minutes -Knoxville Airport ( TYS): 2 Hours 15 minutes - Greenville/Spartanburg Airport (GSP): 2 hours 40 minutes
Travel Note
Parking
There are 50 parking spots reserved for guests along the mountain road outside venue. We suggest carpooling with other family/friends. PLEASE be so careful when backing out of your spot as it is along a mountain road. We request that you leave the front spots at the entrance of the venue for elderly and handicapped.
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If You Get Lost
To re-iterate a previous note: There is NO SERVICE OR WIFI within 30 minutes of the venue. There is wi-fi provided at the venue. If you get lost, do your best to reach the Nantahala Outdoor Center (13077 U.S. Hwy 19, Bryson City, NC 28713). There is wifi on the premises there. From the Nantahala Outdoor Center: Head West (facing road with the General Store on your left) on U.S. Hwy 19 (the road the Outdoor Center is on) for about 8 miles. Take a left onto Wayah Rd (there will be a small outdoor seating area on your left and a sign for Nantahala High School). Follow Wayah Rd. for 12 miles. You will come on the lake towards the last few miles. The venue is on your left. You will see parking along the road.