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Nantahala National Forest
National forest
Camping, whitewater rafting & 600 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding & more.
4.80 (9.4K reviews)
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Highlands Aerial Park
Adventure sports center
👍👍 I was very nervous but both Lucy and Duke made me feel very comfortable and safe. It was a great zip lining experience.
4.90 (728 reviews)
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Yoder's Deitsch Haus
Family restaurant
Southern comfort dishes & housemade desserts are the draw at this quaint, cafeteria-style fixture.
$ $$$
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
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Wesser Bald Fire Tower
Scenic spot
👍👍 Awesome views after a long day on the AT, but even better views of the stars in the night sky. After watching the sun set and getting my campsite setup I ventured back atop the tower and laid down to view the stars with a moonless sky. This was one of the most epic and surreal experiences in my life...
4.90 (252 reviews)
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Andy's Trout Farm & Cabins
Fish farm
13 rustic cabins with old-fashioned porches at a trout farm with fishing, hiking & gem mining.
4.80 (363 reviews)
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Bust Your Butt Falls
Scenic spot
Roadside waterfall, a popular spot for cliff jumping, swimming & clambering over rocks.
4.70 (607 reviews)
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Carmack Super Market
Grocery store
👍👍 The store was clean ,the people that work there was very nice, you would always see someone working on the floor keeping things clean and neat. I really do like shopping there.
4.70 (554 reviews)
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Cowee Gift Shop & Mason Mountain Mine
Gift shop
👍👍 Hands down the most fun mining experience we’ve had! You get to dig your own buckets out of the pile of dirt they truck down out of the mine. John, the employee at the sluice, was incredibly helpful, approachable and friendly. The owners, Tom and Ginger, are warm and welcoming. The restroom at the...
4.90 (226 reviews)
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Rose Creek Mine
Tourist attraction
👍👍 💎Absolutely LOVED our experience. 🤩 Was looking for a gem mining experience that was off the beaten path and away from the tourist spots, nestled in nature. Rose Creek Mine delivered. The drive to this place was wonderful and the owners were delightful. Enjoyed digging our own buckets and sifting...
4.80 (312 reviews)
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Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
Tourist attraction
👍👍 We will definitely be going back here soon! This is a genuine find, a real experience and not touristy nonsense. Everyone was so helpful teaching us along the way and taking time to explain. Once your buckets are sifted, you take them to the dark room to see what you have found with UV lights. They...
4.80 (277 reviews)
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Long Branch State Park
State park
👍👍 So cute and CLEAN! Beautiful area. So family friendly. The camp hosts are just amazing people with a real heart for what they do.
4.60 (814 reviews)
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Patton's Run Overlook - Nantahala National Forest
Park
👍👍 The first class 2 rapid of the lower nanthala. Easily viewed from the overlook roadside or with a small bushwhack from the paved portion of the Bartram trail. This section is even better after the dam release finishes later in the day.
4.90 (191 reviews)
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Highlands Outpost
Recreation center
😐 Looking for some fun excitement this is your place. We did tubing and the screaming coaster.
The coaster was so much fun and I highly recommend going there to do this. It is fun and zips around the corners. You do get to control the speed…I on the hand went full speed. This particular coaster op...
4.60 (779 reviews)
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Whitewater Creek Park
Park
👍👍 This a very nice park. The campground is nice, with well-spaced sites. Some are very spacious. Each site has a picnic table, grill, and fire ring. Several sites are full hook-up. The bathrooms/bathhouse are fairly nice. They were kept very clean.
The park has two playgrounds, a splash-pad, some...
4.70 (283 reviews)