Emily + Craig
Emily + Craig
Things to Do
Boat Rentals
Lake Nantahala is a 1,605 acre lake and has 30.4 miles of shoreline with a depth of 73.3 - 100 feet deep.
Lakes End Marina– pontoon boats, ski & speed boats, bass boats, sail boats, canoes, kayaks; by the hour, ½ day, full day, multi-day, and weekly
Nantahala Shores Boat Rentals – pontoon boats; 2-day minimum in-season, weekly rates available
Whitewater Rafting
Favorite Hikes Close to Venue
Wesser Bald Fire Tower – 2.2 miles round trip, easy, panoramic mountain views
Siler Bald – 3.6 miles round trip, moderate, 360 view at 5300 feet, panoramic mountain views
Waterfalls
Restaurants and Breweries
Nantahala:
Lake’s End Grill (2 miles from Nantahala Weddings & Events)
Fire Ant Grill in Nantahala (7 miles from Nantahala Weddings & Events)
Andrews (20-minute drive):
Monte Alban – Mexican
Kobe Grill – Japanese
Hoppy Trout – Pizza and Brewery
Mariolino’s Italian Restaurant
Brasstown, NC (30-minute drive):
Murphy, NC (30-minute drive):
The Parson’s Pub – Irish Pub with food
Franklin, NC (40-minute drive)
Caffe REL – French bistro, vegetarian options
Cleaver’s – specialty hamburgers
Wineries
Ferncrest Winery – Andrews, NC
Crane Creek – Young Harris, GA
Nottley River – Murphy, NC
Paradise Hills – Blairsville, GA
Mimm’s Distillery – Blairsville, GA
Cartecay Vineyards – Ellijay, GA
Scenic Drives
Casino
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River – Murphy, NC
Fishing
Bryant’s Bait and Tackle – Fishing supplies, purchase licenses
Ziplining
NOC Zip Line Adventure Park, Nantahala Gorge
NOC Mountaintop Zip Line Tour, Nantahala Gorge
Ridge Runner Ziplines, Andrews, NC
Arts, Crafts, and Music
Historic House and Museum
Biltmore Mansion – Asheville, NC
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Scenic Railway Tours
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad – old-time steam engine, scenic ride from Bryson City into Nantahala River Gorge, Christmas Tours, Bryson City