Arts, Crafts, and Music

John C. Campbell Folk School

Stecoah Valley Center

Boat Rentals

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

Casino

Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River – Murphy, NC

Cherokee Indian Reservation

Museum of the Cherokee

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Qualla Arts and Crafts

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Gem Mines

Sheffield Mine

Mason’s Ruby and Sapphire Mine

Cherokee Ruby and Sapphire

Rose Creek Mine

Gold City Gem Mine

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

Ruby City Gems & Minerals

Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Fishing

Fishing Licenses

Bryant’s Bait and Tackle – Fishing supplies, purchase licenses

Hiking

Appalachian Trail

Bartram Trail

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

Horseback Riding

Horseshoe Creek

Mountain Biking

Tsali Recreation Area

Jackrabbit Mountain

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):

Sage – Upscale dining, “inspired American cuisine”

Monte Alban – Mexican

Kobe Grill – Japanese

The Tattered Tartan Pub

Hoppy Trout – Pizza and Brewery

Mariolino’s Italian Restaurant

Snowbird Mountains Brewery

Brasstown, NC (30-minute drive):

The Crown

Murphy, NC (30-minute drive):

Bistro 29

Chevelle’s 66

Chop House

Legends Steakhouse

Perrone’s Neighborhood Grill

The Parson’s Pub – Irish Pub with food

Franklin, NC (40-minute drive)

Caffe REL – French bistro, vegetarian options

Cleaver’s – specialty hamburgers: bison, elk, etc.

Currahee Brewery

Lazy Hiker Brewery

Motor Company Grill

Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ

Haywood Smokehouse

828 Café

Sakura

Scenic Drives

Cherohala Skyway

Blue Ridge Parkway

Skiing

Cataloochee Ski Area – Maggie Valley

Scenic Railway Tours

Great Smoky Mountain Railroad – old-time steam engine, scenic ride from Bryson City into Nantahala River Gorge, Christmas Tours, Bryson City

Waterfalls

Regional Waterfalls

Nantahala Cascades

Rufus Morgan Waterfalls

Deep Creek Waterfalls

Cherokee Indian Reservation

Wellness

Kula Wellness Center

Hot Springs Resort & Spa – natural mineral hot springs

Whitewater Rafting

NOC

Carolina Outfitters

Rolling Thunder River Company

Nantahala Rafting

Wildwater Rafting

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

Ziplining

NOC Zip Line Adventure Park, Nantahala Gorge

NOC Mountaintop Zip Line Tour, Nantahala Gorge

Ridge Runner Ziplines, Andrews, NC