Location: North Carolina Mountains < North Carolina < USA
Nearest Airport:
Atlanta at 200
Miles
Car: recommended
John C. Campbell Folk School- year round classes in the old world arts. Andrews Train Station nearby. Hiwassee Lake has marinas for boat launching, fishing supplies and boat rentals. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway for breathtaking views. Stop by the river and take pictures on the rocks. Great antiquing all around. A waterfall map at the cabin helps you find great hiking trails with a waterfall as your reward for the exercise. Sliding Rock is fun for those hot summer days. Gem mining is great fun for the kids, they can get their hands dirty with your permission. Trout fishing is a great photo opportunity with the kids and you get to keep the fish - they'll even clean them for a small fee. Great on the grill. Southeastern Tennessee is just 30 minutes away. Horseback riding nearby in the shady hills. Craft community in Brasstown offers the opportunity to shop with the artists. Whitewater rafting on the Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers. Nantahala national forest has great hiking.