Places
Fun places to go
Fires Creek is more than a place to picnic. There are trails and waterfalls, fishing and swimming holes. It's easy to get to by car, has parking and bathrooms, and is accessible to all. And it's free!
54 locals recommend
Fires Creek Picnic Area
1767 Fires Creek Wildlife RdFires Creek is more than a place to picnic. There are trails and waterfalls, fishing and swimming holes. It's easy to get to by car, has parking and bathrooms, and is accessible to all. And it's free!
People come from all over to have fun at the casino
160 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino PkwyPeople come from all over to have fun at the casino
Taking a day trip on the scenic railway us a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Appalachia
381 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StTaking a day trip on the scenic railway us a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Appalachia
Hiwassee River
great fishing, swimming, kayaking, or tubing
Henn Theatre
38 Tennessee StMurphy's historic movie theater
Fields of the Wood
10000 NC-294a unique place to visit
a cool day trip for the family to explore the cave system, learn it's history, and see interesting things
112 locals recommend
The Lost Sea Adventure
140 Lost Sea Rda cool day trip for the family to explore the cave system, learn it's history, and see interesting things
the tiny museum is packed with interesting artifacts and rich with history of the area
24 locals recommend
Cherokee Historical Museum
87 Peachtree Stthe tiny museum is packed with interesting artifacts and rich with history of the area
the folk school has a lot to offer, but my favorite is their annual fall festival that takes place on the first weekend in October.
125 locals recommend
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rdthe folk school has a lot to offer, but my favorite is their annual fall festival that takes place on the first weekend in October.
Meeks Park
490 Meeks Park Rdbeautiful place to visit 30 min away in Blairsville
I love swimming or picnicking or hiking at the very accessible falls
109 locals recommend
Helton Creek Falls
I love swimming or picnicking or hiking at the very accessible falls
If you want a little excitement, ride (or drive) the tail of the dragon. I don't recommend it if you get carsick!
93 locals recommend
Tail of the Dragon
17555 Tapoco RdIf you want a little excitement, ride (or drive) the tail of the dragon. I don't recommend it if you get carsick!
So much fun to spend a hot day tubing and swimming. Its entertaining for all ages and not too pricey.
115 locals recommend
Helen Tubing & Waterpark
222 Edelweiss StrasseSo much fun to spend a hot day tubing and swimming. Its entertaining for all ages and not too pricey.
a beautiful place to hike
106 locals recommend
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
5410 Joyce Kilmer Rda beautiful place to hike
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge Dra popular place to visit and get yummy pies
INOLA Blue Ridge
9265 Blue Ridge Drice skating at Christmas time is magical in the festive atmosphere of Inola