Asheville Regional Airport 1 hr 44
Laurel Falls (6 min)
Hiking, waterfall, and outdoor recreation Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (28 min)
Interpretive exhibits on 18th-century history plus a trail with signs detailing events of the area. Roan Mountain (51 min)
Scenic ridgetop along the Appalachian Trail offering mountain views & a variety of hiking routes. Grassy Ridge Bald (53 min)
Peak with trails through pine forest & grassland, plus summer wildflowers & summit views. Coon Den Falls (1 min) Wilbur Dam (29 min)
Lake, river, and outdoor recreation Watauga Lake (49 min)
Created in 1948, this reservoir in the Cherokee National Forest offers boating, fishing & more. Buckeye Recreation Center (1 hr) Watauga Dam (35 min)
Completed in 1948, this 950-ft.-long dam makes the highest reservoir in the Tennessee River system. Carvers Gap (50 min)
Trail through forest & meadow, noted for spring wildflowers & leading to a mountain viewing point. Cherokee National Forest (28 min)
Scenic drives, whitewater rafting & more Elk River Falls (44 min)
Dramatic waterfall with cliffside trails & a beach area popular for wading in natural pools. Watauga Point Recreational Area (20 min) Roan Mountain State Park (32 min)
Park at 6,285 feet with rhododendrons, hiking & camp featuring cabins, tennis court & swimming pool. | 
