McGhee Tyson Airport 2 hr 17
Nantahala National Forest (20 min) Camping, whitewater rafting & 60 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horse-riding & more. Swain County Park (19 min) Nantahala Outdoor Center (10 min) Rafting outfitter providing whitewater adventure trips of varying lengths & intensities. Queens Creek Lake (40 min) Nantahala River (41 min) Nantahala Lake (49 min) Quiet lake ringed by forested hills, with kayak & pontoon boat rentals, plus trout & bass fishing. Tellico Gap (42 min) Stecoah Valley Center (29 min) Art and music Wayah Bald (1 hr 13) High-altitude, treeless open area in Nantahala National Forest with trails & an observation tower. Wesser Bald Fire Tower (41 min) Wesser Bald (41 min) Cheoah Bald (45 min) Camping and climbing |