McGhee Tyson Airport 2 hr
Nantahala Lake (26 min) Quiet lake ringed by forested hills, with kayak & pontoon boat rentals, plus trout & bass fishing. Wesser Bald (18 min) Queens Creek Lake (17 min) Stecoah Gap (28 min) Stecoah Valley Center (32 min) Art and music Santeetlah Lake (36 min) Burningtown Gap (22 min) RidgeRunner Ziplines (14 min) Wayah Bald (49 min) High-altitude, treeless open area in Nantahala National Forest with trails & an observation tower. Cheoah Bald (33 min) Camping and climbing Calaboose Cellars (16 min) Wine, vineyard, winery, and wine tasting Wesser Bald Fire Tower (18 min) Nantahala Outdoor Center (13 min) Rafting outfitter providing whitewater adventure trips of varying lengths & intensities. Tellico Gap (19 min) Nantahala National Forest (4 min) Camping, whitewater rafting & 60 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horse-riding & more. |