McGhee Tyson Airport 2 hr 8
Queens Creek Lake (34 min) Wesser Bald (34 min) Nantahala National Forest (13 min) Camping, whitewater rafting & 60 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horse-riding & more. Nantahala Outdoor Center (4 min) Rafting outfitter providing whitewater adventure trips of varying lengths & intensities. Nantahala Lake (43 min) Quiet lake ringed by forested hills, with kayak & pontoon boat rentals, plus trout & bass fishing. Stecoah Valley Center (19 min) Art and music Nantahala River (32 min) Wayah Bald (1 hr 6) High-altitude, treeless open area in Nantahala National Forest with trails & an observation tower. Tellico Gap (35 min) Cheoah Bald (35 min) Camping and climbing Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (19 min) Vintage steam trains with dining cars travel from a historic depot through scenic countryside. Wesser Bald Fire Tower (34 min) |