Things to Do
Cliffside Lake day use area in Highlands, NC offers two picnic pavilions, fishing pier, swimming and hiking trails on a serene and scenic lake. Make picnic shelter reservations at (877) 444-6777. Day use fee and shelter reservation fee apply. Camping is available nearby at Van Hook Glade Campground. Read More
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad – 15 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway MP 469.1. Round-trip scenic excursions take you from historic depot through the beautiful countryside. Variety of train excursions & special event trains. Dine in First Class Cars or take it all in while riding in an open air gondola!… Read More
Nantahala Outdoor Center – At the intersection of the Appalachian Trail & the Nantahala River in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts since 1972, NOC’s 500-acre campus boasts plenty of exciting adventures to keep your entire group happy & active, whether you spend a day or… Read More
Ober Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s only ski area and amusement park. Ski, snowboard, and snow tube in winter; Alpine Slide, Rock Climbing Wall, Chair-Swing, Maze, and Mini-Golf in warmer months, and Ski Mountain Coaster, Scenic Chairlift, Wildlife Encounter, Ice Bumper Cars and Ice-Skating are available year round! Visit www.obergatlinburg.com or… Read More
Open 365 days a year, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies—and all of the curious creatures that call it home—are looking forward to welcoming you soon! Rated best U.S. Aquarium. Big sharks, penguins & thousands of exotic sea creatures. Offering camps, sleepovers, parties, plus additional attractions, events & adventures. (888)… Read More
Tuckaleechee Caverns – 25 miles west of Gatlinburg on US 321 & TN 73. One of the greatest natural attractions of the Great Smokies. View millions of formations along the 1.25 mile adventure, including 210-foot Silver Falls and BigRoom which is almost large enough to house a football stadium. Read More