WNC is home to beautiful rugged
mountains, rolling foothills, and fertile valleys. The sights and friendly people of
WNC attract thousands of vacationers every year.
Black
Mountain
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Known as
the front porch of Western North Carolina. Black Mountain
is cradled by mountains and surrounded by gorgeous
views and is located just fifteen minutes east of
Asheville. The pace is slower here and you can almost
hear the mountain spirit beckoning you to linger.
Spend the day, or nestle down for the night in a cozy
inn or bed and breakfast. |
Cherokee
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Located near the southern entrance
of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway is the Qualla Boundary
Cherokee Indian Reservation. The streets of Cherokee are lined with shops selling a large
variety of Cherokee crafts. |
Brevard
Headwaters
Outfitters
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Headwaters Outfitters offers very peaceful, scenic
self-guided canoeing, kayaking and tubing trips on
the French Broad River. We also are a one stop paddling
shop for all your canoeing needs. You can test paddle
your canoes & kayaks before purchase. We carry
Old Town, Mad River, Perception, Dagger & Wilderness
Systems canoes & kayaks. You will also find Bending
Branches paddles, Extrasport lifejackets, roof top
rack systems by Yakima and a variety of other canoeing
& kayaking gear.
Headwaters
Outfitters
P.O. Box 145
Rosman, NC 28772
828-877-3106
www.headwatersoutfitters.com
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Dillsboro
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The small mountain village of Dillsboro is the
perfect place to stroll the streets from shop to shop. Located on the banks of the
Tuckasegee River, Dillsboro is home to the historic Jarrett House and many shops. |
Great Smoky Mountains Railway
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The Great Smoky
Mountains Railway departs from Bryson City, Dillsboro, Andrews and Murphy, April
through December. Call (704) 586-8811 or (800) 872-4681 for more information. |
Maggie Valley
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Maggie Valley is a small town with a lot of
things to do. Maggie Valley is the home to Ghost Town in the Sky, Soco Gardens Zoo,
Lindsey Gardens and Miniature Village, Mini-Apolis Grand Prix Park, and the Blue Ridge Gem
Mine. Maggie also is home to numerous hotels, restaurants, and clubs. |
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Whitewater rafting with guided tours available. Call 800-232-7238 for more information and reservations.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
Website Address: http://www.noc.com/ |
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Nantahala Rafts
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Seven to eight mile trips down the Nantahala
River that end with a trip through the Nantahala Falls. Experienced guides are available.
Call (704) 488-2325 for more information. |
Wildwater Rafting and Falling Water Resort
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We offer trips on the areas favorite rivers
including the Nantahala, Chattooga, Ocoee, and Pigeon. The Pigeon is a newer river on the
rafting list but one not to be missed when in the Asheville & surrounding area. We
also operate an adventure resort in WNC called Falling Waters Adventure Resort. Falling
Waters Resort has a group lodge and the only village of rental "Yurts" in the
southeast. WILDWATER LTD. P.O. Box 309 Long
Creek, SC 29658
(864) 647-9587 Rafting Center
(864) 647-5361 Fax
(800) 451-9972 RESERVATIONS
Web Address: www.wildwaterrafting.com or www.fallingwatersresort.com
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