Excursions

  Type of Mountain Bike Rate per day Standard Front Suspension $40 High-end dual-suspension bikes $60 Road Bikes $40 Jr. Size Bikes $25   Included helmet (required) and car rack Most of the activity is centered on the Tsali (pronounced SAH-lee) Trail System about 15 miles west of Bryson City, an area that has gained…

 Lonesome Dove Riding Stables They offer guided trips for individuals and groups through the absolutely breathtaking scenery of the Nantahala National Forest. Individual Rides only. Open year round by appointment and weather permitting Trip Prices 1 hour $25.00 2 hours $50.00 Call Nantahala Cabins (828) 488-1622 to schedule your horseback ride. Nantahala Village Riding Stable…

Want to explore beautiful Fontana Lake on your own; or just enjoy a day out on the lake with the Family?  Enjoy the serenity of this uncrowded 30 mile lake in the comforts spacious pontoon boat.  Our pontoons boats and are very easy to operate. Half Day Rental $160.00 Full Day Rental $230.00 Tube Rental…

Enjoy a soaring and gliding experience naturally fueled by a gradual elevation change at Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours. It takes limited energy to participate and is not designed to scare with big drops as much as excite with smooth gliding. Each participant is provided with state of the art equipment including helmets, full body harnesses,…

Eight miles of constant waves and swift, clear currents make the Nantahala River a delight for all ages and groups interested in an exhilarating introduction to whitewater rafting. The trip takes over 3 hours and contains numerous class I and II rapids, with a class III at the end. Families, groups and individuals will enjoy…

There are several places that rents tubs for $2-$3 per day in Bryson City at Deep Creek.  You can enjoy a day tubing Deep Creek.  There are grills and picnic tables in Deep Creek.

There are several gem mining locations near us Ruby Mine 14260 Highway 19/74 West, Bryson City, NC (828) 488-3854 Season: Mid-May through Mid-October Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Highway 441 North, Cherokee, NC (828) 497-6574 Season: March – November

828-498-2234 (in season) or 828-498-2251 (out of season) Tallest dam in the Eastern United States, 480 feet high.