Below are only a few of the nearby attractions & activities.
Adventure Trail's office can make your reservations.
Amusement Parks and Dinner Show:
- Santa's Land: Zoo, rides, children's delight.
- Ghost Town: Theme park on mountain top overlooking Maggie Valley. Many activities, all day outing.
- Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg: From campground, beautiful forty-five mile drive thru Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Dixie Stampede: Dinner Show located in Pigeon Forge. All the galloping glory of the wild 1800's, plus a fantastic more-than- you-can-eat feast. Fun for the entire family. Reservations required, (800) 356-1676.
Bingo:
Tribal Bingo - 7:00 PM nightly, with early bird & weekend specials. Highway 19, 4 miles
from campground.
Casino:
Harrah's Cherokee Casino - 175,00 Sq. Ft. of excitement; 1,800 video games; 3 restaurants;
1,500 seat entertainment arena. 3 miles from campground.
Cherokee Indian Reservation:
Home of the eastern band of Cherokee Indians.
Major attractions: Oconaluffee Indian Village; Indian Wax Museum; drama,
Unto These Hills; Museum of the Cherokee Indian; trout fishing.
Country Music:
Smoky Mountain Jamboree - Family fun, 2 hour
show, reservations recommended, 497-5521.
Gem Mining:
Gem fields once commercially mined, located in
the Cowee Valley off highway 28 six miles north of Franklin.
Golf:
Smoky Mountains Golf Club - 18 hole, par 70
golf course will allow any player to experience mountain golf at its best.
Reservations recommended. 6 miles from campground. Office can arrange tee
times at discount rates.
Horseback Riding:
Guided trail rides in the national park. Reservations recommended.
Rafting:
White water rafting thru the beautiful Nantahala Gorge.
Guided trips last three to four hours. Restriction - Children must weigh over 6O lbs,
guided trips lO:OO AM & 2:OO PM. Reservations required.
Train Ride:
Different excursions to choose from, two trips
per day, 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM. All excursions are round trip, three to
four hours. Departs Dillsboro, Bryson City, or Andrews. Reservations
required.
Tubing:
Fast moving mountain stream, inexpensive fun for
the entire family. Bryson City.
Scenic Drives:
- The Blue Ridge Parkway: 469 toll free miles, ranked "America's most scenic drive" by leading travel writers.
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Beautiful 30 mile drive on highway 441 over mountains. Many quiet walkways and scenic overlooks. Visit Ranger station and consider side trip to Clingmans Dome or Cades Cove.
- Highlands: Waterfalls, lakes, and exquisite shops. Fifteen miles east of Franklin on highway 64.
- Fontana Dam: Highest dam (480 ft.) in TVA system impounds 30-mile-long Fontana Lake and has observation points and visitor center.
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