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Nantahala means “Land of the Noonday Sun.”
It’s the name of a National Forest and the river that runs through the
forest, located in southwestern North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park. The Nantahala, established in 1920, is the largest of the four
national forests in North Carolina, and has elevations that range from 1,200
to 5,800 feet, with the last part of the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway passing
through the forest. This rugged, natural setting is ideal for all kinds of
outdoor recreation, such as hiking and backpacking, mountain climbing,
kayaking, horseback riding and mountain biking. The Nantahala River is one of
the country’s prime white water rafting rivers, and consists of eight miles
of waves and swift currents. The Nantahala is a short
distance to the small town of Cherokee, which is just two miles from the
entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This area is steeped in
Native American history and folklore, and is just minutes to Indian casinos,
the Oconaluftee Indian Village, Ceremonial Grounds and Council House and the
Cherokee Fun Park.
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Watershed
7.
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view, convenient location, roomy floor plan, stylish decor... This
hand crafted log home is minutes from the Nantahala River or Fontana
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the downstairs master suite! Need something different? We have
40+ vacation rentals to meet every need. Watershed
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Carolina Dreamin'.
Only three and one-half miles from the World Famous Nantahala
Outdoor Center tucked quietly in a peaceful mountain cove, among
illusive sounds found only deep in the Great Smoky Mountains, the
wonder of
a two bedroom, two bath retreat, called "Carolina
Dreamin", awaits you. There is almost nothing that could be
added to this vaulted ceiling, all wood interior, oak hardwood
floors, rocked see through gas log fireplace between the living room
and the bedroom, leather sofa and love seat, hand crafted log
bedroom suites, and indoor Jacuzzi located in the master bedroom.
Amenities include a well equipped kitchen with microwave, coffee
maker, combination oven/stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher,
washer/dryer, & central heat/air. Entertainment features include
a 52 inch high definition big screen TV, VCR, DVD, DSS Satellite
system, game room with pool Table, a charcoal grill, and a romantic
four person hot tub on the back deck to enjoy your own private cove.
Carolina
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EVENTS &
ATTRACTIONS
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Joyce
Kilmer National Forest.
A virgin hardwood tract named
after  the author of "trees" includes 400 year old poplars with
20 foot diameters. Beautiful walking trails including one of the most
adventurous in Slickrock Wilderness. Joyce
Kilmer National Forest site.
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Great Smoky Mountains
Railroad.
With the romance and
mystique of an era gone by, guests on board the Great  Smoky
Mountains Railroad will enjoy scenic train journeys across fertile
valleys, through tunnels and across river gorges in a spectacular region
called the Great Smoky Mountains. This section of western North Carolina
offers a wide array of ever changing vegetation and fantastic landscapes. Great
Smoky Mountains Railroad site.
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RESTAURANTS &
ENTERTAINMENT |
ARTISTS
& GALLERIES |
MERCHANTS
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Nantahala
Outdoor Center. Since 1972, NOC has 
shared
the outdoors with millions of guests. Located in Western North Carolina
near the Great Smoky Mountains, NOC is within easy driving distance of
Atlanta, Charlotte, and Knoxville. Our world-class staff leads NOC's
well-known canoe and kayak
paddling school, whitewater
rafting trips on six Southeastern rivers and other outdoor
adventures. Visit the site.
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Nantahala
Village Restaurant. Dine with a Smoky Mountain view in a family
friendly atmosphere. The menu has something for everyone, hearty breakfasts,
rib-eye steak, mountain trout, salmon, pasta, vegetarian options, and a menu
just for kids. Breakfast and dinner served daily (lunch seasonally), totally
smoke free, inside and outside dining options, and complete banquet services
for weddings, corporate meetings, social or civic gatherings. Visit
the site.
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Endless
River Adventures. Join us at Endless River Adventures for top
quality adventure  vacations and highly professional instruction in western
North Carolina — one of the premier destination spots for outdoor
enthusiasts the world over. Visit
the site.
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