Our cabin rentals are conveniently located for all the fun activities in the Smokies. Take a look at all we have to offer! As a proud community sponsor of the 2013 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships, we encourage you to take advantage of all the excitement this side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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BIKING
Bryson City Bicycles - Bike shop with both road and mountain bike rentals.
Mountain & road biking - Area trail and bike rental information.
Tsali Recreation Area - Complete trail information.
CHEROKEE ATTRACTIONS
 Harrah's Cherokee Casino - 24-hour gaming, restaurants and entertainment venue
Museum of the Cherokee Indian - An educational and interactive experience that retraces the 11,000 year history of the Cherokees.
Oconaluftee Indian Village - You’re transported back to witness the challenges of Cherokee life in the 1760s.
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual - The oldest Native American Arts cooperative in the US. Pottery, basket weaving, carving, and tool-making on display and for sale.
"Unto These Hills" Outdoor Drama - Traces the Cherokee people through the eons, through the zenith of their power, through the heartbreak of the Trail of Tears, ending in the present day.
DRIVING, RIDING & HIKING
Appalachian Trail - 88 miles of trails in NC. Explore the Nantahala, Cheoah Bald and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Blue Ridge Parkway - "America's Favorite Drive" starts in Cherokee. Beautiful mountain vistas, wildflowers, hiking, picnicking.
Cades Cove - Lush valley surrounded by mountains. Wildlife sitings, historic buildings.
Cataloochee Valley - Elk can be seen regularly in the fields, especially in the early morning and evening hours. Other wildlife commonly spotted include bear, deer, and turkeys.
 Cherohala Skyway - Scenic 50 mile drive from Robbinsville NC to Tellico Plains TN. Leisurely drive with overlooks; highest elevation 5,400 ft.
Deals Gap - Tail of the Dragon - 118 curves in 11 miles. Perfect for sports cars and motorcycles.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) - Hiking, beautiful vistas including Clingman's Dome observation tower.
Guided walks and hikes in the Smokies - Tours
for all ages and activity levels.
Hiking - Easily accessible area hiking trails.
Horseback riding - Stables for guided rides, or bring your own horse.
Nantahala Village Riding Stables -- Horseback
riding in the Nantahala National Forest.
Reservations suggested.
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - One and two-mile loop trails through virgin timber forest.
Slickrock Creek Wilderness Area - Trails pass through forests, by waterfalls and cascades.
Snowbird Wilderness Area - Great creek fishing
for native trout.
FISHING & BOATING
N.C. Interactive Fishing Map - Created by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Comission, this interactive map will help you find fishing holes and includes information on the type of fish, directions and more.
 Boat Rental On Fontana Lake - Pontoon and 20 hp boat rentals at closest marina to Bryson City.
Fishing Lakes & Streams - Fly fishing in mountain streams, lake fishing, fishing guides.
Fontana Lake & Dam - 29 mile long lake with 238 miles of shoreline. Fishing, boating, water-skiing.
Lake Santeetlah - Fishing, boating, swimming beach, picnicking.
Up Close Outfitters - The Carolina's Premier Fishing and Hunting Guide Service
Get NC Fishing License Online
FUN PARKS
 The Fun Factory- Games, mini golf, bowling, go-carts, laser tag, restaurants and more.
Santa's Land Fun Park and Zoo - Amusement park rides, petting zoo, Santa's Workshop.
GOLFING
Sequoyah National Golf Club - Robert Trent Jones II designed 18-hole, par 72 course.
Smoky Mountain Country Club - Thomas Walker designed 18-hole, par 70 course.
HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS
 Biltmore House and Gardens - Vanderbilt home, gardens and winery.
Mountain Farm Museum - 100-plus-year-old log house and farm buildings.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Music in the Mountains on Saturday Nights - Bryson City Train Depot, 6:30 - 8 pm, June - October. Free.
Smoky Mtn Center for Performing Arts - Nationally known musicians and entertainers.
Stecoah Valley Center Gallery & Music - Summer music series in renovated schoolhouse. Artisans gallery open all year.
OUTDOOR TOURS & RIDES
 Jet boat rides on Fontana Lake - 30-40 minute boat rides and hike/ride/picnic packages.
Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours - 11 zip line sections, 5 sky bridges soar over 20 scenic acres.
Wildwater Jeep Tours - 2 hour waterfalls tour in the Nantahala Gorge area.
RAFTING & TUBING
Endless River Adventures - White water rafting, fly fishing, kayaking and more
 Nantahala Outdoor Center - Rafting and kayaking, restaurants, shops, bike rentals.
Wild Water Rafting - Class I - III rapids over 8 miles of fun.
Raft with kids on the Tuckaseigee - Family rafting - fun & adventure for children as young as 4.
Tubing - Deep Creek & Oconaluftee - Mountain tubing - an easy float or a wild whitewater ride.
SCENIC TRAIN & MUSEUM
 Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - Excursions for any age, theme events, dinner trains.
Smoky Mountain Train Museum - 7,000 Lionel™ engines, cars and accessories, impressive operating layout, children’s activity center.
SKIING
Cataloochee Ski Area - Fourteen slopes and trails that are 25% beginner, 50% intermediate, and 25% advanced to expert.
SPA
Avanti a Mobile Spa - Swedish or hot stone massage packages. We come to you!
Fusions Healing Center & Spa  - 10% Off All Services for GSCR guests. Yoga, massages, facials and more!
WATERFALLS
 NC Smokies Waterfalls - Easily accessible WNC waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee, & Highlands NC areas.
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The 2013 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships
Drawing athletes as close as your neighbor and as far as Japan, the World Cup Championship for 2013 will be hosted right here on the Nantahala River in Bryson City, NC.
The 2012 World Cup is ending on the Nantahala River September 9th, 2012, as a preview for freestyle paddlers to gain experience before next year's World Championship.
Thanks to advances in boat design and manufacturing potential, this extreme water sport rocketed in fame in the 2000s, though it has been gaining popularity since the 1980s.
The ICF World Cup is held on even numbered years, and the ICF World Championship takes place during odd numbered years.
Click Here for the official website.
Fishing
Did You Know? The First and Only Fly Fishing Trail in the USA is right here in Western North Carolina! With 15 spots, this is Fly Fishing Heaven.
Click Here for a complete map of the Trail
We're also home to some of the best fishing -- The Oconaluftee River running through Whittier, NC, and Cherokee, NC, is the best stocked river in the Southeastern United States.
Click Here for a Map of Cherokee Fly Fishing
Show your prowess and take a chance to win
Thousands of Dollars at one of the upcoming tournaments.
If tournament fishing isn't your speed, one of the
local trout farms is a great way to go -- especially for little ones.
Save the Date! The Southeastern Fly Fishing Festival will be
held here in May.
Fly Fishing Tournaments:
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The Shiver in the River
Held the first weekend in February, this tournament has $10,000.00 in tagged fish.
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3rd Annual Cherokee Opening Day Trout Fishing Tournament
Held the last weekend in March, this tournament has $10,000.00 in tagged fish.
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Cherokee's Summer Kickoff Trout Fishing Tournament
April 26th - 28th 2013
$11 entry fee and $10,000.00 prizes in tagged fish.
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Cherokee's Memorial Holiday Trout Fishing Tournament
May 31st - June 2nd 2013
$11 entry fee and $10,000.00 prizes in tagged fish.
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Cherokee's End of Summer Trout Fishing Tournament
September 6th - 8th 2013
$11 entry fee and $10,000.00 prizes in tagged fish.
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The Rumble in the Rhododendron
November 1st - 3rd 2013
Two Person fly-fishing team competition with 3 prizes: 1st Place Team ($5,000.00), 2nd Place Team ($3,000.00), and 3rd Place Team ($2,000.00).
Competition uses a modified fips mouche format with a tag out system with 3 hour fishing sessions.
Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Event Center
With 150,000 Feet of gaming, Harrahs Cherokee also has
superb restaurants and
great concerts and shows.
Harrahs Casino features:
- Live Table Games (Blackjack, Craps, Roulette)
- Video Poker
- Video Gaming
- "Le Fu Men" Table Games (Baccarat and Blackjack with an Asian Flair)
- Casino Poker
Upcoming Events for Harrahs include:
- Celtic Woman - April 26th, 2013
9:00 pm. Celtic Woman’s brand new show, BELIEVE, kicks features vocalists Susan McFadden, Chloe Agnew and Lisa Lambe alongside Celtic violinist Mairead Nesbitt performing a mix of classic Irish tunes, pop anthems and inspirational songs including “The Parting Glass,” “A Woman’s Heart,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Teir Abhaile Riu” presented in the uniquely radiant and transcendental style of Celtic Woman. Click Here for more information
- Shinedown with Airbourne - April 27th, 2013
7:30 pm. The Sound of Madness -, Shinedown's third album -- is the Florida rockers' boldest effort to date. Like its two predecessors, 2003's Platinum Leave a Whisper and 2005's Gold Us and Them, The Sound of Madness offers a brave and unsparing look into the soul and psyche amidst a fierce musical attack that, even in its quieter moments, vibrate with the passion, energy and focus of a band with high-minded ideals and limitless ambitions. Click Here for More Information
- Josh Turner - May 11th, 2013
7:30 pm. One of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers earning numerous CMA, ACM and GRAMMY nominations since the release of his debut album, Long Black Train, Josh Turner has sold more than five million albums and garnered four No. 1 hits: "Your Man," "Would You Go With Me," and "Why Don't We Just Dance." Click Here for More Information
- Aaron Lewis - May 24th, 2013
9:00 pm. On his first full-length album, the Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and guitarist tells one story after another. Echoing traditional country, some of those tales are hilarious and heartwarming, while others are pensive and personal. Nevertheless, they're all equally powerful, vibrant, and unforgettable. For Lewis, The Road continues to wind and surprise like it always has. Click Here for More Information
- Dwight Yoakam - June 14th, 2013
9:00 pm. His name immediately conjures up compelling, provocative images: A pale cowboy hat with the brim pulled low; poured-on blue jeans; intricate, catchy melodies paired with poignant, brilliant lyrics that mesmerize with their indelible imprint. Click Here for More Information
- Billy Idol - June 21st, 2013
9:00 pm. Billy Idol first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. He then embarked on a successful solo career. A series of music videos for songs such as White Wedding, Rebel Yell and Eyes Without A Face, made him one of the first MTV stars. Click Here for More Information
- Jeff Dunham - July 6th, 2013
7:30 pm. Jeff Dunham is an American ventriloquist and stand-up comedian who has also appeared on numerous television shows, including Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents, The Tonight Show and Sonny With a Chance. Click Here for More Information
- George Jones - July 27th, 2013
7:30 PM. Referred to famously by Frank Sinatra as the "second greatest singer in America", George Jones was presented this year by the Grammys with a Lifetime Achievement Award. With 14 number one country hits from 1959 to 1983, he has been called the greatest living country singer for the past 20 years. In August 2012, it was announced that after "The Grand Tour" this year, George will retire. Click Here for More Information
Harrahs Restaurants Include:
- Brio Tuscan Grille
With authentic Italian dishes, Brio offers causal dining with the motto of "to eat well is to live well".
Average Entrée Price is $25 - $40
Click Here for Brio Dinner Menu Click
Here for the Brio Wine List
- Ruth's Chris Steak House
The classic steakhouse with USDA prime steaks and a world-class wine list with 225+ choices.
Average Entrée Price is $40+
Click Here for the Dinner Menu
- Noodle Bar
With dim sum, noodle soups, and house specialties, the Noodle Bar offers cuisine with Far East flavors.
Average Entrée Price is $15 - $25
Noodle Bar Menu
- Paula Deen's Kitchen
Southern hospitality in the Smokys.
Reservations Recommended.
Average Entrée Price is $25 - $40
Paula Deen's Breakfast Menu Click Here for Paula Deen's All Day Menu
Click Here for Paula Deen's Dessert Menu
Click Here for Paula Deen's Bar Menu
- Chef's Stage Buffet
With tastes from around the world - Italian, Mexican, Asian, comfort food and more!
Average Entrée Price is $15 - $25
- Pizzeria Uno
Located in the newest food court, Pizzeria Uno features Italian favorites: thin crust pizzas, calzones, and fresh pasta entrees.
Average Entrée Price is $10
