Things To Do
So, you've ran the Dragon 5 times today and it's only 10:00 am, now what are you gonna do?
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Things to Do
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Dillsboro, NC: A quaint mountain town that offers a taste of small town America. Shop at a wide assortment of specialty & craft stores. Don't forget to try lunch at the Jarrett House Approx. 1hr. 15min. drive from Robbinsville
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Fontana Dam: Nice litte museum open to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from May through November. Approx. 8 min. drive Fontana Village |
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Joyce Kilmer National Forest: A walk through Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is a journey back in time through a magnificent forest with towering trees as old as 400 years. Some enormous yellow-poplars are over 20 feet in circumference and stand 100 feet tall. Approx. 30min. drive from Robbinsville |
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Heinzelmannchen Brewery: Located in Historic Sylva NC. German-born brewermaster Dieter Kuhn is creating light and refreshing German beer made with wholesome grains and fresh hops. 828-631-4466 Approx. 60 min drive from Fontana Village
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Smoky Mountain Train ride: The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is truly spectacular with 53 miles of track, two tunnels and 25 bridges. Choose from a variety of round trip excursions departing from depots in Dillsboro and Bryson City. |
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Jet Boat Ride: Take a exhilarating ride on scenic Lake Fontana. With the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as your backdrop. Also offer a Hike and Boat Ride Package Approx. 38 min. drive from Fontana Phone:888-900-9091 |
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Smoky Mountain Scenic Drive: This trip was started by agraranger for the 2006 MOTD. It's a 140 mile drive of breathtaking road that take about 4 hrs. The original trip included a stop at Apple Valley Kitchen for lunch. Click on the picture for maps and details.
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Whitewater Rafting: There are numerous rafting companies that will take you rafting on the Nantahala River out of Bryson City. For those with prior rafting experience & wanting more challenge try the Cheoah out of Robbinsville. Here are two: Wildwater Rafting or Nantahala Outdoor Center |
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Calaboose Cellars Winery: We are the smallest free-standing, complete winery in America located just up the river from the Smoky Mountain Expressway in far Western North Carolina. Open Saturdays | |
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Cades Cove Loop: An 11 mile road with a wide array of historic buildings dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries is scattered through-out the cove. These include a grist mill, a variety of barns, three churches, and a marvelous collection of log homes and outbuildings. |
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Cherohala Skyway: This scenic road connects Robbinsville, North Carolina, with Tellico Plains, Tennessee. The Cherohala Skyway provides you with a scenic drive through the eastern wildernesses of the state and gives you a glimpse of the past. |
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Marina & Boat Rentals: You can rent Boats, Jet Skis, Canoes and Kayaks on Fontana Lake and Boats & Jets Skis at Lake Santeetlah |
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Waterfalls: Their are several waterfalls located in Graham County and several others nearby. Click on the waterfall picture to learn more. |
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Tuckaleechee Caverns: Carved over tens of thousands of years in one of the earth's oldest mountain chains, Tuckaleechee Caverns at Townsend, Tenn., are known as the "Greatest Site Under the Smokies". Approx. 1hr. 45min. drive from Robbinsville |
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Verticle Wind Tunnel: Located in Waynesville, NC in the Appalachian Amusement Center. Experience the feel of skydiving without having to jump out of a plane. Outdoor Center Approx. 1hr. 20min. drive from Robbinsville |
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Fly Away Indoor Skydiving: Located in Pigeon Forge, TN in the Appalachian Amusement Center. Experience the feel of skydiving without having to jump out of a plane. Indoor Center Approx. 1hr. 45min. drive from Robbinsville |
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Biltmore Estates: America's largest home boasts 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, bowling alley, priceless art & antiques. The Gardens are just as incredible & of course there is the Winery & Farm Village to see too. Approx. 2hr. 20min drive from Robbinsville |
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Gatlinburg TN: Take a beautiful Drive thru the Smoky Mountains to get to Gatlinburg.Visit the many shops, Ripley's Believe It or Not, ride the Gatlinburg Sky Lift, play Hillbilly Golf. There's something for everyone to do. Approx. 2hr. 30min. drive from Robbinsville |
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Hiking Trails in Graham County: 68% of Graham County is located within the boundaries of the Nantahala National Forest. This allows visitors the opportunity to hike in some of the most beautiful woodlands in the Eastern United States.There are over 40 trails varying in scenery, terrain, and degree of difficulty. |
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Oconaluftee Village: Regular tours by Cherokee guides present history, crafts, early homes and mountain forest demonstrations of beadwork, pottery, blowguns, and much more in a beautiful forest setting. Open from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm daily, May 15th thru October 25th. Approx. 1hr. 10min. drive from Robbinsville |
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Zorbing: Straight from the land down under. America's first Zorbing course. Roll down the mountain like a giant hamster. Approx. 1hr. 45min. drive from Robbinsville |
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Sheffield Mine: A genuine native Ruby and Sapphire Mine and so much more!! Approx. 2 hr. drive from Robbinsville |
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Harrah's Casino: 24-hour casino fun, featuring 2,700 video gaming machines, three great restaurants, live entertainment, open 24 hours a day - 7 days a week. Approx. 1hr. 5min. drive from Robbinsville |
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Yellow Branch Farm and Pottery: Visit a local working Pottery Studio and Cheese Farm. Located in Robbinsville. Phone: 828-479-6710 Appox. 25 min. from Downtown Robbinsville |