Favorite Hikes
Thousands of miles of trails and streams make the forests of Western North Carolina some of the most breathtakingly beautiful in the country. Hiking these mountains can be life-changing - the views, the wildlife, the hidden treasures deep in ...
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Waynesville, Maggie Valley, and the surrounding small towns are some of the most family friendly and welcoming towns in all of Western North Carolina - which is saying quite a bit considering how seriously North Carolinians take the concept...
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Some of the best Motorcycling can be had in Western North Carolina! Our scenic drives are world renowned and this fact, coupled with our long warm seasons, makes this corner of the state a motorcycle lover's dream! We have a special guide devot...
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Ghost Town in the Sky is a Western theme park situated at the peak of Buck Mountain in Maggie Valley, NC. Built in the early 1960's, it became a popular destination for many during a time when John Wayne and Roy Rogers ruled the silver...
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Fishing is a big part of our Western North Carolina culture. Some of the very best fishing in the country can be had in our pristine mountain rivers. Rainbow Trout, Bass, and Brook Trout thrive in our icy streams and anglers come from all over the na...
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Festivals are especially common here in Western North Carolina. With such astounding beauty and rich history, it only makes sense that we would jump on any opportunity we can find to celebrate! Each town has it's own annual celebrations, ...
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This corner of North Carolina has such a rich and vibrant history standing behind its many and varied communities. Dozens of museums around Western North Carolina support that history, and in Waynesville and Maggie Valley there are two that sta...
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Renting a vacation home in the Waynesville/Maggie Valley area is the perfect choice for families, friends, or couples looking to experience the beauty of Western North Carolina. The small town charm, the beautiful surrounding mountain views, the easy...
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