EXPLORE NC/GA/TN IN ONE DAY
Day trips from cabins to the following areas:
Murphy, NC – 15 minutes Blairsville, GA – 18 minutes Blue Ridge, GA – 25 minutes, Ellijay, GA – 40 minutes Hayesville, GA – 20 minutes Helen, GA – 1 hour, Cleveland, GA – 1 hour Nantahala, GA – 45 minutes Bryson City, NC – 1 hour "ish", Franklin, NC – 1 hour Hiawassee, NC – 1 hour Highlands, NC – 1 hour "ish, Chattanooga, TN – 1.5 hours Atlanta, GA – 2 hours Asheville, NC – 2 hours
TRAIN RIDES
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway in Blue Ridge, GA
Great Smoky Mountain RR in Bryson City, NC
WHITEWATER RAFTING & TUBING
Nantahala Gorge
Ocoee Rafting
Whitewater Express
Cool River Tubing in Helen, GA
Helen Tubing & Waterpark
AUTO RACING
Appalachian Driving Experience
Race the Skull
Tri County Raceway
CANOE - PADDLE - KAYAK - BOAT
Appalachia Lake Tours
Big Ol Fish Guide Service
Hiwassee River
Dukes Hideaway Marina
Harbor Cove Marina
Mountain View Marina
Murphy Kayak Rentals
Shook's Marina
GEM MINING
Salty Dog Gem Mine
Wagonmaster Adventure Ranch
Bear Creek Adventures
Rose Creek Mine
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
CAVE TOURS
Ruby Falls
Lost Sea Adventure
Tuckaleechee Caverns
DAY TRIPS
Harrah's Valley River Casino in Murphy
The Biltmore House in Asheville, NC
Babyland General Hospital (Cabbage Patch Land)
The Alpine City of Helen, GA
Rock City & Lookout Mountain
Maggie Valley Cataloochee Ski Area
HIKING & BIKING
Hiking Trails
Waterfalls
4x4 Trails
Bike Trails
OUR FAVORITE SPECIALTY SHOPS
Blue Moon Elise
Alexander's
Black & White Market
Rare Bird Emporium
Serenity Mountain
Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company
Mercier Orchards
FISHING & RECREATION AREAS
Andrews Recreational Park
Cherokee Co Lake Picnic Areas
Cherokee Co Trout Streams Map
Hanging Dog Recreation Area
Panther Top Shooting Range
HISTORICAL / BIBLICAL
Fields of the Wood
Trail of Tears
Fort Butler Historic Marker
Cherokee Heritage Museum
ODDITIES-FLEA MARKETS
Blairsville Pickers Barn
Murphy's Farmers Market
Local Farms & Farmers Markets
Deckers Flea Market
Fosters Flea Market
Union County Farmer's Market
Market Place Antiques
Valley RIver Arts Guild
HORSEBACK RIDING
Appalachian Trail Rides in Mineral Bluff, GA
Chunky Gal Stables in Hayesville, NC
A Step Above Stables in Blairsville, GA
Cowgirl Up Stables in Cherry Log, GA
Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides in Blue Ridge, GA
GOLF
Hayesville, NC– Mountain Harbour and Chatuge Shores Golf Course
Young Harris, GA– Brasstown Valley Golf Course
Blairsville, GA– Butternut Creek Golf Course and Old Union Golf Course
Tennessee– Copper Basin Golf Club
ZIPLINING
Ridgerunner Ziplines in Andrews, NC
Zipline Canopy Tours in Blue Ridge, GA
Helen Tubing & Waterpark
Nachoochee Adventures