Things To Do

If you're making a weekend of it, the Cherokee National Forest is a wonderful place to wander. Here are a few of our favorites nearby.

Outdoors & Hiking

A short, steep climb right at the venue with lovely overlooks of the gorge.

Several trailheads within a short drive for anything from a stroll to a day hike.

A rewarding waterfall hike near Hampton, plan for a few hours.

A famously winding mountain road with pull-offs and big views.

Rolling farmland ringed by ridges, especially beautiful in late October.

Clear mountain water and easy shoreline stops about 30 minutes away.

Trail town charm, coffee, and the Virginia Creeper Trail, 15 minutes north.

The closest town for groceries, gas, and a bite before heading up.

Live music, restaurants, and the birthplace of country music, about an hour away.