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AMUSEMENTS /ATTRACTIONSEverything from museums and performing arts to white water rafting.
WHAT TO DO
Area Attractions!
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
Address: 225 GH Everett Street
Bryson City
NC
28713
Bryson City
NC
28713
Toll Free: (800) 872-4681
Email: : gfindlay@gsmr.com
Our scenic rail excursions take you from our historic depot in Bryson City, through the beautiful countryside of Western North Carolina. Our variety of train options and special event trains makes us perfect for making memories! We are one of the top Fun Things to do in NC for families. Dine in our first class cars with private attendant and breathtaking views or take it all in while riding in an open air gondola! Step on board for your next rail adventure.

The Bascom
Address: 323, Franklin Road
Highlands
NC
28741
Highlands
NC
28741
Email: : info@thebascom.org
The Bascom creates visual art experiences that inspire and empower individuals and communities through seeing, thinking and doing. The continuous goals of The Bascom's programing are building essential creative skills for area youth and adults, increasing professional development opportunities for artists and educators, and becoming a key player in the creative economy in Western North Carolina

Highlands Outpost
Address: 7420 Dillard Rd
Scaly Mountain
NC
28775
Scaly Mountain
NC
28775
Email: : info@HighlandsOutpost.com
Highlands Outpost is located in the Western North Carolina Mountains, a unique temperate rain forest with 4 seasons, a plethora of running creeks, waterfalls, flora/fauna and snow. Experience summer/winter tubing, ice skating, catch Rainbow Trout from our pond, pan for gems at the Scaly Mountain Mine, or get your thrill on the Scaly Screamer; the longest mountain coaster in North Carolina. You can explore the latest stock of vintage merchandise in our gift shop, grab a handful of old time taffy and a glass bottle soda, or have lunch or dinner at the Outpost Cafe. We've got you covered for seasonal and year-round family fun at Highlands Outpost! 828-526-
3737 www.HighlandsOutpost.com

828 Printing & Escape LLC
Address: 321 Jackson Plaza
Sylva
NC
28779
Sylva
NC
28779
Email: : info@828escaperoom.com

The Foxfire Museum
Address: 98 Foxfire Lane
Rabun County
GA
30562
Rabun County
GA
30562
Email: : kami.ahrens@foxfire.org
Hike through history at the Foxfire Museum. Out Appalachian Village is made up of over 20 historic log structures, each home to various artifacts representative of life in the mountains. Watch a spinner at her wheel or stand back as the blacksmith strokes his forge. Discover all that the spacious outdoor museum offers.

4 Seasons Putt-N-Play
Address: 7570 Georgia Road, Otto
Macon County
NC
28734
Macon County
NC
28734
Email: : JerryLevan101@gmail.com
18 hole outside miniature golf. Remote control car/truck rentals with 3 different courses to run and pond for our remote control boat rentals. Traxxas exclusive remove control car and trucks for sale. We are a local Traxxas dealer. Birthday and Special event parties available. Indoor pool tables and games with virtual reality both for session rentals.

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 1028 Georgia Rd
Franklin
NC
28734
Franklin
NC
28734
Toll Free: (866) 273-4615
Email: : info@wncfinearts.com

The Factory
Address: 1024 Georgia Rd
Franklin
NC
28734
Franklin
NC
28734
Toll Free: (866) 482-2386
Email: : manager@thefactory.biz

Friends of the Greenway
Address: 573 East Main Street
Franklin
NC
28734
Franklin
NC
28734
Email: : frog28734@gmail.com
Friends of the Greenway is a 501c(3) member organization formed to supplement and support efforts in the care and enhancement of the Little Tennessee River Greenway in Macon County, NC.
This scenic trail is owned and maintained by the County. FROG played an integral part in the establishment of the trail and continues to provide volunteers to assist with trail upkeep and to raise funds for Greenway-related enhancement projects.
FROG Quarters is located on Main Street near the river and offers a Coffee Shop and Gift Shop, featuring nature, FROG and Greenway-related items for purchase, as well as Greenway maps.
The Greenway, an amazing community resource, is our passion!

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Destination Marketing
Address: 810 Acquoni Rd
Cherokee
NC
28719
Cherokee
NC
28719
Toll Free: 800-438-1601
Email: : travel@cnc-cherokeenc.com
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