Jacqueline’s guidebook
Hiking
A short, woodsy hike to a lovely waterfall. Great photo location. Suitable for energetic kids. There are tripping hazards (roots, rocks) on the trail. Also, use caution if you venture onto rocks that jutt out into the creek. About a 14 minute drive from the house. Trailhead along 129, location coordinates: 35.419461, -83.889419
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Yellow Creek Falls
Yellow Creek FallsA short, woodsy hike to a lovely waterfall. Great photo location. Suitable for energetic kids. There are tripping hazards (roots, rocks) on the trail. Also, use caution if you venture onto rocks that jutt out into the creek. About a 14 minute drive from the house. Trailhead along 129, location coordinates: 35.419461, -83.889419
An enjoyable, moderately easy hike near Little Santeetlah Creek through a primitive forest of old growth trees. Picnic tables and restrooms at the trailhead.
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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
5410 Joyce Kilmer RdAn enjoyable, moderately easy hike near Little Santeetlah Creek through a primitive forest of old growth trees. Picnic tables and restrooms at the trailhead.
Moderately easy hike with some elevation change. Make sure you complete the second part of the hike up to the bald itself to see the amazing 360 degree mountain views.
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Huckleberry Knob
Moderately easy hike with some elevation change. Make sure you complete the second part of the hike up to the bald itself to see the amazing 360 degree mountain views.
A tough hike to here (with elevation changes) from Stecoah Gap rewards you with beautiful views.
Cheoah Bald
A tough hike to here (with elevation changes) from Stecoah Gap rewards you with beautiful views.
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/abrams-falls.htm
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Abrams Falls Trail
Abrams Falls Trailhttps://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/abrams-falls.htm
Paved trail to the highest point in Great Smoky Mountain National Park with an observation tower at the summit.
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/clingmansdome.htm
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Clingmans Dome
Paved trail to the highest point in Great Smoky Mountain National Park with an observation tower at the summit.
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/clingmansdome.htm
Juney Whank Falls
Juney Whank Falls TrailA fun hike off the Cherohala Skyway (at the W Rattlesnake pull off).
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Falls Branch Falls Hike (recgovnpsdata)
A fun hike off the Cherohala Skyway (at the W Rattlesnake pull off).
Mingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee ReservationRestaurants
An incredible place to eat outside with beautiful Cheoah River views/sounds. I suggest calling ahead (828-498-2800) to see if they will be likely to accommodate you. Visit https://tapoco.com/dining/ for more information and to see a menu.
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Tapoco Tavern
14981 Tapoco RdAn incredible place to eat outside with beautiful Cheoah River views/sounds. I suggest calling ahead (828-498-2800) to see if they will be likely to accommodate you. Visit https://tapoco.com/dining/ for more information and to see a menu.
T.Dubbs
448 Rodney Orr BypassFood truck loved by locals. Lunch only. Weekdays only.
Wendy's
728 US-64Fast food.
Southern Gals Country Cooking
400 Rodney Orr BypassGood food!
Lynn's Place
237 E Main StGood food!
http://lynnsplacerest.com/
Provides a diverse menu featuring pizza, breadsticks, hot and cold subs, chicken, salads, pastas and desserts. All you can eat lunch buffet featuring pizzas, salads, pastas and desserts.
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Papa's Pizza To Go
3064 US-76Provides a diverse menu featuring pizza, breadsticks, hot and cold subs, chicken, salads, pastas and desserts. All you can eat lunch buffet featuring pizzas, salads, pastas and desserts.
While we haven't been able to try it yet, friends tell us that it's the best food in town.
http://caffedeolla.com/#
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Cafe de Olla Italian Restaurant
765 Tallulah RoadWhile we haven't been able to try it yet, friends tell us that it's the best food in town.
http://caffedeolla.com/#
HOURS:
Sunday - Thursday 8am - 6pm,
Friday & Saturday 8am - 7pm with breakfast until 11am.
Dragon's Den Grill
17548 Tapoco RoadHOURS:
Sunday - Thursday 8am - 6pm,
Friday & Saturday 8am - 7pm with breakfast until 11am.
El Pacifico
429 Rodney Orr BypassMexican food.
Sightseeing
Take a day trip and drive the beautiful Cherohala Skyway into Tennessee and venture a bit further to view this stunning waterfall. No hiking necessary.
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Bald River Falls
Take a day trip and drive the beautiful Cherohala Skyway into Tennessee and venture a bit further to view this stunning waterfall. No hiking necessary.
Gorgeous views of the mountains, sky and Stecoah Valley from this parking area with picnic tables. Amazing sunrise.
Numerous hiking possibilities from this location along the Appalachian trail. A tough hike with elevation changes up to Cheoah Bald brings more beautiful views.
Stecoah Gap
Gorgeous views of the mountains, sky and Stecoah Valley from this parking area with picnic tables. Amazing sunrise.
Numerous hiking possibilities from this location along the Appalachian trail. A tough hike with elevation changes up to Cheoah Bald brings more beautiful views.
Take 129 from NC into TN and slay the Dragon!
A favorite of motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts. Not for those who get car sick. Some might consider it more like a roller coaster than a road ;). 318 cars in 11 miles. Even if your crew isn't up for that much adventure, you might want to avail yourself of the dragon photo opportunity and the Tail of the Dragon T-shirt Shack that's on the NC side of the border.
https://tailofthedragon.com/
Tail of the Dragon Dragon Statue
17555 Tapoco RdTake 129 from NC into TN and slay the Dragon!
A favorite of motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts. Not for those who get car sick. Some might consider it more like a roller coaster than a road ;). 318 cars in 11 miles. Even if your crew isn't up for that much adventure, you might want to avail yourself of the dragon photo opportunity and the Tail of the Dragon T-shirt Shack that's on the NC side of the border.
https://tailofthedragon.com/
Outdoor drama about the history of the Cherokee and the Trail of Tears.
https://www.cherokeehistorical.org/unto-these-hills/
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Unto These Hills, Outdoor Drama
688 Drama RdOutdoor drama about the history of the Cherokee and the Trail of Tears.
https://www.cherokeehistorical.org/unto-these-hills/
18th century styled Cherokee village with craft demonstrations and lots of historical insight. Pairs well with Unto These Hills outdoor drama.
https://www.cherokeehistorical.org/oconaluftee-indian-village/
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Oconaluftee Indian Village
218 Drama Rd18th century styled Cherokee village with craft demonstrations and lots of historical insight. Pairs well with Unto These Hills outdoor drama.
https://www.cherokeehistorical.org/oconaluftee-indian-village/
A handicapped accessible platform with a 180-degree vista of the Snowbird, Unicoi, Cheoah, and Great Smoky Mountains rising high above Santeetlah Lake shimmering.
Maple Springs Observation Deck
Santeetlah RoadA handicapped accessible platform with a 180-degree vista of the Snowbird, Unicoi, Cheoah, and Great Smoky Mountains rising high above Santeetlah Lake shimmering.
Cherohala Skyway
Cherohala SkywayScenic drive with numerous hiking trailheads.
The highest dam east of the Rocky Mountains. Beautiful mountain/lake views. Fishing, swimming, boating destination.
Interesting history.
Hiking opportunities.
https://www.tva.com/energy/our-power-system/hydroelectric/fontana
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I-Center ye-Visitors ye-Fontana Dam
1001 Fontana Dam RoadThe highest dam east of the Rocky Mountains. Beautiful mountain/lake views. Fishing, swimming, boating destination.
Interesting history.
Hiking opportunities.
https://www.tva.com/energy/our-power-system/hydroelectric/fontana
Water recreation
A great area to rent tubes and hike up the trail and tube down. Multiple waterfalls in the area. Wonderful, relaxing family fun!
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Deep Creek Trail Trailhead
West Deep Creek RoadA great area to rent tubes and hike up the trail and tube down. Multiple waterfalls in the area. Wonderful, relaxing family fun!
Whitewater rafting. Kayaking. Mountain biking. Zip lines. High ropes adventures. Shop for outdoor gear and souvenirs. Multiple dining options.
https://noc.com/
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. 19Whitewater rafting. Kayaking. Mountain biking. Zip lines. High ropes adventures. Shop for outdoor gear and souvenirs. Multiple dining options.
https://noc.com/
One of our favorite places on Lake Santeetlah!! Less than 5 miles away.
There's a designated swimming area and sandy beach surrounded by picnic tables (with charcoal grills) and a large grassy lawn. A picnic pavilion offers group picnicking with views of the lake. Alcohol is prohibited anywhere in the area.
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Cheoah Point Beach
One of our favorite places on Lake Santeetlah!! Less than 5 miles away.
There's a designated swimming area and sandy beach surrounded by picnic tables (with charcoal grills) and a large grassy lawn. A picnic pavilion offers group picnicking with views of the lake. Alcohol is prohibited anywhere in the area.
Santeetlah Lake
Swimming, fishing, boat rental.
Tsali Recreation Area is a popular destination for mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, motorized boating, kayaking or camping, alongside Fontana Lake.
Tsali Road
Tsali RoadTsali Recreation Area is a popular destination for mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, motorized boating, kayaking or camping, alongside Fontana Lake.
Food scene
Pineapple Whip
Tapoco RoadRefreshing treats!
Graham Coffee Co
61 Johns DrShopping
Shop the Deal's Gap Store for your Dragon shirts, memorabilia and collectibles.
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Deals Gap
Shop the Deal's Gap Store for your Dragon shirts, memorabilia and collectibles.
Over fifteen varieties of local and herbal infused honeys, mead on draft, candles, locally made crafts,
and skin care products, all made right here in Graham County. Taste a variety of beverages made with honey,
and tour our pollinator path and honeybee observatory.
https://www.wehrloom.com/
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Wehrloom Honey
257 Willie Colvin RdOver fifteen varieties of local and herbal infused honeys, mead on draft, candles, locally made crafts,
and skin care products, all made right here in Graham County. Taste a variety of beverages made with honey,
and tour our pollinator path and honeybee observatory.
https://www.wehrloom.com/
Wonderful fruit and vegetable farm just up the road. Limited hours.
https://www.stoneyhollowfarm.org/
Stoney Hollow Farm
944 Ollies Creek RdWonderful fruit and vegetable farm just up the road. Limited hours.
https://www.stoneyhollowfarm.org/
The Stecoah Artisans Gallery offers a unique opportunity to buy original artwork as well as the fine crafts that have made North Carolina famous.
Visit the Stecoah Valley Center website to find out more about the following events:
Summer Concert Series: An Appalachian Evening
October: Annual Harvest Festival
June & November: Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tours
December: Christmas in the Mountains Art Show
https://www.stecoahvalleycenter.com/
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Stecoah Valley Center
121 School House RdThe Stecoah Artisans Gallery offers a unique opportunity to buy original artwork as well as the fine crafts that have made North Carolina famous.
Visit the Stecoah Valley Center website to find out more about the following events:
Summer Concert Series: An Appalachian Evening
October: Annual Harvest Festival
June & November: Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tours
December: Christmas in the Mountains Art Show
https://www.stecoahvalleycenter.com/
There are two Redbox Kiosks inside Ingles Marketplace and there is one outside Dollar General if you are looking to rent a movie.
Redbox
18 Sweetwater RdThere are two Redbox Kiosks inside Ingles Marketplace and there is one outside Dollar General if you are looking to rent a movie.