North Carolina Smokies

NORTH CAROLINA SMOKIES: WHY REUNITE HERE

• Forty-six scenic miles of Blue Ridge Parkway

• Authentic Appalachian history and culture

• Y ear-round activities including swimming, fishing, hiking and skiing

• Easy accessibility from major cities in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina

• Charming and friendly mountain towns with entertainment, dining, shopping and sightseeing

• Scenic L ake Junaluska and Lake Logan conference retreat centers

Home to quaint mountain towns, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, gather in Haywood County to visit the North Carolina Smokies North Carolina Smokies

Groups will love spending time in Cataloochee Valley. Surrounded by 6,000-foot peaks, this special section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park features camping, picnic areas, hiking trails, historic buildings and wildlife. Elks were reintroduced in Cataloochee Valley making it the perfect place to see a herd roaming freely against this picturesque backdrop. The Catalooche Guest Ranch, which opened in 1935, offers cabins at nearly a mile-high along with activities like birdwatching, nature walks and horseback riding, and along with skiing and snowboarding in the winter.

Haywood County is also home to two great conference retreat centers Lake Junaluska and Lake Logan. In addition to meeting spaces, Lake Junaluska's recreational options include a swimming pool, fitness center, walking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course, mini golf and shuffleboard. There is a 200-acre lake on the property where canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals are available. For a more remote experience, Lake Logan has plenty of nature trails along with outdoor activities like canoeing, swimming, volleyball and fishing. If you prefer to stay indoors, Boojum’s Cave at Lake Logan has billiards, foosball, ping pong and board games. “Our group loved exploring the North Carolina Smoky Mountains, especially seeing the elk in Cataloochee Valley.” – Angie Bozeman, Heritage Tours

Five Great Mountain Towns. For families wanting to elevate their experience in the Smoky Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, spanning a 46 scenic miles in Haywood County, offers a magical journey. Promising miles of adventure and discovery, along the parkway are a variety of hiking trails

The stunning scenery of the Blue Ridge Parkway

like Graveyard Fields, Devils Court House and Waterrock Knob with waterfalls and native flora and fauna to admire.

After a day spent in nature, head to Elevated Mountain Distilling Company, a craft distiller of top-shelf whiskeys and spirits in Maggie Valley for a tour and tasting for your group. Waynesville is the Wildlife at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

perfect place for groups to unwind as well. On its bustling Main Street and Frog Level District, you can learn from local artists at a studio, shop for rare antiques, visit a general store or enjoy a farm-totable dining experience at one of the many local restaurants. CONTACT: Ben Wilder, Tourism Development Manager 800-334-9036 ben@visitncsmokies.com www.visitncsmokies.com

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