Haywood County

Haywood County, NC

THIS LOVELY PORTION OF THE COUNTRY OFFERS A TRUE AUTHENTIC OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE FILLED WITH ADVENTURE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES AND UNIQUE EVENT LOCATIONS

Blue Ridge Parkway

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PLANNER PERSPECTIVE

“The NC Smokies is a great place for hosting our annual event. All of our participants enjoy staying in the mountains, exploring the national park and parkway. They especially love the fresh mountain air and open space.”

— Matthew Bounds, SOWO Partners

Lake Junaluska

Maggie Valley

Best known for its 46 miles of scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Haywood County is also home to a variety of hiking trails and valleys in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering affordable accomodations with creekside access and spectacular views. Haywood County is comprised of five mountain towns— Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Canton, and Clyde.

FACILITY SPOTLIGHT

Lake Junaluska

Golfing, fishing, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, tennis

Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, Lake Junaluska is a tranquil body of water that covers 200 acres amid a peaceful mountain setting. With 60,000 sq ft of meeting and event space in total and room for 2,000 overnight visitors the lake is ready to host your next event.

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

Festivals, concerts, car shows, archery, grass volleyball, 3v3 soccer

The festival grounds, which reside in the heart of Maggie Valley is within walking distance of shopping, dining and lodging. This 8-acre fenced in facility includes a permanent stage, lights, restrooms and plenty of parking.

Smoky Mountain Event Center

Equestrian, dog competitions, cornhole, timber-sports, CrossFit, archery

exhibit halls, a covered regulation size arena, a livestock barn, 30 stalls and beautiful grounds with Smoky Mountain views, these versatile facilities will satisfy a range of needs. This facility is located next to Lake Junaluska and just minutes from both Waynesville and Maggie Valley.

Lake Logan

Swimming, kayaking, cycling, fishing, running, festivals

Located in a pristine valley near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Lake Logan is a 300-acre sanctuary that houses lakeside cabins featuring decks with incredible views, fireplaces and kitchenettes. There is a permanent stage in the lower meadow and a large dining hall with meeting space.

Chestnut Mountain Nature Park

Mountain Biking, cycling, trail running, hiking

This newly created 450-acre nature park is located in Canton. Berm Park is a Mountain Bike complex with-in Chestnut Mountain and will feature 6,835 linear feet of trails! Additionally there will be over 15 miles of multi-use, hiking and biking trails when all phases of the plan are complete, spanning both the front country and backcountry.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Cycling, hiking, trail running

The first national rural parkway to be designed for a leisure-type driving experience, the Blue Ridge Parkway’s varied topography and numerous vista points offer easy public access to spectacular views of Appalachian rural landscapes and forested mountains.

VISIT NC SMOKIES

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POPULAR ACTIVITIES

▶The most visited park in the country, Great Smoky Mountains

National Park encompasses 522,419 acres and is internationally recognized for its mountains, waterfalls, biodiversity and forests.

▶Considered by many to be

America’s Favorite Drive, the

Blue Ridge Parkway passes beautiful topography and picturesque vista points.

▶Dale’s Wheel Through Time

Museum, in Maggie Valley, is home to the world’s premier collection of rare American motorcycles, memorabilia and a distinct array of unique American automobiles.

▶Scenic Lake Junaluska is home to the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, which hosts a variety of events.

Haywood You Like To Hit The Trail?

Explore the outdoors in Haywood County’s five adventure-filled mountain towns of Canton, Clyde, Lake Junaluska, Maggie Valley, and Waynesville. From scenic mountain hikes to cascading waterfalls, swimming holes to trout fishing, there are outdoor adventures here for everyone.

Plan your adventure at VisitNCSmokies.com.