OUTDOOR AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ON NANTAHALA LAKE

What can you do in Nantahala? Explore all the outdoor and other activities for you and your guests near Nantahala Weddings & Events.

Arts, Crafts, and Music

Boat Rentals

  • Nantahala Shores Boat Rentals – pontoon boats; 2-day and weekly rates available, convenient dockside drop-off at your vacation home, mechanical assistance available for  the duration of your rental – even if you run out of gas!
  • Lakes End Marina– pontoon boats, ski & speed boats, bass boats, sail boats, canoes, kayaks; by the hour, ½ day, full day, multi-day, and weekly

Casino

Cherokee Indian Reservation

Gem Mines

Fishing

Hiking

Favorite Hikes Close to Venue

  • Wesser Bald Fire Tower – 2.2 miles round trip, easy, panoramic mountain views
  • Siler Bald – 3.6 miles round trip, moderate, 360 view at 5300 feet, panoramic mountain views

Historic House and Museum

Horseback Riding

Mountain Biking

Restaurants and Breweries

Nantahala:

Andrews (20-minute drive):

Brasstown, NC (30-minute drive):

Murphy, NC (30-minute drive):

Franklin, NC (40-minute drive)

Scenic Drives

Skiing

Scenic Railway Tours

  • Great Smoky Mountain Railroad – old-time steam engine, scenic ride from Bryson City into Nantahala River Gorge, Christmas Tours, Bryson City
  • Andrews Valley Rail Tours – 5-mile trip to the Historic Valley River Tunnel. Take in the views from our beautiful valley that offers you the opportunity to experience beautiful mountains, forests, and abundant wildlife. You’ll see crystal clear mountain rivers and streams as you cross Historic open deck railroad bridges on your trip to the tunnel. Once there you’ll have about 1/2 hour to check out the tunnel (which was hand carved by workers from Southern Railway in 1894) and the surrounding area.

Waterfalls

Wellness

Whitewater Rafting

Wineries

 

Ziplining