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Stecoah Valley Arts, Crafts & Ed. Center
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121 School House Rd,
Robbinsville,
NC 28771
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General Description: Stecoah Valley Arts, Crafts & Educational Center, non-profit corporation, was formed by a group of local citizens after the closing of Stecoah School in 1994. Its mission is to serve the people of Stecoah and Graham County through programs and services to the community including a Library, Family Resource Center, After-School Program, Summer Youth Program, Gymnasium, the Junior Appalachian Musicians Program (Jam) and the Appalachia Arts Program, and others.
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Western Carolina University
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Web Site
Toll Free: 877-928-4968
Business: 828-227-7317
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Admissions Office,
242 Robinson Bldg.,
Cullowhee,
NC 28723
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General Description: The westernmost campus of the University of North Carolina, and the campus with the most beautiful surroundings, by far. But it's more than a beautiful place to visit, it's a fantastic setting for learning and growing. WCU is home to North Carolina's Mountain Heritage Center and sponsors one of the state's leading festivals, Mountain Heritage Day, seach September.
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Wyndham Sapphire Valley
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E-Mail
Web Site
Toll Free: 800-533-8268
Business: 828-743-3441
Fax: 828-743-2641
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70 Sapphire Valley Rd,
Sapphire,
NC 28774
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General Description: Four season, 5700 acre resort, championship golf, tennis, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, boating, health club with two outdoor, one indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna facilities, and exercise room. Minature golf, driving range, and downhill skiing. Thirty hotel rooms, efficiencies, 1-3 bedroom condominiums and 3-4 bedroom houses and two restaurants.
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Southwestern Community College
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447 College Drive,
Sylva,
NC 28779
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General Description: A full-service North Carolina Communtiy College serving Macon, Jackson & Swain counties and the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
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Scottish Tartans Museum
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Web Site
Business: 828-524-7472
Fax: 828-524-1092
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86 E Main St,
Franklin,
NC 28734
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General Description: The Scottish Tartans Museum contains the official registry of all publicly known Tartans and is the American extension of the Scottish Tartans Society in Edinburgh, Scotland. A non profit Tartan Museum and gift shop. The only one of its kind in the US, offers Scottish foods, clothing and specialty items. Tours available, Only $1 for Museum entry
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Ruby City Gems
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E-Mail
Web Site
Toll Free: 800-821-7829
Business: 828-524-3967
Fax: 828-369-2678
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130 East Main St,
Franklin,
NC 28734
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General Description: Ruby City Gems & Minerals located in downtown Franklin, NC offers custom gem cutting and mounting: 14k gold jewelry and findings, thousands of cut gemstones, lapidary equipment and supplies, mineral specimens, stone carvings and bookends, free museum and store. Western North Carolina's oldest and finest rock shop and jewelry store, established in 1958. Boasts a large, free museum with specimens from the local area and around the world.
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Oconaluftee Indian Village
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PO Box 398,
Cherokee,
NC 28719
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General Description: The Oconaluftee Indian Village is a replica of a Cherokee Community of the 1750s. Visitors experience the everyday life of the Cherokee and the artisans dress in period costumes and perform tasks done by their forefathers in the mid 1700's. There are replicas of homes of that period as well as a replica of a Cherokee Council House of that period.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
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Web Site
Toll Free: 888-905-7238
Business: 828-488-2175
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13077 Hwy 19 West,
Bryson City,
NC 28713
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General Description: With thirty-five years of experience, the Nantahala Outdoor Center is internationally known as the leader in outdoor adventure. NOC's main base, on the Nantahala River, offers a huge variety of fun outdoor activities including whitewater rafting, canoe and kayak instruction, and hiking and biking. NOC offers rafting on seven southeastern whitewater rivers. At our main base there are three riverside restaurants, an outfitters store and numerous events running from early spring to late fall. Our highly trained staff will help you, your group, or your family enjoy the best river adventures and instructional classes in the area. Check out our many packages at www.noc.com.
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Museum of the Cherokee Indian
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Hwy 441 N,
Cherokee,
NC 28719
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Mason Ruby & Sapphire Mine
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6950 Upper Burningtown Road,
Franklin,
NC 28734
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General Description: The Mason Ruby & Sapphire Mine is the only mine in Macon County that permits you to dig your own gems. Featuring "native" rubies and sapphires.
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Main Street Florist & Gifts
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70 Iotla Street,
Franklin,
NC 28734
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Macon County Historical Museum
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36 W Main St,
Franklin,
NC 28734
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General Description: The Macon County Historical Museum celebrates the heritage of Macon County and the Southern Appalachian area. Displays featuring artifacts, documents, photos, tools, clothing and maps. Many special events are featured involving the museum. Open May - October Tuesday - Friday 10-5 and Saturdays 1-5. November - April open Mon-Friday 10-4. Group tours by appointment.
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John C. Campbell Folk School
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One Folk School Rd.,
Brasstown,
NC 28902
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General Description: Nation's oldest folk school, since 1925. Crafts, music, dance, other mountian traditions in one-week or weekend classes. National Historic District. Craft Shop. Tuition for classes.
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel
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777 Casino Drive,
Cherokee,
NC 28719
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General Description: Casino with 85,000 sq. ft of gaming floor and over 3400 games. 5 food outlets, 1500 seat entertainment pavilion. Find your favorite Las Vegas games, including video blackjack with real dealers and real chips. Also 20,000 sq. ft of conference/meeting space.
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
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225 GH Everett Street,
Bryson City,
NC 28713
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General Description: All aboard for a historic and scenic journey. That's an invitation to a delightful journey through the majestic mountains and colorful countryside of Western North Carolina, over a sprawling lake, past rushing rivers, through a deep mountain gorge and into dark mountain tunnels. The railroad operates year-round, with schedules varying seasonally.
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Great Smoky Mountain Fish Camp & Safaris
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81 Bennett Road,
Franklin,
NC 28734
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General Description: The Great Smoky Mountain Fish Camp offers guided fishing trips on the Little Tennessee and Tuckaseegee Rivers; canoe floats and rentals; mountain and road biking & rentals; guided hikes and campouts; RV park, campground and lodge room on the banks of the Little Tennessee River. Open from April to November
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Gold City Gem Mine, Jewelry & General Store
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9410 Sylva Rd 441 N,
Franklin,
NC 28734
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General Description: Gold City Gem Mine, Jewelry & General Store offers a unique perspective - A day at Gold City is like stepping back in time. It has taken nature thousands of years to forge the precious gems, native to this Smoky Mountain paradise. Come visit us here at Gold City as we show, even the most novice of all treasure hunters, pan for gold, how to stake thier claim. Spend the day mining for such precious gems as Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine, Tourmaline and much more! Visit our country general store, filled with the finest in hand crafted goods and sundries From country quilts and crafts to home made jams jellies and preserves. You'll find it all here at Gold City., rising to the top of GOLDCITY mountain, over one mile, where it is not uncommon to look down on soaring eagles! Nestled in the heart of the Smokies, Gold City has something for everyone. So whether you come anticipating that special find, or just longing to enjoy a cool mountain afternoon, we promise you won't be disappointed !
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Ghost Town in the Sky
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Web Site
Toll Free: 800-446-7886
Business: 828-926-1140
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Hwy 19,
Maggie Valley,
NC 28751
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General Description: Step back into the Wild West at Ghost Town in the Sky, North Carolina's mile-high theme park. All new for 2007 is our Heritage Town Square. Trace the history of the Wild West and Western North Carolina. Adults $29, Children 3-10 $21. Open daily during the summer. Call for specific hours and days of operation. Ask for package pricing.
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Gem Factory
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3348 Georgia Road,
Franklin,
NC 28734
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Fun Factory In The Smokies
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1024 Georgia Road,
Franklin,
NC 28734
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General Description: Located in scenic Franklin, North Carolina, the Fun Factory in the Smokies is Western North Carolina's award-winning destination for family friendly entertainment.
Fun for kids of all ages, the Fun Factory is the place for games, mini-golf, bowling, go-karts, laser tag, big screen TVs, party rooms, great restaurants and more. Plus, there's even an area with fun just for the little kids. There's something for everyone to enjoy.
The Fun Factory is open Monday / Thursday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm and Friday / Saturday 10:00 am to midnight. Attractions open at 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
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Foxfire Fund & Museum
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PO Box 541,
Mountain City,
GA 30562
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General Description: Foxfire, The Foxfire Fund, Inc., is a not-for-profit, educational and literary organization based in Rabun County, Georgia. Founded in 1966, Foxfire's learner-centered, community-based educational approach is advocated through both a regional demonstration site, the Foxfire Museum, grounded in the Southern Appalachian culture that gave rise to Foxfire, and a national program of teacher training and support, the Foxfire Approach to Teaching and Learning, that promotes a sense of place and appreciation of local people, community, and culture as essential educational tools.
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Deep Creek Lodge & Creekside Tubing
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1881 W Deep Creek Rd,
Bryson City,
NC 28713
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General Description: Open April to Labor Day, closet location near the outside the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Q Deep Creek camping area. Look for our gazebo on the left before entering the park. Located directly on the creek, you can walk into the Park to put in the water, then just exit the water on the steps near the snack bar at the end of the run.
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Darnell Farms
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PO Box 440,
Whittier,
NC 28789
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General Description: Darnell Farms is a working farm in Bryson City where you can pick up wonderful fresh produce. Throughout the year they sponsor many agri-tourism events. Call Darnell Farms for more details 828-497-2376
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Cherokee Helicopters
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264 Casino Trail,
Cherokee,
NC 28719
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General Description: Want to try something out of this world? Fly with Cherokee Helicopters and see the beauty of this wonderful area from above. Every flight takes off over Thomas Peak where you will enjoy views of mountains in all directions. Flights start as low as $15.00 per person with eight different flights including a trip to the top of Clingmans Dome the second highest peak in the eastern US. Call 828-497-5797 for reservations or just stop by.
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Carolina Nights Dinner Show
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3732 Soco Road,
Maggie Valley,
NC 28751
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General Description: Carolina Nights offer a full evening of dining and entertainment. The evening begins with a scrumptious prim rib dinner, and while dining you will be entertained with the magic of Benny and Sherry Coleman. Following dinner, our talented cast of musicians will perform a show consisting of country, big band, gospel and contemporary music. All this is mixed with the hilarious antics of Gilbert Jones. This takes place in a smoke-free, alcohol-free state of the art theater, however we do provide benches on our front porch for our smoking guest. Our prices are $21.95 for adults, $12.95 for children and we do offer group rates.
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Brookside Campground & Rafting
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E-Mail
Web Site
Toll Free: 800-848-7238
Business: 828-321-5209
Fax: 828-321-2226
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764 US Hwy 19,
Topton,
NC 28781
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General Description: Brookside Campground & Rafting is a modern facility offering recreational camping and white water rafting. Brookside is located deep in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains with grassy campsites along the creek, complete hook-ups, hot showers and clean restrooms, picnic tables, covered garbage cans that are emptied daily, laundry facilities, a game room, pay telephone, swimming pool and playground. Brookside's country store offers snacks, drinks, and everything the average camper might need. In addition, there is whitewater rafting.
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