What to do in North Carolina Mountains, NC

Activities, attractions and tours

A suspension bridge over a rocky mountain with lush greenery.
A waterfall cascading over moss-covered rocks in a forested area.
A covered walkway with wooden columns, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.
A white house with a chimney, surrounded by a grassy field and dense trees.
A waterfall cascading over moss-covered rocks in a forested area.

Things to do

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

£12
per traveller
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Helicopter Tour - The Fontana Lake Tour

Helicopter Tour - The Fontana Lake Tour

£187
per adult
Helicopter Tour - The Fontana Lake Tour
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Gatlinburg: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies & Combo Ticket

Gatlinburg: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies & Combo Ticket

8.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £34 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Activity duration is 365 days
8.4 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £13 per traveller
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Floating Bar Crawl Tour

Floating Bar Crawl Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Price is £61 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Blue Ridge Parkway Tour Departing From Brevard

Blue Ridge Parkway Tour Departing From Brevard

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is £75 per adult
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Water activities

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Marshall: French Broad Whitewater River Rafting Experience

Marshall: French Broad Whitewater River Rafting Experience

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £49 per adult
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What to do in North Carolina Mountains

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Harrahs Cherokee Casino

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North Carolina's first casino blends modern entertainment with Cherokee cultural elements throughout its resort. Enjoy luxury accommodation, dining options, and the 3,000-seat event centre hosting premier shows.
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Day trip destinations from North Carolina Mountains

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and rocky outcrops.

Lenoir

A waterfall, a river, and a red house with a wooden deck.

Black Mountain

A town nestled in a valley with autumn foliage, surrounded by mountains.

Gatlinburg

A mountainous landscape with dense forest, a winding road, and a sunrise or sunset with clouds.

Waynesville

A lake surrounded by lush green trees and mountains in the background.

Lake Lure

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Morganton

A rustic stone cabin surrounded by a wooden fence, a dirt path, and a forested area with autumn-colored trees.

Townsend

A misty mountain landscape with rolling hills and a valley.

Young Harris

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