| The Nantahala RiversThe Nantahalason seven of the Southeast's best rivers, including the Chattooga River, Cheoah River, French Broad River, Nantahala River, Nolichucky River, Ocoee River, and the Pigeon River. Grab a raft ride with Wild Water Rafting, learn to whitewater paddle from Ken & Juliette at Endless River or the pro's at NOC's renowned canoe and kayak Paddling School. All offer adventure-learning programs for groups of all types, ropes course climbing, flat water lake kayaking and hiking. |
The Cherokee StoryThe new turtle shell rattles you made sound crisp and ready for the Green Corn Dance. But first you must greet this day as you greet every day. Your whole village gathers on the banks of the Oconaluftee. All enter the water, face east, and pray to the seven directions, the four cardinal points, the sky, the earth, and the center or spirit. You give thanks for the new day, and wash away any feelings separating you from your family, neighbors, or the Creator. This is duyuktv ‘the right way,’ the Cherokee Way. |
| Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Nantahala's popular attractions are The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad running along side of the Nantahala River. Departing from Bryson City; take a day or 1/2 or all day excursion in your favorite historic passenger car. Take a sightseeing trip to Fontana Lake Dam to the highest Dam in eastern America - an engineering masterpiece. |
Great Smoky Mountain Park - We Have ElkElk once roamed the southern Appalachian Mountains and elsewhere in the eastern United States. They were eliminated from the region by over-hunting and loss of habitat. The last elk in North Carolina was believed to have been killed in the late 1700s. The experimental release of elk into Great Smoky Mountains National Park began in February, 2001 with the importation of 25 elk from the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area along the Tennessee-Kentucky border. |
| Nantahala Gorge Visitor's Center Our helpful reservation personnel will assist you in reserving your lodging, dining, horseback riding, train rides, zip-lines, and white water rafting trips. We can also set up classes in kayaking, canoeing and fishing. |
Harrahs Cherokee Casino Events CenterJoin us for some great music in our NEW Cherokee Events Center! The new 3,000 seat Events Center will host some of your favorite acts from Hank Williams, Jr. to Lady Antebellum! Check out our entertainment lineup here on harrahscherokee.com! Live WebCAM! |
Nantahala Mountain Resort (Est 1997)
West Resort at the Nantahala River Launch Site
Nantahala Mountain Resort is conveniently located near the Nantahala River rafting launch site. White water river rafting, river & lake, kayak & canoeing, world class mountain biking trails, horseback riding, and the Great Smoky Mountain Train ride continues to entertain visitors looking for an Action-Packed Adventure get away. And you're still welcome to relax on a porch, porch swing, or by creek/water fall and read a book. Nantahala Resort & Cabins is located in western North Carolina less than a mile from the launch site for the Nantahala River rafting, minutes from Bryson City or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, & Harrah's Cherokee Casino
Nantahala Village Resort and Spa (Est 1948)
East Resort near the Nantahala River Take Out
The Nantahala Village Resort and Spa is the original lodging facility in the Nantahala Gorge. Hundreds of families have been visiting the "Village" for over 60 years. The newly rebuilt lodge with its black walnut floors and wormy chestnut walls is the perfect mountain retreat for couples, families and friends. The Lodge houses the Thirteen Moons restaurant, Featherstone Lounge, meeting rooms, new family room and guest laundry. Beside the Lodge is the swimming pool, fitness center, game room and the beautiful Phoenix Deck which is the new home of Mountain Perks Cafe. The original housing on the Village begins with the Tabor House, built in the late1800s, in 2008 was completely dismantled and renovated to the beatutiful Village Spa. The rock houses, built in the 1930s, are currently being renovated for rental as our new Spa suites. The Historic cabins, Treehouses, Mountain Suites have been renovated inside and out to make perfect family and group accomodations. The newly built Fireplace Suites and Lodge rooms are the perfect romantic getaway. The Nantahala Village has hosted many weddings, car groups, special interest groups, quilting guilds, sports events and art shows. In 2011, the Nantahala Village created the first annual Halloween Spooktacular in conjunction with the Swain County Fire Department.
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