Things to Do

While this quiet and secluded home is hidden away from the hustle and bustle, if you love hiking, white-water rafting or just sitting on the deck and soaking up the views you won’t have to travel far for fun if you choose to venture out, it is still just minutes from outdoor adventures, exciting attractions and so much more.

The Smoky Mountains offers breathtaking views and plenty of outdoor activities, like hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating, fly fishing, kayaking, white-water rafting and Gem Mining.
The white-water rafting is some of the best in the country — hit the Nantahala, Ocoee, or Tuskegee rivers or tackle the class five rapids of the Chattooga. There are incredible fishing opportunities in the rivers, streams and creeks nearby and are only minutes away from numerous waterfall hiking trails throughout the Great Smoky Mountains.

Within 8 miles of this cabin, visit downtown Franklin for shopping, dining, as well as the state-of-the-art Smoky Mountains Performing Arts Center — a 1,500 seat state-of-the-art facility presenting the finest in performing arts to Franklin and its surrounding towns. the Little Tennessee River Greenway for relaxing, scenic walks, the family-friendly Franklin Golf Course. Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum and Scottish Tartans Musuem are cultural highlights, and some of the area’s landmarks include Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Rose Creek Mine. Franklin, has a rich tradition in gem mining for years in the historic Cowee and is known as the ‘Gem Capital of the World.’

Downtown Highlands is about 12 miles away in the opposite direction, for high end shopping and fining dining, a scenic drive off the Callusaja gorge with beautiful waterfalls views
Drive 24 miles north to Dillsboro to indulge in some whitewater rafting on the Tuckasegee river or head to Bryson City less than 40 miles away and take a scenic train ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. If you are feeling lucky head on to Cherokee or Murphy to Harrah’s Casino.
An hour away is the gem of the western Carolinas, Asheville, where you can visit the beautiful Biltmore Estate and gardens, known widely as America’s Castle. Owned by the Vanderbilt family, the Biltmore Estate is the largest privately owned residence in North America. Enjoy the wineries and beautiful land of the Biltmore, and a visit there during the holidays cannot be beat