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Russell House

Landmarks – Mountain Rest, South Carolina

Inscription. Russell House: This was a busy Appalachian farmstead in the late 1800's and early 1900's. You could hear the laughter of children playing in the creek, lowing cattle and clucking chick... More on HMDB

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  • The Russell House was constructed sometime after 1867 and considerably expanded around 1890 and in the early twentieth century. The house, which burned in 1988, was significant in the area of trans... More on Nationalregister.sc.gov

Nantahala River Gorge

Things To Do – Bryson City, North Carolina

The stunningly beautiful Nantahala River Gorge, just outside Bryson City in the Nantahala National Forest, supports scores of river guide companies, many clustered along U.S. 19 West...Eight miles... More on Moon Handbooks: North Carolina

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  • About the owner/developers of Nantahala River Club, Lake Fontana properties. 200-acre gated community with lake access, fishing pier, ... More on Nantahalariverclub.com

Twentymile Loop

Parks – Bryson City, North Carolina

Although the Twentymile area is one of the more remote sections of the park, it receives a surprising amount of use. Expect some company on a summer weekend hike. Begin hiking up the gravel road on an old railroad grade. At 0.5 mile ... More on Trails

Old Pressley Sapphire Mine

Things To Do – Waynesville, North Carolina

Buy a small ($25) or large ($45) bucket and sluice the dirt through the flowing water until you run out of ... More on GeckoGo

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  • Bring your camera, and if it's raining, a poncho. On a pretty day, there are several beautiful photos to be... More on GeckoGo

  • Featured in the Guinness Book of World Records, and home to the finding of the world's largest sapphire-at ... More on DogFriendly.com

Shook Museum Gift Shop

Museums – Clyde, North Carolina

Bridge: Drovers Road Preserve

Parks – Gerton, North Carolina

(Drovers Road Preserve, 26' x 17', 33-11-C) SE of Fairfield , Fairfield Township, Buncombe County, NC. US74A SE 1.8 miles from jct with Village Rd. in Fairfield, SW (right) on Drover Ln. ~100’. Park ... More on dalejtravis.com

Koa Kampgrounds

Campgrounds – Cherokee, North Carolina

The bed slats are too far apart which lets the mattress slip down between them, making the beds extremely u... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • The only complaint that I have after visiting the Cherokee KOA many times, is the cabin beds. The bed slats... More on Yahoo! Travel

Smoky Mountain Trains

Things To Do – Bryson City, North Carolina

There is a huge collection of model train stuff and a large setup with several trains running on it. Every... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • Kids liked to push the buttons and see different items moving around the trains. Great family experience. More on TripAdvisor

  • People of all ages will enjoy this venue that contains one of ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Royal Pines Games & Pool

Themeparks – Arden, North Carolina

Category: Amusement Places Royal Pines Games & Pool is a one-stop provider of fun for the family in North Carolina. ... More on localamusementparks.com

The Shook House

Landmarks – Clyde, North Carolina

Inscription. Home of Jacob Shook and Preaching place of Francis Asbury, pioneer bishop of American Methodism. "After crossing other streams, and losing ourselves in the woods, we came in about 9 o'... More on HMDB

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  • Old houses often guard many secrets. The Shook-Smathers House in Clyde, N. C. is a "grand old lady" who has cleverly hidden her true age from the many who have tried to learn it. On September 12, 2... More on Shookmuseum.org

Robbinsville Loop

Things To Do – Bryson City, North Carolina

Starting from the Nantahala Outdoor Center Bike Shop and ending through the beautiful Nantahala Gorge, this ride takes you through some incredible countryside. The route is best known for its long climbs and harrowing experiences ... More on Trails

Smokey Moutains

Things To Do – Maggie Valley, North Carolina

Grannys Kitchen

Restaurants – Cherokee, North Carolina

Bar-B-Que Shak

Restaurants – Maggie Valley, North Carolina

bet you didn't know about this one: This is a great BBQ restaurant near Ghost Town in Maggie Valley. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • I will say the building itself could use a little remodeling but don't let the outside appearance fool you. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • As a BBQ connoisseur who has ate at over 500 BBQ restaurants nation-wide I can honestly say this place is in my top 10 list. Everything from the very friendly staff to the excellent food gets a 5 s... More on Yahoo! Travel

Dragon China

Restaurants – Asheville, North Carolina

The best manchurian chinese takeout food you can get in the south I have been disappointed by other takeout places in the Asheville area but this one keeps me coming back. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • This is legitimate!: The best manchurian chinese takeout food you can get in the south I have been disappointed by other takeout places in the Asheville area but this one keeps me coming back. Almo... More on Yahoo! Travel