Bryson City, NC
Things to Do:
Nantahala Whitewater Rafting
Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) guides 9 of the easts best rivers including the Chattooga River, Cheoah River, French Broad River, Nantahala River, Nolichucky River, Ocoee River, Gauley River, New River, and Pigeon River. NOC was rated "#1 Vacation with a Splash" by Good Morning America and "One of the best Outfitters on Earth" by National Geographic Adventures.
www.noc.com
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad: 800-872-4681 www.gsmr.com
One of the centerpiece attractions of Jackson County is the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Since 1988, it has provided visitors with scenic excursions our of its depot in historic downtown Dillsboro. The railroad has a variety of options, including half-day and full-day trips, raft and rail excursions, gourmet dinner excursions and mystery theater trains. For complete information on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, click here.
Harrahs Casino
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
828-497-7777
www.harrahscherokee.com
Calendar of Events:
8/13/2010 - 8/14/2010 - 2nd Annual Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival
Location: Franklin, NC
When: Friday August 13th through Saturday August 14th time(TBA)
Description: Come join us for the Second Annual Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival set in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Franklin, NC will host this two-day event featuring authentic, mouth-watering BBQ, live entertainment, a crafters village, kids area and a tastin’ tent. Buckle up for some GREAT BBQ.......
Contact: For more information call the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce at 828-524-3161.
8/14/2010 - Ricky Skaggs
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Saturday August 14th Time (TBA)
Description: Sometimes in life, things come full circle. That's the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age 21, he was already considered a "recognized master" of one of America's most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. Now the road has brought him back to where it all began - bluegrass music.
Costs: Tickets range from $35 to $45
Contact: For more information call 866-273-4615.
8/28/2010 - Diamond Rio
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Saturday August 28th
Costs: Tickets range from $25 to $35.
Contact: For more information call 866-273-4615.
9/4/2010 - Labor Day Weekend Festival
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Saturday September 4th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Description: Featuring: Tim Surrett and Balsam Range, The Hayes Family, Jimmy Blackwood and the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, The Singing Browns, The Rochesters, and The Inspirations.
Costs: TICKETS: $10-$20
9/5/2010 - Labor Day Weekend Festival
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Sunday September 5th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Description: Featuring: The Primitives, The McKameys and The Inspirations
Costs: TICKETS: $10-$20
9/18/2010 - 9/19/2010 - Railfest
Location: Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depo
When: Saturday September 18th through Sunday September 19th
Contact: For more information call 800-872-4681 or go to www.gsmr.com
10/6/2010 - 10/9/2010 - Cherokee Indian Fair
Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
When: Starts Wednesday October 6th and runs until Saturday October 9th
Description: The Cherokee Indian Fair offers nightly musical entertainment, fireworks, a carnival full of rides and games, craft vendors, food vendors including some featuring traditional Cherokee food, and an exhibit hall displaying the Eastern Band enrolled members traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. There also will be competions such as blowgun, longbow ,compound bow, and wood chopping.
Contact: For more information call 800-438-1601
10/16/2010 - 20th Annual Bryson City Chili Cook-Off
Location: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot
When: Saturday October 16th from 10:00 AM till 4:00 PM
Description: Come out and taste some of the best chilli in the mountains.
Contact: For more information and entry forms call 800-867-9246.
10/22/2010 - 10/23/2010 - 14th Annual Pumpkin Fest
Location: Downtown Franklin, NC
When: Friday October 22nd and Saturday October 23rd
Description: Come Join us for he 14th Annual Pumkin Fest. It's held in downtown Franklin along Main Street. The event features crafters, the famous pumpkin roll, live music all day, pie eating contest, games, costume contest and parade along with food. Fun for the entire family.
Contact: For more information call 828-524-2516
12/17/2010 - Oak Ridge Boys
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Friday December 17th from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM and from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
Description: The Oak Ridge Boys, with that unmistakable four-part harmony, have produced dozens of hit songs - including "You're the One in a Million", "I'm Settin' Fancy Free", "Sail Away", and of course, "Elvira" - earned just about every industry accolade available, including Grammy, Dove, ACM, and CMA awards, and won millions of fans worldwide. Their newest albums, "The Boys are Back" and "The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey" are now available.
Costs: TICKETS: $15-$18
Where to Stay:
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Favorite Area Restaurant:
River's End Restaurant
NOC's original restaurant right on the banks of the
Reviews: Pizza and Calzones are tops, great view, fun place for a beer and sandwich