Area Activities and Attractions
Area Code 828

Trout Fishing
Golfing
Hiking
Swimming
Horseback Riding
Snow Skiing
Water Skiing
Whitewater Rafting
Scenic Drives
Waterfalls

Kids' Adventures

Children are easy to please and families are guaranteed days of fun with lots Of kids' activities.

Ghost Town in the Sky
Maggie Valley. A mile-high amusement park with an old west theme. One admission fee covers all the shows, rides, and amusements including your ride up on the incline railway or the chair lift, and the "Red Devil" roller coaster, if you dare. May-Oct. Allow a full day. 1-800-Ghost Town or 926-1140

Soco Gardens Zoo
Maggie Valley. Rain or shine, covered walkways provided for your comfort. Guided tours, petting zoo, snake show, gift shop. Hours vary with season. Allow 2 hours. Call 926-1746

Lindsey Gardens and Miniature Village & Mini-Apolis Grand Prix Park
Maggie Valley. Over 90 buildings, some historical, in beautiful garden setting. 1/12 scale train wanders through garden. Five race tracks. Small Fry Bumper Boats, Gem Mine, Game Room, Mini Golf, Dairy Bar & Grill and Gift Shop. Call 926-6277 or 926-16 85

Waynesville Recreation Park
456-8577

Canton Recreation Park
646-3411

Both parks offer a wide variety of sports and other activities.

Mountain Skate Center
456-4441

Miniature Golf

Sir Gooney Golf
926-3962

Red Barn Miniature Golf
926-1901

Maggie Valley Miniature Golf
926-3255

Trout Fishing

There are hundreds of miles of trout streams in Haywood County. License required for 16 yrs or older. There are also plenty of stocked ponds.

Waynesville

Bill's Fish Pond
926-0501

Rainbow Park Trout Pond
452-5249

Maggie Valley

Soco Gap Trout Ponds
926-3635

Holland's Trout Pond
926-2453

Maggie Valley Trout Pond
926-0766

Clyde

Ferguson's Trout Pond
627-6404

Pioneer History

The area's rich heritage provides an opportunity to touch the past. Pioneer living, crafts and one man's castle wait your exploration.

The Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts
Historic Shelton House.
Waynesville. South on 276 off Main Street. Pottery, quilts, baskets, woodworking. Displays of 19th Century crafts. Wed.-Sat. 10:30 am-4 pm. Open May-Nov., Thanksgiving to Christmas. Allow 1 hour. Call 452-1551.

Canton Historical Museum
Park St., Canton. Displays about the settling of Canton and the Pigeon River area. Mon.-Fri. 10 am-noon. 1-4 pm, Sun. 2-4 pm. Allow 1 hour. Call 646-3412.

Cataloocbee Valley
Outside Maggie Valley on 276 N. to Cove Creek Mtn. Rd. Scenic drive to the remains of the settlers' village. In the Eastern section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Accessible hiking trails and primitive campground. Allow 2 hours.

Biltmore House & Gardens
Asheville. 250 room chateau built in 1895. Daily self guided tours. Allow 4 hours. 1-800-543-2961

Waterfalls

The mountains are graced with many majestic falls. Take 276 S. for a scenic 25 minute drive from Waynesville into Pisgah National Forest, where you'll find these two dramatic waterfalls.

Sliding Rock
Pack a swimsuit because you can glide down this natural water slide. Decks provided for observers. Allow 2-3 hours, drive included.

Looking Glass Falls
Off 276 S., just south of Sliding Rock. Scenic drive. Falls by side of roadway. Walkways with handrails. Allow 2 hours, drive included.

Night Life

Enjoy an evening at the theater or live bands as the fun continues even after the sun goes down.

Stompin' Grounds
Maggie Valley. The "Clogging Capital of the World," features some of the area's best mountain clog teams. Nightly. May-Oct., Sun.-Thurs. 8-10 pm; Fri.-Sat. 8-11 pm. Call 926-1288.

Maggie Valley Opry House
Featuring Raymond Fairchild, five-time World Banjo Pickin' Champion. Music & dancing nightly at 8, May-Oct. 926-9336.

Haywood Arts Repertory Theater (Hart)
Waynesville. Live theater. Box office at Mast General Store. Productions at Haywood Community College Auditorium. Call 456-6322.

Street Dances
Downtown Waynesville. Twice a month in July and August. Call 456-3517.

Pickin' In The Park
Held in Downtown Canton every Friday in the summer. 646-3411

Country Roads
Country & Western Dancing, "Home of the Cowboy," Family entertainment, band, 2,500 sq. ft. dance floor, hickory smoked BBQ, Fri. Sat. 8:00-11:00 pm, tour busses welcome. 926-05L18

Saratoga's Cafe
Wednesday night is Jazz night with Saratoga Band featuring Sarah Claire and Larry Moomey. Live entertainment Fri. & Sat. night from 8:00-11:00, no cover. Call 926-1448.

Theaters

Smoky Mountain Cinema
452-9091

Waynesville Drive-Inn
456-3562

Hiking

Hundreds of miles of easy and difficult hiking trails crisscross Haywood County. Maps are available at the Haywood County Visitor Information Center.

Windsong LIama Treks, Ltd
Clyde, 15 minutes from Waynesville and Maggie Valley. Llamas carry gear, supplies and food. Enjoy a gourmet picnic on your day-long trek over scenic trails. Two and three day treks also available Call 627-6986.

Mountain Golf

Golf your vacation away on our 7 mountain golf courses that take you from the valley floor to mountain greens. It's a challenging and scenic game you won't find anywhere else.
Visit the Maggie Valley Resort

Shopping

You'll find first-rate specialty shopping in Haywood County. We're home to many of the country's most famous artisans who offer their work at local shops.

Waynesville
Take a leisurely stroll down Main Street. You'll find everything from penny candy to women's fine apparel. Arts and crafts galleries feature local work. Specialty restaurants provide plenty of home cooking. Allow 2-3 hours.

Maggie Valley
Store-hopping is an art in Maggie Valley. Whether you want souvenirs or fine linens, they're here. Plenty of crafts and restaurants. Allow 2-3 hours.

Downtown Canton
The heart of "Papertown USA" offering a variety of retail and specialty shops.

Clyde
Looking for military surplus, wholesale flowers, antiques, fashions, etc? There's something of interest for all!

Horseback Riding

See never ending vistas as you ride horseback over scenic trails.

Cataloocbee Ranch
Maggie Valley. Two hour and all-day rides available for adults and children over six. Experienced wranglers accompany all trips. Reservations required. 926-1401.

Hemphill Mountain Campground
Waynesville, Hwy. 276 N. Hourly and day rides. Trips to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Pony rides for kids. Call 926-0331.

Eagle View Farm
Real trail riding experiences with breathtaking views. Trips take 3 hours so pack your lunch & saddlebags and enjoy it on top of our mountain. Open Monday through Saturday. Reservations 456-2156 or 646-8093.

Queen's Farm Riding Stables
1 hr. and 1 3/4 hr. rides that climb up to 1,000 feet. Children 6 or older. Open year-round, weather permitting. Reservations required. Located on Hwy. 19 just outside Maggie Valley. Call 926-0718.

Utah Mountain Riding Stables
One thru four hour rides, May 1 thru November 1 and in winter, weather permitting. Rides for children 7 and over. Hwy. 276N just outside Maggie Valley. Open 7 days, call ahead. 926-1143.

Smoky Mountain Stables, Inc.
3.5 hour rides, overnight trips, trips for 2 days+, everything furnished, horse boarding, riding lessons, children over 10 ride own horse. Specialize in small groups, maximum of 6. Old School Rd., Waynesville. Call 452-9579.

Native American Culture

The home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians is just a 30 minute drive over Soco Mountain. Learn Native American culture at museums, Indian village, and outdoor drama. For Cherokee Indian Reservation information, call 1-800-468-1601.

Gem Mining

Our mountains' natural wonders are yours for the taking. Learn about gem stones while you mine for some of nature's most valuable treasures. Old Pressley Sapphire Mines Canton on Rt. 1. Flume for sapphires and other gems. The world's largest blue sapphires were discovered here. April-Oct. Call 648-6320.

Whitewater Rafting

Within 1 hr. from Waynesville, choose half or full day rafting trips for beginners to veteran rafters. Call us at 1-800-334-9036 for detailed rafting information.

Snow Skiing

Cataloochee Ski Area
Maggie Valley. Choice of 9 slopes and trails for beginners and experts. Lessons & rentals: Expected season mid-December through March. Call 926-0285 or 1-800-768-0285. Ski Report: 926-3588 or 1-800-768-3588.

Scenic Drives

Enjoy the scenery from the roadway or railway.

Blue Ridge Parkway
Twenty-four miles of the country's most scenic highway runs through Haywood County. Pack a picnic and stop at the overlooks. Hike on trails that cross the Parkway. Allow a few hours or all day.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Part of the Park is right here in Haywood County. The southern entrance is just 25 miles on US 1 to US 441. 550,000 acres of protected land, trails and scenic drives. Be sure to visit the
Oconaluftee Visitor's Center.

Great Smoky Mountain Railway
Take an open-car excursion through scenic passes and gorges. April-December. Allow 4 hours. Call 1-800-872-4681.