Luxury Cabin Rentals on Nantahala Mountain in Western North Carolina near Andrews

Attractions

Andrews Brewing Company - Local microbrewery. Summer music series of Saturday evening concerts.

Biltmore House - America's most visited residence is in nearby Asheville, NC

Cherokee Indian Reservation - Cherokee's cultural attractions include the Oconaluftee Indian Village, The Museum of the Cherokee Indian and the summer outdoor pageant, Unto These Hills. Also visit Harrah's Cherokee Casino.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park - There are entrances to America's most visited National Park in both Cherokee and Bryson City.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - scenic railroad excursions depart from Bryson City.

Two Native American casinos. Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino is just west of us in Murphy, NC. And to the east, Harrah's Cherokee Casino is in nearby Cherokee, NC. Each is less than an hour away.

Hiking, Biking & Horseback Riding

Hike the Smokies - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has more than 800 miles of hiking trails. Download trail map PDF.  Appalachian Trail segment hikes in the Smokies.

Horseback riding - There are several riding stables in the area, including

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - one of the Nation’s most impressive remnants of old-growth forest. Easy hiking. Near Robbinsville.

Mountain biking - Trails and bike rentals at the Nantahala Outdoor Center.

Tsali trails - A four loop, 39-mile system of bike trails, some along the shore of Fontana Lake.

Rafting, Fishing & Boating

Turning Stones Fly Fishing - Western North Caroline fly fishing guide service.

Great Smokies Fishing - Online map and descriptions of 26 fishing destinations in Swain County (Bryson City), North Carolina.

Fishing in Nantahala's lakes and streams - the official Nantahala website

Whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River — Click to book with 10% discount at the Nantahala Outdoor Center

Zip line Rides 

Boating rentals

Snow Skiing & Snow Tubing

Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center - Between Dillard, GA and Highlands, NC

Cataloochee Ski Area - Maggie Valley, NC

Scenic Drives

Cherohala Skyway - A 40-mile national scenic highway connecting Robbinsville, NC and Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Elevations reach 5400 feet at the NC/TN state line.

Blue Ridge Parkway - 'America's Favorite Drive' begins in Cherokee at the entrance into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The section to Asheville includes some of the highest and most spectacular vistas in the entire Parkway.

Arts & Crafts

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts – Franklin, NC.

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center – Visual and performing arts of Southern Appalachia in the Stecoah community near Robbinsville.

John C. Campbell Folk School - Handmade crafts school near Hayesville, NC.

"Gem Capitol of the World

Enjoy a day with the family at one of the many Gem mines in the area. The Sheffield mine as seen on the Travel Channel is one of the few native mines in our area. Search for star rubies and sapphires.

The Preserve Farm at Little Choga

571 Preserve Valley Road, Nantahala (Topton), NC
828-321-3165
Facebook.com/ThePreserveFarmAtLittleChoga

The Preserve Farm at Little Choga specializes in American Livestock Breeds Conservancy of poultry and beef. Our poultry consists of Ohio Buckeye Chickens, Red Bourbon and Royal Palm Turkeys and Silver Appleyard Ducks. We currently have a Dexter Bull on the farm. Our Miniature Donkey oversees the pasture for predators and our little Pony provides rides for visitors. Touch an Alpaca or an Angora Rabbit whose fleeces are used to make soft and luxurious clothing. The Pygmy Goats or Annie, the White Tail Deer, usually greets you first. Of course we should not leave out the two Hampshire Pigs who can make a lot of noise but are very friendly.

Come and enjoy fishing in our pond which is fed by a pristine mountain stream originating in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest. The Preserve Farm at Little Choga’s stocked Trout and Catfish pond is a great place for the kids to catch a fish for dinner. We can supply you with the poles, bucket, net and worms; no license is required. So come and have a wonderful time and take home a delicious meal for the family to enjoy.