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Front St, Sylva, NC
We did other things, but the train ride to /thru the Nantahala Gorge was by far the BEST. 4 1/2 hours for @... More on Yahoo! Travel
Definately a return place to go and recommend it to others, and great gift certificate idea. More on Yahoo! Travel

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56 Creeksong Rd Dillsboro, NC 28725
Creeksong is a 50 acre wildlife sanctuary with tumbling mountain streams, pristine woodlands, gardens, trails, and a vacations ... More on Visitnc.com

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645 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719
Founded in 1946 with the purpose of preserving and advancing Cherokee arts and crafts, the Qualla Arts & Cr... More on Cherokee-nc.com
The staff was very helpful and friendly also. More on TripAdvisor

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9410 Sylva Road Hwy 441 N Franklin NC 28734
At this popular mine guests can mine for both native and enriched gemstones, and then have them identified on site for free. They also provide professional cutting and setting services. Dogs are al... More on DogFriendly.com
Garnets, rubies, and sapphires. This sounds like a pirate's treasure or that of an Arabian prince. We find all of these and more ... More on igougo

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Sylva, North Carolina
The Straight Fork originates between Balsam Mountain and Hyatt Ridge in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The stream is pristine, as is the area through which it flows. Although a dirt road parallels the creek, it feels like ... More on Trails

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260 Sanderstown Road Franklin, NC, 28734
A native and enriched gem mine that features a large variety of gemstones and a covered concrete flume that... More on Tripwiser.com
This place is just off of 441, unlike the big tourist gem operations right on the highway, has great charac... More on Yahoo! Travel

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Cherokee, North Carolina, United States

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Cherokee, North Carolina, United States

#9.
Cherokee, North Carolina
This out-and-back called Rich Mountain Road curves more times than a black snake climbing a tree. The first half of this ride over lightly graveled surface climbs Cades Cove Mountain. If you reach ... More on Trails
Actually took my new Tacoma up this trail. Had a good time with a buddy in More on Trails

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Highway 441 N, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
If you fancy blazing around the corners of one of our state-of-the-art go-cart tracks, splashing and bumping friends in our gigantic playboat pool, or picking ... More on familydaysoutusa
Inscription. This park is dedicated to all members, of the eastern band of Cherokee Indians, who served honorably in the Armed Forces, of this Great Nation, and especially to, those who died in the... More on HMDB
