Things To Do
Our Nantahala cabin rentals are in the heart of the Great Smokies playground.
The Nantahala's whitewater rafting, fishing and boating are all just minutes from The Cabins at Long Branch. There's a wide array of more great things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. Some suggestions:
All the activities below are an easy drive from The Cabins at Long Branch. Our on-site manager can help you make the most of your time in the mountains.
A FISHERMAN'S PARADISE
Named one of the top trout streams in the country, and rated as one of the Top 100 Trout Rivers in North America by Trout Unlimited, the Nantahala River is a perfect trout fishing destination. The North Carolina State record brown trout was caught on the lower Nantahala River and weighed 24lbs 10oz!
Did you know? — You can fish for fresh-water Kokanee Salmon on Nantahala Lake? In fact, the state record — a 3 pounder — was caught in Nantahala. The lake also offers Rainbows, Browns, Walleyes, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass.
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Fish with a Fly Fishing Guide
All about fishing in the Smokies
For more information about Nantahala fishing and other activities, visit the Nantahala website
Raft or kayak the Nantahala with —
Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafting
Wildwater Rafting
Appalachian Rivers
Brookside Rafting
Carolina Outfitters
Endless River Adventures
Go horseback riding with —
Smokemont Stables
Horseshoe Creek Riding Stables
Carolina Outfitters
Visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Take the family tubing on Deep Creek
Visit a Gem Mine in Franklin "The Gem Capitol of the World"
Purchase NC fishing license online
Go boating and swimming on Nantahala Lake
Lake Santeetlah & Fontana Lake marinas
Play golf at —
Smoky Mountain Country Club Whittier
Cherokee Hills Golf Club Murphy
Franklin Golf Course Franklin
Take a scenic excursion or dinner train on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Ride a zipline with RidgeRunner Zip Lines or Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours
Bike the nearby Dragon – 318 curves in 11 miles
Drive the scenic Cherohala Skyway
Hike in the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
Visit the Cherokee Indian Reservation
Try your luck at Harrah's Cherokee Casino - 2 locations: Cherokee and Murphy
Enjoy the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians in Bryson City
Visit the Biltmore Estate in Asheville
Take in a show Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center in Franklin
Take the kids to the Fun Factory in Franklin
Take the family to Santa's Land in Cherokee
Visit the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Stop by the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown
Closest grocery store, liquor store and movie theater are in Andrews NC.
You'll find even more information about area events and activities at these area Chamber of Commerce websites —