1. Great Smoky Mountain Railroad - There's no better way to see the Smokies than taking a trip through the heart of the mountains by train. As you wind along river gorges, through tunnels and over old-fashioned bridges, there is no worry about directions or who is driving. For more information call 800-872-4681,
2. Ghost Town in the Sky - Re-opening after a four-year closure, Ghost Town in the Sky has rides, a chairlift, and incline railroad to transport visitors to the mile-high summit and the gunfight reenactments held hourly. The amusement park is bound to be a sure-fire hit for the entire family. Call 828-926-9658 or stop by the Ghost Town welcome center on Soco Road in Maggie Valley.
3. Cherokee - Sitting on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee is home to the eastern BAnd of the Cherokee Indians. It is a colorful town that has combined history and cultural traditions. Children will delight in a visit to the Oconoluftee Inidan Village, a performance of Unto These Hills, an outdoor stage performance telling the story of hte cherokee, or just wandering around town. For more information, call 828-497-2315.
4. Deep Creek - Tumbling waters give way to a swimming hole and a bouncy tube ride. If you hike along the trails upstream, you will find three waterfalls. Just inside the Great Smoky Mountain National Park two miles north of Bryson City, the Deep Creek recreational area and campground has horseback riding, swimming, tubing, and picnicking. For more infomration: camping 828-488-3184, horseback riding, 828-497-8504, tube rentals 828-488-6055.
5. Sliding Rock - Slip and slide your way down this natural slipper rock into a clean, cool, seven-foot deep swimming hole. A longtime favorite for families, Sliding Rock is a 60-foot natural water slide located in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard. Bathrooms and changing rooms are available. Camping is available in nearby Davidson River Campground. For more information, contact the Forest Service at 828-877-3350.
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