Top Things to do in North Carolina Mountains
Top Hotels in North Carolina Mountains
- 1. Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville
- 2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville Downtown, an IHG Hotel
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Area
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village
- 5. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
- 6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road, NC
- 7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville Westgate, NC
- 8. Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville
- 9. Courtyard by Marriott Asheville Biltmore Village
- 10. Best Western Asheville Tunnel Road
What to do and see in North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina Mountains: The Best Bodies of Water
Discover the best top things to do in North Carolina Mountains, United States including Santeetlah Lake, Nantahala River, Catawba Meadows Park, Bear Creek Lake, Dannys Fish N Camp, Twin Falls, Lake Glenville, Linville River, Trout Lake, Wilson Creek.
Restaurants in North Carolina Mountains
1. Santeetlah Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 186 reviews
Part of the Nantahala National Forest, this recreational lake consists of 3,000 acres of open water in the midst of green mountain slopes, and is ideal for fishing, kayaking and canoeing.
Reviewed By BlairGa - Birmingham, United States
This lake is ringed by majestic blue mountains and forested shoreline. It's the perfect place for a quiet cruise on still waters, a picnic on the water, a quiet conversation or a little bird watching. We saw two large bald eagles in one of the sloughs. There were several kayaks and paddleboards, but we didn't see many ski boats during our midday boat ride on a Friday. Not sure whether the lake would be busier on the weekend. It can't be too busy, because there didn't appear to be many lake houses. Other than a few densely populated areas, this lake is mostly surrounded by woods and mountains! It's a gorgeous and serene place.
2. Nantahala River
3. Catawba Meadows Park
4. Bear Creek Lake
5. Dannys Fish N Camp
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Our Fishing Camp is located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It is located on the family farm with fresh spring water that feeds the ponds. We have two ponds stocked with Bass, Catfish, and Trout. We rent equipment, sell bait, and can fillet your catch! Just bring yourself! We also have primitive campsites available if you want to stay overnight.
Reviewed By 2Waterfall - Florida, United States
We had our 7 grandchildren visiting with us. I called Danny to see what our options were. Normally they are not open for fishing on Thursdays but our kids were leaving Friday morning. Danny was extremely helpful in setting up a special visit since there were so many of us. We had a great time. All caught a fish except one. Danny cleaned and filleted the fish and advised how to cook them. None of us normally eat catfish but these are in a clean spring-fed pond — absolutely delicious! I highly recommend Danny’s for a fun fishing experience for kids - safer and easier than the rocky river. But take your sunscreen, there is no shade by the ponds
6. Twin Falls
7. Lake Glenville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
This 1,462-acre lake offers motorboating, sailing, swimming, canoeing, fishing, skiing, and sunbathing. Our place is on the water with boat dock, grills & Deck & patio. lakeglenvillenc cabin is perfect for a Couples retreat or bring the Family. Relax, & Enjoy. There lots to do in the area.
Reviewed By Y62DLjamesb
A wonderful and historic place to visit. Anyone traveling up or down 07 between Cashiers and Sylva NC must stop and visit the Lake Glenville Historic Museum. What a treat
8. Linville River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
This waterway travels through the Linville Gorge.
Reviewed By lpinnc - South Brunswick, United States
Beautiful hike along the river. Choices about degree of difficulty, which we very much appreciated. We got a very beautiful, "frameable" picture very near the visitor center.
9. Trout Lake
10. Wilson Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Retriever32 - Winston Salem, United States
We were guided by my son who took us on the Forest Service Road(via Globe Mountain Road and Brown Mountain Beach) to Wilson’s Creek Bridge and the ghost town of Mortimer N.C., we first stopped just over the scenic old one way bridge and trekwd down to the creek where my son and son in law tried to entice some trout left over from the delayed harvest . It was a beautiful and scenic cool mountain water flowing briskly over smooth river rocks and a great place to stop. Now on another 6 miles up the rock switchback road( 4 wheel drive ) to the head of a trail called “Hunt Fish Trail” which leads you 1 miles straight down to Hunt Fish Falls, a 50 foot beauty. The trail is described as moderate and my son and his wife took our 15 month old granddaughter down in their arms and I would say “it is all you want” in a moderate; remember you have to come back up! The area was not crowded as the drive of one hour up a rock switchback scares away most day hikers. The swimming hole at the bottom had 60 degree chilly clear water and another beautiful 20 foot spillover fall. This is truly a wilderness, with no cell service , when you have made it back up to the small parking area, treat yourself to a cold beer on the tailgate! Then on your drive out be sure to stop at Betsy’s old country store and fly shop; Friday is hot dog day! Shop and order your dogs all the way with a old school bottle of Sundrop or Nehi Orange. Bruce the owner may be there and be prepared to be engaged in a story or two! of course, say hello to Rocky the pure bred Rottweiler . You may want to check out the cabin for rent and the “trout pond”. Also learn the “ghost town history “ of Mortimer an old Cherokee summer hunting grounds and later a logging community destroyed by a flood in 1915. If you are feeling really adventurous , head up to the headwaters trail of Wilson’s Creek which is known as Rough Ridge Trail on the BRP, a popular trail that ends at 5000 feet. We completed that .06 miles up and back the next day so we went from the headwaters to the gorge . Trail is pretty easy, very rocky with awesome overlooks and spectacular views this is a “must do” trail and will take you about 90 minutes up and back.
