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 For chilling thrills on a summer
afternoon nothing beats floating down the rapids of
a cool mountain stream on a giant inner tube. And the Smokies
offer several great places for family tubing, including the
Oconaluftee River in Cherokee, Deep Creek near Bryson City
and the Tuckasegee River. Considered a "family" river, you can also take a raft ride on the Tuckaseigee River. With its Class I and II rapids,
the Tuck is
open to adults and kids of all ages.
If you want to kick
it up a notch, you'll love whitewater rafting on the Nantahala
River, about a half-hour west of Cherokee on Highway 19 / 74. With
its Class II and III rapids, Nantahala River rafting is restricted
to children at least 60 pounds or seven years of age.
Several outfitters offer
guided, semi-guided and self-guided trips down the Nantahala's
eight-mile whitewater course. The trip takes about three hours.
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Indian Summer Gifts & Tube Rentals
Bryan Binney
833 Tsali Blvd. (US 441N)
Cherokee, NC 28719 |
(828) 497-7869
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Indian Summer is a must stop for anyone visiting Cherokee. During season we offer ALL DAY single and double tube rentals at the guaranteed lowest rates. We offer an extensive collection of fine quality gifts and souvenirs as well as Minnetonka Moccasins at the guaranteed lowest prices anywhere. Make sure you stop by and watch our FREE Indian dance show. Our dancers will perform the Grass, Fancy, Friendsip and World Famous Hoop dance for you. Stop in and see us ...you won't be sorry!
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Cherokee Fisheries & Wildlife Management
Mary Hornbuckle
1840 Painttown Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719 |
(828) 497-1826
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Whitewater rafting on the Tuckaseigee and Nantahala Rivers. Celebrating our 20th season. Choose from two great rivers near Cherokee. The “Tuck” (only 10 minutes south of Cherokee) is warm and playful. It’s definitely whitewater, but definitely not big whitewater. The Nantahala is 25 minutes form Cherokee. It is bigger whitewater and one of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the southeast. Visit our website for details. Call to make reservations.
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Enjoy the fun and excitement of family whitewater rafting trips on the Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers. For a full day of adventure fun, combine our rafting with gemstone mining for rubies, emeralds, sapphires & other precious gems, horseback riding into the scenic backcountry of the Nantahala Gorge, or a scenic Great Smoky Mountains train tour. Vacation rental cabins & houses are available.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Highway 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713 |
(888) 905-7238
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Named one of the “Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure, NOC has been recognized as a leader in the whitewater rafting industry for more than 35 years. Our Nantahala Adventure Resort is just a short drive from Cherokee and is home to our famous Paddling School, renowned Outfitter’s Store, restaurants, lodging and more.
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The original professional outfitter in the southeast since 1971. Family owned and operated by three generations. Trips on the Nantahala, Big Pigeon, Ocoee, Chattooga and Cheoah Rivers, suitable for ages 4- 94. Adventure locations within 20 minutes to 2 hours from Cherokee. Fully guided river trips. Rental Rafts and Inflatable Kayaks. Price includes all required gear (no hidden equipment fees), hot showers, changing rooms, complementary beverages. Combo adventures with Jeep,® Zipline, or Scenic Train Excursions. Choose quality, choose Wildwater.
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