Haywood County Visitor Center provides valuable area information! Visit their website, where you can even sign up for their newsletter. When you arrive, you can drop by their visitor's center. Below is just a little information from their website. At the bottom, a link to their site is provided.
The fall season brings along welcomed changes to the Smoky Mountains. While we're sad to see summer go, the lower temperatures make enjoying the outdoors here even more enticing, along with the cascade of warm colors that engulf the landscape. Some of the area's most popular events also happen in the fall, including the Apple Harvest Festival in Waynesville and the Maggie Valley Fall Art and Craft Show, giving leaf-peepers one more reason to plan an adventure to the Smokies during the season. Also happening this fall: the annual Monarch migration through our mountains! Read on to learn how to make the most out of a fall trip to the Smokies!
It doesn't end there. Our team of expert trip planners has compiled itineraries of the best Haywood County activities to keep you busy all week long.
EXPERIENCE THE NC SMOKIES
There are so many things to do when you visit NC; it can be difficult to know where to start. If you're planning a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, you'll want to keep these popular attractions at the top of your list:
Blue Ridge Parkway – Reaches its highest elevation in Haywood County
Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Encompasses over one-half million acres
Cataloochee Ski Area – Enjoy seasonal skiing and snow tubing right here in Maggie Valley, NC
Cataloochee Valley – Famous for its elk population and elk sightseeing tours
Wheels Through Time Museum – A premier collection of rare American vintage motorcycles
Of course, this is only a small sampling of the many fun things to do in Haywood County.
SMOKY MOUNTAIN LODGING & VACATION RENTALS
You'll find the best selection of Smoky Mountain lodging and vacation rentals right here in Haywood County. Whether you choose to stay in Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Canton, Lake Junaluska or Clyde, there's a vacation rental to suit every taste, party size and budget in the NC Smoky Mountains.When you subscribe to the blog, we will send you an e-mail when there are new updates on the site so you wouldn't miss them.
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