Non-paddling Activities – WOR
Week of Rivers is based out of Bryson City, North Carolina, just minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Begin your search here: https://www.greatsmokies.com/ Be sure to enjoy the journey as much as the event itself.
Here is a partial listing of the many non-paddling activities available during Week of Rivers. (Distances from Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground in parentheses). If you find you are in need of a break from the river, announce your plans at the morning meeting and you just might find others in need of a break!
- Oconaluftee Visitors Center (20 miles)
- Unto These Hills Drama (15 miles)
- Harrahs Casino (15 miles)
- Clingmans Dome (45 miles)
- Hiking (Varies)
- Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest (45 miles)
- Mountain Biking at Tsali Rec Area (13 miles)
- Nantahala Outdoor Center Mountain Biking
- Endless River Adventures
- Fly Fishing: Endless River Adventures
- The Road To Nowhere and Trailhead (13 miles)
- Waterfalls, Deep Creek Waterfalls and Wildflowers and Interactive NC Waterfall Map
- Pottery Classes (4 miles)
- Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center (18 miles)
- Gem Mines
- Exciting Driving
- Smoky Mountain Jet Boats
- Train Excursions (6 miles)
Zip Lines:
- NOC Zip Lines
- Navitat (Asheville)
- Green River Gorge Zip Line
Outdoor Gravity Park (Pigeon Forge)