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WaynesvilleGeneral “Mad” Anthony Waynecould’ve never foreseen how lovely a“ville” his namesake would grow upto be; the quirk and charm of MainStreet ushering a downtown of cafés,coffeehouses, galleries and boutiqueswould’ve given Mrs. Wayne spells.Worth your time is the Apple HarvestFestival, Folkmoot (celebratingcultures from across the globe) andthe Church Street Arts & CraftShow. Folks, you can’t go wrong witha place referred to as a “low-costEden” that throws a party to allthings apple.The Waynesville InnGolf Resort & Spa176 Country Club DriveWaynesvilleTheWaynesvilleInn.com828.456.3551 • 800.627.6250The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort &Spa has been welcoming visitors since1926. Surrounded by the Great SmokyMountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway andthe Balsam Mountains, guests enjoyrooms with stunning views. Offering27 holes of championship golf, twounique restaurants and a spa, makes itthe perfect destination for travelers.Maggie ValleyThis little town sits at the foot of CataloocheeGuest Ranch, one of North Carolina’s premierattractions. You can enjoy amazing vistas, ridethe trails on horseback or hike with the elk in theadjacent Great Smoky Mountains National Park.The family will also enjoy Ghost Town In The Sky,NCs oldest family attraction. If you are there inwinter be sure to enjoy some of the Southeast’sbest-groomed slopes at Cataloochee Ski Area, wellknown to snowboarders and ski enthusiasts alike.Folkmoot Festival Celebrates30 Years: July 17–28, 2013Photo by Beth Brown23
CherokeeHome of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee IndiansIn 1838 the federal government exiled the Cherokee people to Oklahoma.While only 16,000 survived the forced march over The Trail of Tears,some chose to defy congress and disappear into the Smoky Mountains.Fifty years later, those who stayed behind earned the right to govern a57,500-acre slice of land they called the Qualla Boundary. In the’50s the drama “Unto These Hills” and the Museum of TheCherokee Indian, turned the area into a destination. Today,Cherokee is the place that’s never lacking for another “mustdo.” Try the Oconaluftee River, flowing right into town on acurrent of good times. Island Park isin these waters, offering plentifulplaytime for the kids. Alsorecommended is The Qualla Arts& Crafts Mutual for the best innative artisanship. Frankly, ifyou can’t find something to dohere, maybe fun and laughterare not your thing.Some are stunned.Others, thrilled.Many just relax.But no one everleaves bored.VisitCherokeeNC.com800.438.1601How will Cherokee affectyou? That depends.Whether you like tranquilmoments with our elk herd ormud-splattering romps throughthe nearby Great SmokyMountains, in Cherokee, NC,you can immerse in culture,shop for authentic crafts, ordive into drama.With just a few clicks atVisitCherokeeNC.com, youcan find extraordinary deals onhundreds of things to do, all without walloping your family vacation budget.Explore native dance, the Oconaluftee Indian Village, and the “How’d theydo that?” beauty of baskets, masks, and more at Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual,Inc. Or experience the outdoor drama “Unto These Hills,” golf at SequoyahNational Golf Club, indulge at Harrah’s® Cherokee Casino Resort, or fishsome of the most pristine, well-stocked waters you can find. From amazingstories around a bonfire to jaw-dropping sights, a vacation in Cherokee willaffect you. The “how” is completely up to you.4 5
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