- TripBuzz found 93 things to do with kids in or near Waynesville, North Carolina, including 85 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cherokee, Hartford, Pisgah Forest and Brevard.
- From Queen's Farm Stables to Smoky Mountain Jumphouse, the Waynesville area offers 87 different types of family activities, including: Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Recreation Centers.
- Located between the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, Waynesville, NC is located just outside of Asheville. Outdoor enthusiasts will certainly find plenty to do with various camping and hiking opportunities. The town was also the site of the Battle of Waynesville, one of the last battles of the Civil War,
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Highway 281 South, 976 Grassy Ridge Rd (Visitor's Center), Sapphire, NC 28774
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Visitors to Gorges State Park can partake in hiking, fishing and camping among waterfalls and river gorges. Considered a temperate rain forest, the park is also home to several rare and endangered plant and animal species.
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Ripley's Moving Theater involves patrons strapping into seats that move in 8 directions and watching a movie with special effects that will simulate them being in the movie. Each movie lasts about 15 minutes.
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Featuring 24 AMF lanes, Franklin Lanes provides both open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a pro shop. The center offers a tiki bar with drinks, karaoke and flat-screen televisions along with a skating rink.
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US 64, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC
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A $4 parking fee grants visitors admission to the Cliffside Lake Recreation Area. This popular destination is excellent for hiking, biking, grilling and fishing. Visitors who wish to fish must have a valid North Carolina fishing license.
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2504 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC
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Turning Stones Fly Fishing, LLC Day Tours is a full-service fly fishing tour company that takes visitors on expeditions in the mountains of western North Carolina. The company offers float trips and wade trips, all led by experienced guides.
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Whiteside Mountain is a mountain that offers a National Recreation Trail along 700-foot cliffs. Depending on visibility, hikers can see Blue Ridge Escarpment, Chattooga River headwaters, Highlands and Cashiers, and northern South Carolina.
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487 Brookside Camp Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Featuring biodegradable paintball ammunition, Wolverine Paintball Park offers refereed, group paintball outings on fields including wooded areas, inflatables and other obstacles. Several game scenarios are provided as well as open practice and tryout sessions.
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Entertaining in a scary way, Where Shadows Walk features tours of haunted houses, buildings and graveyards. Along with cemetery tours, there are also historical and special holiday outings dedicated to seeing and experiencing ghosts.
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A traditional bowling center, Tarheel Lanes Family Recreation Center is suitable for open bowling, league play and birthday parties. The center offers automatic scoring, a game room and a snack bar with food, drinks and adult beverages.
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Featuring the work of a local clay artist, handmade ceramic pieces are sold at Pincu Pottery. Classes are also available to aid students interested in learning or perfecting the art of ceramics.