- 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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Sliding Rock is a natural waterslide that is 60 feet long. Visitors can slide down the waterfall which empties 11,000 gallons of water into the tidal pool below each minute.
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103 Guy Bark Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Owned and operated on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, End of the Trail Horseback Riding can accommodate all skill levels of riders. The hour long guided trail rides are available for those who are over six years old.
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2 miles north of Cherokee, NC, on US-441, Cherokee, NC
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The information hub of Oconaluftee Islands Park is the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. The center sits inside Great Smokey Mountains Natoinal Park, and is one of the first park visitor centers to be built using completely clean, ecologically responsible parts, techniques and fuels.
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A variety of newly released Hollywood films are presented at Cherokee Phoenix Theaters. Movies are shown in 3D when available, and the seating has recently been renovated with the addition of new high back rocking theater chairs.
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1681 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Travel the Oconaluftee River with Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak Rentals. This team offers guided float trips with added features and adventures such as rope swinging, nature watching and swimming.
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Enjoy a relaxing trip down Oconaluftee River with Smoky Mountain Tube & Raft of Cherokee. Adventurers of all ages are welcome to participate, and each trip includes a tour guide and equipment rental.
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An entertainment center, Cherokee Fun Park features two go-kart tracks and two miniature golf courses. The park also includes arcade game machines as well as a doodle bug train for children under 3 years old.
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Open to public fishing, Morgan Mill Trout Farm stocks a pond with rainbow trout for visitors to fish in. The farm also has a service where visitors can have their newly caught fish filleted and packed with ice.
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Majestic Mingo Falls is a 120-foot waterfall located adjacent to Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Visitors may visit the falls, which lie on Native American reservation territory, for free. Mingo Falls sits on a trail approximately a half-mile from the parking lot.
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With access to the Nantahala River, Dillsboro River Company takes visitors for a white water rafting excursion through class 2 rapids. The river is warmer than most rivers, averaging at 70 degrees Fahrenheit.