- Our list of the best things to do in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, features the top 112 nearby activities — including 67 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Maggie Valley, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Water Activities, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Maggie Valley, NC , followed by 101 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cherokee, Bryson City, Hartford, Waynesville, Sylva, Pisgah Forest, Gatlinburg, Cosby, Franklin and Asheville
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The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
22.9 Miles
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.
23.0 Miles
The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.
23.3 Miles
The Carver Orchards & Farm Market has been serving the local community for over 60 years. Tours of the orchards are very popular, and there is also the Apple House Restaurant for fresh meals or the purchasing of special apple products.
23.4 Miles
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Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, Pisgah Forest, NC
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Pisgah Forest, North Carolina is home to the Cradle of Forestry, the birth place of forest conservation in the United States. The Cradle contains the nation's first forestry school. Visitors should not miss the Exhibit Hall, which is packed with video clips and historic artifacts.
23.4 Miles
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.
24.7 Miles
All skill levels of riders can be accommodated at the Smoky Mountain Riding Stables. The natural beauty of the horseback riding trails within the National Park allows the ride to act as a nature viewing experience as well.
24.8 Miles
Rather than a flat trail, Sugarland Riding Stables runs along mountainous terrain so that guests get better views of the Great Smoky Mountains. No experience is necessary to ride, meaning children are welcome.
24.9 Miles
Located in the gemstone capital of the United States, the Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine specializes in mining and cutting amethyst, quartz, citrine, emeralds and sapphires. Admission is free, and customers who wish to pan for gems pay a small per-bucket fee.
25.0 Miles
The Sheffield Mine in Franklin, North Carolina is a seasonal mine that invites guests to 'come play in the dirt.' It is famous for its 'honkers' - huge stones often unearthed by customers. The Mine is not open in wintertime.