- Our list of the best things to do in Sapphire, North Carolina, features the top 110 nearby activities — including 59 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sapphire, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Sapphire, NC , followed by 104 popular activities in nearby cities, including Franklin, Highlands, Brevard, Sylva, Pisgah Forest, Pickens, Walhalla, Cashiers, Dillard, Salem, Clayton, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Linville and Greenville
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33.5 Miles
A fun activity for all ages, everyone is welcome to try gem hunting at the Nantahala Gorge Ruby Mine. An educated and knowledgeable staff will further assist with stone identification as well as cutting, cleaning and shining any discovered treasure.
33.5 Miles
PaddleFish Kayaking is a tour company that takes guests on a variety of kayaking trips on scenic Fontana Lake for both half and full days. The company also leads multi-day backpacking and kayaking trips.
33.5 Miles
75%
8 votes
59 Depot Street, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Offering guided kayak tours, PaddleFish Kayaking - Private Day Trips, takes paddlers on an exploration of Lake Fontana and the Great Smoky Mountain in western North Carolina. Tours range from three hours for beginners to three days for serious paddlers.
33.5 Miles
83%
219 votes
100 Greenlee St, Bryson City, NC 28713
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The collection of model trains at the Smokey Mountain Trains Museum dates back to 1918. There are actually two model railroad layouts with 7,000 Lionel engines, cars, and accessories in addition to a children's activity center and toy shop.
33.5 Miles
97%
67 votes
226 Everett Street, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Wildwater Nantahala Raft & Rail - Private Trips offers opportunities for inexperienced and experienced rafters to spend all day on the water in a new, fun, and adrenaline pumping environment.
33.6 Miles
Featuring a large and varied collection of rare and classic toys, the Antique Toy Museum should appeal to children and adults alike. It features dolls and doll houses, windup toys, toy trains, and other antique items.
33.6 Miles
The over 21 crowd will enjoy a visit to Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City. Along with a taproom where their distinct beers can be tasted, special events such as musical concerts are often hosted at this venue.
33.7 Miles
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.
33.8 Miles
96%
81 votes
1 Historic Courthouse Sq # 4, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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The 2,000-foot Henderson Heritage Museum is devoted to the history and character of Henderson, North Carolina. The majority of the museum's holdings are connected to the Civil War, but the institution also has many more recent artifacts.
33.8 Miles
95%
146 votes
125 S. Main St., Hendersonville, NC 28792
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North Carolina's state theater is the Playhouse Downtown-Flat Rock Playhouse, situated in central Hendersonville . The theater's offerings include re-screenings of old movies, choir concerts, dance productions, recitals, musicals and elaborate holiday extravaganzas.