Firefly guidebook
Wedding venue
If you've dreamed of getting married in the mountains, Hawkesdene is the top wedding venue in Cherokee county. It's also Located less than a mile from the nestled firefly and we would be happy to host your wedding guests and family members in town for your big day.
381 Phillips Creek Rd
381 Phillips Creek RoadIf you've dreamed of getting married in the mountains, Hawkesdene is the top wedding venue in Cherokee county. It's also Located less than a mile from the nestled firefly and we would be happy to host your wedding guests and family members in town for your big day.
Wineries
A great place for locals and out of town guests. You'll be sure to leave with a bottle of wine (or more) to enjoy at the cottage!
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FernCrest Winery Tasting Room
1060 Main StA great place for locals and out of town guests. You'll be sure to leave with a bottle of wine (or more) to enjoy at the cottage!
Breweries
Local and unique craft beer. A great place to visit for the whole family! And did we mention they have wood fired pizza?
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Hoppy Trout Brewing Company
911 Main StLocal and unique craft beer. A great place to visit for the whole family! And did we mention they have wood fired pizza?
Friendly owners, delicious brews and mountain views from the bar!
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Snowbird Mountains Brewery
378 Locust StFriendly owners, delicious brews and mountain views from the bar!
Coffee and Treats
If you are looking for a cozy and cute coffee shop don't miss this gem! Ice cream, milkshakes, made to order waffle cones, smoothies, coffee, pastries and incredible soups and sandwiches (lunch and dinner).
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Cups & Cones Café
915 Main St If you are looking for a cozy and cute coffee shop don't miss this gem! Ice cream, milkshakes, made to order waffle cones, smoothies, coffee, pastries and incredible soups and sandwiches (lunch and dinner).
Things to do
Your most memorable outdoor experience awaits and it's only a short 30 minute drive from the cottage. There is truly something for everyone in the family to enjoy, from rafting to ziplinning, to mountain biking to dinning beside the river! Our favorite way to spend a summer day.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Your most memorable outdoor experience awaits and it's only a short 30 minute drive from the cottage. There is truly something for everyone in the family to enjoy, from rafting to ziplinning, to mountain biking to dinning beside the river! Our favorite way to spend a summer day.
If you're feeling lucky, this is where you need to be! It's also the perfect way to spend your time on a rainy day. The casino area is for adults only however, you will find a bowling alley, arcade and food court that everyone can enjoy.
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
777 Casino PkwyIf you're feeling lucky, this is where you need to be! It's also the perfect way to spend your time on a rainy day. The casino area is for adults only however, you will find a bowling alley, arcade and food court that everyone can enjoy.
Being surrounded by the Smoky Mountains is magical! Located at one of the entrances to the Smoky Mountains National Park, you'll find an easy trail and you will see 3 waterfalls during your hike, during the summer you can bring or rent tubes. It's also the perfect picnic spot.
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Deep Creek Trail Trailhead
West Deep Creek RoadBeing surrounded by the Smoky Mountains is magical! Located at one of the entrances to the Smoky Mountains National Park, you'll find an easy trail and you will see 3 waterfalls during your hike, during the summer you can bring or rent tubes. It's also the perfect picnic spot.
VERY well marked and maintained trails for mountain biking and hiking, with a heavy canopy. Nice creek flows through, adding a good spot to cool your feet in the summer.
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Piney Knob Trails
Reserve DriveVERY well marked and maintained trails for mountain biking and hiking, with a heavy canopy. Nice creek flows through, adding a good spot to cool your feet in the summer.
The highlight of any trip when visiting our area. Climb aboard for a scenic train ride!
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StThe highlight of any trip when visiting our area. Climb aboard for a scenic train ride!
A small, family owned stable in the mountains of North Carolina. Offering trail rides for all ages and the best part, they are only 10 minutes from our cottage.
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Horseshoe Creek Riding Stables
1386 Stewart RdA small, family owned stable in the mountains of North Carolina. Offering trail rides for all ages and the best part, they are only 10 minutes from our cottage.
Sightseeing
The largest national forest in North Carolina is our own backyard! Indulge in endless outdoor activities. There are hundreds of miles of trails within the forest leading to waterfalls and scenic lookout points.
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Nantahala National Forest
The largest national forest in North Carolina is our own backyard! Indulge in endless outdoor activities. There are hundreds of miles of trails within the forest leading to waterfalls and scenic lookout points.
National scenic byway, 43 miles of scenic overlooks at every corner. Our favorite time of year for this drive is the Fall, the foliage is unbelievable! Leaf peepers, book early!
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Cherohala Skyway
Cherohala SkywayNational scenic byway, 43 miles of scenic overlooks at every corner. Our favorite time of year for this drive is the Fall, the foliage is unbelievable! Leaf peepers, book early!
Historical Places
Come and see its exhibits that stay year-round, showing you stories through the visual arts and preserving the local history.
Valleytown Cultural Arts and Historical Center
125 Chestnut StCome and see its exhibits that stay year-round, showing you stories through the visual arts and preserving the local history.
Built in 1879, you will find several historical markers including one honoring lives lost during the railroad construction and one of two N.C. Civil War Trail Markers.
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Andrews Geyser
2111 Mill Creek RdBuilt in 1879, you will find several historical markers including one honoring lives lost during the railroad construction and one of two N.C. Civil War Trail Markers.