North Carolina Mountain Activities

All of these things to do on your North Carolina mountain vacation are within minutes of your stay at The Windover Inn…

White Water Rafting and Tubing “WOW” (Whitewater of Waynesville) excursions on the Richland or Pigeon Creeks just minutes away! Kayaking Whether a beginner or experienced kayaker, you will find rapids nearby to suite your skill level and enjoyment! Hiking Trails from easy to extremely difficult will put you to the challenge. We’re minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and The Great Smoky Mountain National Park with hundreds of miles of trails.

Walking Tours
Take a guided walk on the “Cardio Trail” in Waynesville, or the 6.2 mile walking tour of downtown Waynesville.

Mountain Biking
Plenty of marked challenging trails for the avid mountain biker can be found in nearby Pisgah National Forest and Smoky Mountain National Park.

Lake Activities
Ten minutes away, enjoy the solitude of a walk around Lake Junaluska while you enjoy its butterfly garden and waterfalls, or rent a canoe or paddleboat to experience this 200 acre lake.

Fly Fishing (Stream and Lake)
Year round guided day packages are available out of Lowe’s in Waynesville, as well as a year round Fly Fishing School by Roger Lowe, a professional guide and master of catching Brook, Rainbow and Brown trout.

Arts and Crafts
Browse for that special piece from over a dozen galleries and studios in downtown Waynesville and meet the artists as they demonstrate their talents in their studios.

Community Theater
HART (Haywood Arts Regional Theater) provides Community Theater from April through December in a stunning facility constructed in the style of the traditional Summer Stock playhouses of the 1920’s.

Restaurants
Over a dozen restaurants, coffee shops, and bistros provide you with a wide variety of culinary options.

Antiquing
Numerous antique and collectibles shops invite you to search for that rare treasure to add to your collection.

Gaming
If you’re feeling lucky or in the mood for some great entertainment, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino is less than an hour away.

Automobiles
Many area auto and truck events dot the regional calendar. Wheels Through Time in nearby Maggie Valley is a must see for the vintage motorcycle and auto enthusiast.

Snow Skiing and Snow Boarding
Cataloochee Ski Area, featuring new snow making machines, has 10 slopes, 5 lifts, and 6 snow tubing lanes, and is less than a half hour away.

The Windover Inn, Waynesville, North Carolina Bed & Breakfast
117 Old Hickory Street, Waynesville, NC 28786 1-866-452-4411
Toll Free: 1-866-452-4411 Email: relax@windoverinn.com