60% off (Sale price $139.00, Reg. Price $348.00) :: Resort at a Glance: Hidden Creek Cabins At Hidden Creek Cabins, tucked into the Great Smoky Mountains, the crackle of campfires often punctuates quiet nights. It’s appropriate that a carved wooden sign on the porch of one of its rustic log cottages reads, Here Let the Fires of Friendship Burn. With Hidden Creek as your home base, you have easy access to a number of mountain attractions—drive through the famous Tail of The Dragon scenic route near Deals Gap or hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (an entrance is just 15 miles away). Where youll stay: Homey accommodations have thoughtful accents, from hand-stitched quilts to decorative cast-iron cookware, as well as all-wood furnishings. Room with a view: Some hilltop cabins have views of the national park and thousands of acres of forests. Relax: Many cabins have rocking chairs, charcoal grills, and hot tubs. Make smores around the campfire pits.Bryson City, North Carolina: Small-Town Charm in Great Smoky MountainsThe small town of Bryson City sits amid the woodsy slopes of the Great Smoky Mountains in southwestern North Carolina. The Tuckasegee River flows right through town, creating picturesque waterfalls and fishing holes teeming with rainbow and brook trout. On clear days, head a few miles north to catch a 360-degree view of the entire range from the 6,643-foot Clingmans Dome, the highest point of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You can also tour the rugged wilderness by train—the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad runs year-round excursions in restored historic railroad cars that depart from Bryson City.In winter, the Cataloochee Ski Area opens 18 trails and slopes on its challenging downhill course. Once all the snow thaws, whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular at nearby Nantahala Gorge. All the while, downtown Bryson City charms visitors with antique shops, handcrafted pottery, and housemade chocolates.
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