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 For chilling thrills on a summer
afternoon nothing beats floating down the rapids of
a cool mountain stream on a giant inner tube. And the Smokies
offer several great places for family tubing, including the
Oconaluftee River in Cherokee, Deep Creek near Bryson City
and the Tuckasegee River. Considered a "family" river, you can also take a raft ride on the Tuckaseigee River. With its Class I and II rapids,
the Tuck is
open to adults and kids of all ages.
If you want to kick
it up a notch, you'll love whitewater rafting on the Nantahala
River, about a half-hour west of Cherokee on Highway 19 / 74. With
its Class II and III rapids, Nantahala River rafting is restricted
to children at least 60 pounds or seven years of age.
Several outfitters offer
guided, semi-guided and self-guided trips down the Nantahala's
eight-mile whitewater course. The trip takes about three hours.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Highway 19 West
Bryoson City, NC 28713 |
(800) 232-7238
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Named one of the “Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure, NOC has more than 35 years of rafting experience on seven Southeastern rivers. Our Nantahala Adventure Resort is just a short drive from Cherokee and is home to our famous Paddling School, renowned Outfitter’s Store, restaurants, lodging and more.
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Indian Summer Gifts & Tube Rentals
Bryan Binney
833 Tsali Blvd. (US 441N)
Cherokee, NC 28719 |
(828) 497-7869
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Indian Summer is a must stop for anyone visiting Cherokee. During season we offer ALL DAY single and double tube rentals at the guaranteed lowest rates. We offer an extensive collection of fine quality gifts and souvenirs as well as Minnetonka Moccasins at the guaranteed lowest prices anywhere. Make sure you stop by and watch our FREE Indian dance show. Our dancers will perform the Grass, Fancy, Friendsip and World Famous Hoop dance for you. Stop in and see us ...you won't be sorry!
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The original outfitter in the southeast since 1971, still family owned and operated by three generations. Trips on the Nantahala, Big Pigeon, Ocoee, Chattooga and Cheoah Rivers, suitable for ages 4- 94. Rivers with in 20 minutes to 2 hours from Cherokee. Fully guided, follow-a-guide, or rental river trips. Rafts and Inflatable Kayaks. No hidden fees or costs. Price includes Type 5 Commercial PFD, paddle, splash jacket and (if desired) helmet, hot showers, Changing rooms, complementary beverages. Chose a quality company.
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Whitewater rafting on the Tuckaseigee and Nantahala Rivers. Celebrating our 20th season. Choose from two great rivers near Cherokee. The “Tuck” (only 10 minutes south of Cherokee) is warm and playful. It’s definitely whitewater, but definitely not big whitewater. The Nantahala is 25 minutes form Cherokee. It is bigger whitewater and one of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the southeast. Visit our website for details. Call to make reservations.
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