- TripBuzz found 93 things to do with kids in or near Waynesville, North Carolina, including 85 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cherokee, Hartford, Pisgah Forest and Brevard.
- From Queen's Farm Stables to Smoky Mountain Jumphouse, the Waynesville area offers 87 different types of family activities, including: Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Recreation Centers.
- Located between the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, Waynesville, NC is located just outside of Asheville. Outdoor enthusiasts will certainly find plenty to do with various camping and hiking opportunities. The town was also the site of the Battle of Waynesville, one of the last battles of the Civil War,
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Located behind the Sylva Pool, Poteet Park was named for former town employee Charles Poteet and was designed with input from children. There is a large playground with wooden structures, benches and covered picnic areas.
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Situated in the Smoky Mountains, AB's Fly Fishing Guide Service - Private Tours provides premier instruction for anglers at all levels. Services include interactive lessons about fly fishing techniques while fishing for trout.
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Originally opened in 1978 as a twin theater, Quin Theaters is a four-screen movie theater that displays first-run feature films. The theater offers Dolby digital sound and a concession area with food and drinks.
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The Jackson County Museum curates collections about the region's history and culture. Visitors can browse exhibits, photographs, artifacts, writings, and art work from the area's native beginnings to the present.
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Located in a natural woodlands area, Cherokee Campground & Craig's Log Cabins offers visitors tent camping sites and cabins to rent. The campground is situated next to a creek that is often visited by wildlife like deer.
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A traditional favorite of families in Cherokee, North Carolina, Santa's land is a combination zoo and theme park. One of the most popular and unusual features of this Christmas-themed attraction is the bear feeding program, which allows children and parents to hand-feed the zoo's tamest bears.
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Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, Pisgah Forest, NC
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Pisgah Forest, North Carolina is home to the Cradle of Forestry, the birth place of forest conservation in the United States. The Cradle contains the nation's first forestry school. Visitors should not miss the Exhibit Hall, which is packed with video clips and historic artifacts.
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The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
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The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.
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The pristine home of the peregrine falcon, Looking Glass Mountain is a popular site with hikers who often use the 6.2-mile round trip path to the top. The mountain is also popular with photographers, and rock climbers.