Mel’s Travel Guide

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Mel’s Travel Guide

Sightseeing

The Great Smoky Mountains are a mountain range rising along the Tennessee–North Carolina border in the southeastern United States. Hikers enjoy the Smoky Mountains during all months of the year with every season offering is own special rewards. The Great Smoky mountains are located 101 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.
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Great Smoky Mountains
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The Great Smoky Mountains are a mountain range rising along the Tennessee–North Carolina border in the southeastern United States. Hikers enjoy the Smoky Mountains during all months of the year with every season offering is own special rewards. The Great Smoky mountains are located 101 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.
This beautiful German-inspired town is a great backdrop for a picture-perfect holiday adventure in the Blue Ridge mountains. Find one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts, eat delicious food, take in the beauty, get out in nature, and raise a pint to the most wonderful time of the year. Helen is 50.5 Miles away from Mel's mountain chalet.
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Helen
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This beautiful German-inspired town is a great backdrop for a picture-perfect holiday adventure in the Blue Ridge mountains. Find one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts, eat delicious food, take in the beauty, get out in nature, and raise a pint to the most wonderful time of the year. Helen is 50.5 Miles away from Mel's mountain chalet.

Apple Picking

Mercier Orchards nestled in the North Georgia Mountains is a family owned and operated apple orchard. Started back in 1943 by Bill & Adele Mercier, Mercier Orchards is now celebrating 73 years of fruitful harvests. Activities include October: Visit Sunflower Fields Any month: Walk Through Their Orchard, Stop in the Market, catch a fish, Visit the winery, eat mountain tapas and swap a few photos. Mercier Orchards is located 29 miles away from Mel's mountain chalet.
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8660 Blue Ridge Dr
8660 Blue Ridge Drive
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Mercier Orchards nestled in the North Georgia Mountains is a family owned and operated apple orchard. Started back in 1943 by Bill & Adele Mercier, Mercier Orchards is now celebrating 73 years of fruitful harvests. Activities include October: Visit Sunflower Fields Any month: Walk Through Their Orchard, Stop in the Market, catch a fish, Visit the winery, eat mountain tapas and swap a few photos. Mercier Orchards is located 29 miles away from Mel's mountain chalet.

Hiking

High Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail is a 4.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. North Shoal Falls is 14.9 miles away from Mel's mountain chalet.
North Shoal Falls
1324 Prospect Rd
High Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail is a 4.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. North Shoal Falls is 14.9 miles away from Mel's mountain chalet.
Turtletown Falls Trail is a 3.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Farner, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, bird watching, and horses and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Turtletown Creeks Falls is 15.1 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.
Turtletown Creek
Turtletown Falls Trail is a 3.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Farner, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, bird watching, and horses and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Turtletown Creeks Falls is 15.1 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.
The Fire Mountain Trails are Cherokee’s newest source for big adventure—a multi use trail system that’s made to mountain bike, hike, or run. The network of trails is more than 10.5 miles total, so there’s plenty of room for everyone to recreate safely, responsibly…and flowy? Fire Mountain Bike Trail is located 72.6 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.
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Fire Mountain Mountain Bike Trail Head
State Road 1361
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The Fire Mountain Trails are Cherokee’s newest source for big adventure—a multi use trail system that’s made to mountain bike, hike, or run. The network of trails is more than 10.5 miles total, so there’s plenty of room for everyone to recreate safely, responsibly…and flowy? Fire Mountain Bike Trail is located 72.6 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.

Breweries

Whether you enjoy IPA's, sours, English and German styles, or you're looking for something just a little out there, this is the place. Buck Bald Brewing is 21.6 miles away from Mel's mountain chalet.
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Buck Bald Brewing
160 Ocoee St
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Whether you enjoy IPA's, sours, English and German styles, or you're looking for something just a little out there, this is the place. Buck Bald Brewing is 21.6 miles away from Mel's mountain chalet.
They offer a wide variety of beers, with 16 taps. At Valley River Brewery and Eatery they cook pizza the old fashioned way, in a wood-fired oven. It's the only way to cook a pizza to crispy perfection and conveniently fast to your table. Valley River Brewery has a large selection of toppings to customize the perfect pizza for you or you can try one of our specialty pizzas. Valley River Brewery is 15.6 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.
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Valley River Brewery
71 Tennessee St
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They offer a wide variety of beers, with 16 taps. At Valley River Brewery and Eatery they cook pizza the old fashioned way, in a wood-fired oven. It's the only way to cook a pizza to crispy perfection and conveniently fast to your table. Valley River Brewery has a large selection of toppings to customize the perfect pizza for you or you can try one of our specialty pizzas. Valley River Brewery is 15.6 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.
Snowbird Mountains Brewery is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day of hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, shopping or trying your luck at the new Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino. Snowbird Mountain Brewery is located 30.7 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.
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Snowbird Mountains Brewery
378 Locust St
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Snowbird Mountains Brewery is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day of hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, shopping or trying your luck at the new Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino. Snowbird Mountain Brewery is located 30.7 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.

Gambling

Play the hottest new games at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River. They have your favorite table games including blackjack, craps, and roulette! Over 1,000 slot machines to choose from! Harrah's Cherokee Casino is 19.3 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino Dr
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Play the hottest new games at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River. They have your favorite table games including blackjack, craps, and roulette! Over 1,000 slot machines to choose from! Harrah's Cherokee Casino is 19.3 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.

Boat, Pontoons, Kayaks and Paddle Boards Rentals

Mountain View Marina proudly features a wide variety of boat rentals on beautiful Lake Hiwassee in Murphy, NC. Whether your planning an afternoon of fun in the sun or an exciting family vacation, they have the watercraft and friendly staff to meet your needs. Their Tritoon Boats are great for swimming or sightseeing with 150hp Yamaha engines. Website: https://www.mountainviewmarina.com/index.php/boat-rentals-boat-rental-pontoon-lake-hiwassee-murphy-nc-kayaks-paddle-boards/ Mountain View Marina is 11.5 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.
Mountain View
Mountain View Marina proudly features a wide variety of boat rentals on beautiful Lake Hiwassee in Murphy, NC. Whether your planning an afternoon of fun in the sun or an exciting family vacation, they have the watercraft and friendly staff to meet your needs. Their Tritoon Boats are great for swimming or sightseeing with 150hp Yamaha engines. Website: https://www.mountainviewmarina.com/index.php/boat-rentals-boat-rental-pontoon-lake-hiwassee-murphy-nc-kayaks-paddle-boards/ Mountain View Marina is 11.5 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.

White Water Rafting

The Ocoee River has become recognized as the ultimate river for Tennessee rafting since it was chosen as the venue for the 1996 Olympic whitewater events. Boasting the most continuous class III and IV rapids of any river in the United States, the Ocoee River will give you a romping, rollicking ride through the scenic Ocoee Gorge. Book your white water rafting adventure with Rolling Thunder River Company. Website: https://www.rollingthunderriverco.com/ocoee-river-rafting/ Ocoee River Rafting Center is 18.3 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.
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Ocoee River
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The Ocoee River has become recognized as the ultimate river for Tennessee rafting since it was chosen as the venue for the 1996 Olympic whitewater events. Boasting the most continuous class III and IV rapids of any river in the United States, the Ocoee River will give you a romping, rollicking ride through the scenic Ocoee Gorge. Book your white water rafting adventure with Rolling Thunder River Company. Website: https://www.rollingthunderriverco.com/ocoee-river-rafting/ Ocoee River Rafting Center is 18.3 miles from Mel's mountain chalet.