The Nantahala Gorge is full of outdoor activities for folks to indulge in. Anything from rafting to horseback riding and ziplining.

- White water rafting and kayaking
- There are numerous outfitters throughout the Nantahala Gorge, from small family owned businesses to corporate.
- Tunnel to No Where
- Bryson City
- A small town full of charm. The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad is located there offering scenic tours by railcar.
- Cherokee
- Home of the Eastern band of Cherokee Nation. Cherokee offers numerous adventure activities. You can access the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, as you pass by the Oconaluftee visitor center and village.
- Deep Creek
- Fontana Dam
- A small community buried in the Appalachia mountains. The Tail of the Dragon is a scenic drive of 11 miles with 318 curves, bordering the GSM and Cherokee National Forest.
- Robbinsville
- The Cherohala Skyway is a remote 60 miles of scenic mountain highway. Access to hiking areas, such as Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest can be found along the drive.
- Great Smoky Mountains
- Gatlinburg
- Tsali bike trails