1. Take a stroll or a hike at Deep Creek.
Bring your camera to photograph three spectacular waterfalls.
http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com
(Photo by Anna Leonidov)
2. Explore the corn maze and go on a hay ride at Darnell Farms.
Nothing is more fun for kids on a crisp autumn afternoon.
(Photo by Darnell Farms)
3. See fall color by rail.
The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad is a great way of touring fall color – and capturing a lot more scenery than you’re able to by foot or bike!
(Photo by Jason Fields)
4. Rent a pontoon.
See the fall color from Fontana Lake. Warm days may extend well into fall.
5. Bicycle Tsali Recreation Area.
You can bring your own mountain bike, or rent one from a local outdoor store.
https://www.greatsmokies.com/biking/
(Photo by Shari)
6. See a Herd of Elk
Visit the Oconoluftee Visitors Center in early evening.Bring your binoculars to watch a herd of grazing wild elk.
http://www.visitcherokeenc.com/nc-elk/
(Photo by GSMNP Park Service)
7. Picnic on the “Road to Nowhere”.
A six-mile drive that ends in a tunnel, the “Road to Nowhere” is a lovely place to picnic. Beautiful views and overlooks and lots of grassy areas to spread a blanket and share a meal.
https://www.greatsmokies.com/gsmnp/road-nowhere.html
(Photo by Becky J. Davis)
8. Celebrate the season at a fall festival.
Bryson City hosts festivals year-round, but fall is a particularly fun season.
https://www.greatsmokies.com/festivals-bryson-city/
(Photo by Nessie Pure Vintage)
9. Attend WNC Pottery Festival, November 7th.
The best potters of the region bring their wares to Sylva for this event.
(Photo by Maria Andrade Pottery)
10. Cozy up by the Fryemont lodge fireplace.
There’s nothing better after a day of exploring than curling up by the large stone fireplace at the Fryemont Inn Lodge.
