El Ferrocarril de las Grandes Montañas Humeantes ofrece una amplia variedad de paseos en tren que atraviesan este paisaje imponente. Sea que decidan pasear por el Cañón Nantahala o disfrutar de las aguas del Río Tuckasegee, sin dudas quedarán impresionados con la belleza de este paisaje natural y con el poder de esta gran locomotora. Si viajan con un grupo de adultos, incluso podrán optar por el paseo del aguardiente casero, en el que aprenderán más sobre la historia de la producción de esta bebida alcohólica ilegal de los Apalaches e incluso podrán probar algunas de estas bebidas locales.
Built in the late 1800s, this well preserved mill at Great Smoky Mountains National Park allows visitors to study a slice of life lived centuries ago. The mill worked on a water turbine that powered its machinery. The old mill and the breathtaking greens that surround it make it a must see.
Construidos en el siglo XIX, los edificios que componen el Museo de las Granjas de Montaña son verdaderamente fascinantes. Recorran las cabañas de madera de los Apalaches del sur, vean una herrería en funcionamiento y paseen entre los viejos graneros. Casi siempre verán guarda parques a quienes hacerles preguntas, y junto al complejo encontrarán un centro para visitantes.
Fundado en 1948, el Museo de los Indios Cherokee conservan piezas de la historia de la tribu y exhibe las obras de arte únicas de este pueblo. Además de las distintas exposiciones, el museo también ofrece un programa de llegada a la comunidad que buscan renovar el interés en las tradiciones tribales y que incluyen danzas tradicionales y confección de cestas. Los visitantes podrán participar de estas actividades, recorrer las exposiciones y comprar bellísimas artesanías en la tienda del museo.
Travel back in time to an historic Native American village during your trip to Oconaluftee Indian Village. The life-size village dotted with rustic houses, traditional artisans and ritual sites should be explored to learn in-detail about the traditions and lifestyle of indegeneous tribe that centuries ago called Cherokee their home. The tour is led by an experienced and knowledgeable guide who will have a answer ready for all your questions pertaining the tour.
El Centro para las Artes Escénicas de las Montañas Humeantes es un espacio ubicado en Franklin, Carolina del Norte. El Centro de las Montañas Humeantes llegó a convertirse en uno de los puntos focales de la comunidad por traer con frecuencia estrellas de talla internacional a un escenario de alta gama. Esta sala con capacidad para 1.500 espectadores ofrece toda clase de shows, desde musicales y obras teatrales hasta conciertos, shows de danza y charlas. Si están en la zona y el calendario de eventos ofrece algo interesante, definitivamente vale la pena darse una vuelta.
The Bee Global studio and gallery is truly a one-of-a-kind concept. The founders Crim and Jeff Basset were so inspired by the beautiful Appalachian Mountains and the nature that surrounded them, that they took to natural bee wax and created magic out of it. Now they have an organic studio, a flower garden and their gallery. And with the natural bee wax they create candles, lanterns and more objects that are both unique and exotic. Schedule an appointment to visit this gallery, as the timings vary seasonally.
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts provides a plethora of events and activities to do while in Gatlinburg. They provide workshops and classes from everything ranging from painting and ceramics to woodworking and metal-work. Whether you're a beginner or advanced artist, Arrowmont has something for any skill level in its weekend or one to two week classes. Arrowmont also has five galleries located on property to inspire the masses. Registration for classes is a must, even if you're only planning on taking a weekend class or workshop. Housing is available on campus.
Located on a complete off beat pathway and surrounded by beautiful flowers and tall standing trees, the G. Webb Gallery is as beautiful as the paintings that it displays. A former farmhouse, this building was constructed in 1910 and still stands true to its times. The Gallery displays the works of the famous G. Webb, and its interiors which are made of hardwood floors and real winter fires are a reflection of the thoughts and the spirit of the artist himsel . The place has replicas, lithographs, photographs, frames and books of the artist on display and sale. However, the real priceless item among all these are the original water colors left behind by the artist. And if you cannot afford these little extravagantly priced pictures, just go to the gift shop and buy one of the cups or diaries with a paintings duplicated on it as a memory of your visit. To know more about the place, call them or visit the website.
In this post modern world of unconventional, interactive art, the Paul Murray Gallery comes as a pleasant surprise for all those in love with the romantic art movement from the yesteryear. The Paul Murray Gallery is a personal art gallery of the artist who has settled in his childhood town and looks to capture and compose faces of locals around. He paints in colors and pencil, and his works reflect minute details of everyday life of the locals there. With his unique themes and a new outlook to life, Murray's works have bagged several awards. Besides he has also earned reputation as an upcoming artist with galleries in Canada and other places as well. Murray also conducts several events and auctions in his gallery which should not be missed. All in all, for every art lover a visit to Paul Murray Gallery, is simply unavoidable. Call +1 888 728 5687 for further information.
Built in 1940 over the Little Tennessee river, Fontana Dam is gigantic and about 150 meters in height. Known to be one of the tallest dams in Eastern United States, this dam plays a pivotal role in generating electricity for the Tennessee Valley and forms the Little Fontana Lake. Maintained by Tennessee Valley Authority, this dam is a huge tourist attraction and offers an amazing view of the Appalachian Trail that crosses over the dam.
Filled with folklore, Tuckaleechee Caverns are famous for its onyx carvings. Opened to the public in 1953, the mile (1.61 kilometers) long tunnel was discovered by European settlers in 1850, though the natives knew about it for a long time. The Big Room which was found in 1954 by members of the National Speleological Society is in the middle of the cave system. It is the largest known cave room in East America and has 24 feet (7.32 meters) long stalagmites. The Silver Falls is a 200-feet (60.96 meters) double waterfall of which only the lower section is fully accessible.