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Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
248 WBI Drive Dillsboro NC
The price is NZ$212 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$212
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillsboro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
Great Hotel! Book a river front room if you can. The view is gorgeous. If you can't no worries, they have a huge patio w/ seating you can hang out on w/ the river view. Just Beautiful.

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

2.5 out of 5
2807 Hwy 74 E Sylva NC
The price is NZ$179 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$179
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sylva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (668 reviews)
Excellent Breakfast, Clean room, Great staff,

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is NZ$150 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$150
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillard. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room, great staff, easy parking..

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
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Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

3.5 out of 5
127 B Cherokee Trail Sapphire NC
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Sapphire. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (465 reviews)
very enjoyable stay

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
Great Creekside Hideaway Rustic Cabin - Secluded, Creekside Family Cabin

Great Creekside Hideaway Rustic Cabin - Secluded, Creekside Family Cabin

Topton NC
Stay at this cabin in Topton. Enjoy balconies and air conditioning. Popular attractions Nantahala National Forest and Lakes End Marina are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Amazing cabin. Perfect for a couple or our small family of 4. Would highly recommend if you want quiet and seclusion. Andrews and Murphy are not bad drives to get to. We are already planning to return.

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Great Creekside Hideaway Rustic Cabin - Secluded, Creekside Family Cabin
Sky Ridge Yurts

Sky Ridge Yurts

4 out of 5
200 Sky Ridge Dr Bryson City NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Bryson City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Bryson City Gem Mine and Swain County Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
This was such a cool experience. We wish we could have stayed longer but couldn’t. Was clean and cozy. Want to go back for a few days.

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Sky Ridge Yurts
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Popular places to visit

Towering observation part of a traditional 19th century factory, Laurel, MD, USA

The Factory

You can take time to visit The Factory during your travels to Franklin. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

The Factory

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Take the family on an outing to Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts during your trip to Franklin. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

You can find out about the history of Franklin when you stop by Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Mill Creek Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Franklin at Mill Creek Country Club. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Mill Creek Country Club

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

You can find out about the history of Franklin when you stop by Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

Gold City Gem Mine

Find out about the history of Franklin with a stop at Gold City Gem Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Gold City Gem Mine

Activities

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self Driving Tour

Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

NZ$26
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Bryson City: Zip Line Adventure Park Pass with Gear

Bryson City: Zip Line Adventure Park Pass with Gear

NZ$93
per adult
Bryson City: Zip Line Adventure Park Pass with Gear
Bryson City: Mountaintop Zip Line Experience

Bryson City: Mountaintop Zip Line Experience

NZ$185
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bryson City: Mountaintop Zip Line Experience
Bryson City: Nantahala River Rafting Guided Duck Adventure

Bryson City: Nantahala River Rafting Guided Duck Adventure

NZ$128
per adult
Bryson City: Nantahala River Rafting Guided Duck Adventure
3-Hour Nantahala River Fully Guided Rafting Experience

3-Hour Nantahala River Fully Guided Rafting Experience

NZ$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hour Nantahala River Fully Guided Rafting Experience
Horseback Riding

Georgia Horseback Ride with Wine Tasting

NZ$483
per adult
Georgia Horseback Ride with Wine Tasting
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