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10/22/2026

Cherokee Adventure
🎃 Legendary Fears: Spearfinger's Awakening at Oconaluftee Indian Village
Spearfinger has awakened and brough other dangerous entities back with her. Walk through the Village after dark and come face to face with the creatures of Cherokee legend. Hear their stories and find out what has brought them back during this unique storytelling experience. Includes a mulched path and uneven surfaces. Not recommended for children under 10 who may be afraid of the dark or unsettled by scary stories

👻 Legendary Fears: The Sgili (Ghost) Hunt at Mountainside Theatre
Theatres are known to be homes to ghosts, and Mountainside Theatre is no exception. Explore the theatre after dark, including backstage areas typically not open to the public. Hear from current staff members about unexplained sights, sounds, and feelings that have been experienced by Unto These Hills employees through the decades. Then do your own paranormal investigation in each hotspot. Photos and videos are encouraged. Includes stairs and uneven surfaces. Not recommended for children under 10 who may be afraid of the dark or unsettled by ghost stories

Legendary Fears runs Thursdays through Saturdays through October 31st, from 7pm to 10pm. Tickets, excluding card fees, are $18 for one attraction or $30 for both. Merch and concessions available at both venues. Shuttle available between venues

Buy your tickets now at https://cherokeehistorical.org/attractions/qualla-ween/legendary-fears/

Legendary Fears is part of Qualla-Ween in the Cultural District, sponsored by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation. For info about all Qualla-Ween events, visit QuallaWeen.com

10/21/2026

The Scotsman Public House in Waynesville, NC, is a little taste of Scotland right here in the Southern Smokies!

With its Scottish-inspired atmosphere, hearty pub fare, and welcoming character, The Scotsman brings something truly unique to downtown Waynesville. It's the kind of place where you come for a meal and find yourself wanting to stay a little longer.

Authentic, full of personality, and proudly one of a kind. That's exactly the kind of place that makes exploring the Smokies so memorable.

Next time you're in Waynesville, pull up a chair at The Scotsman Public House!

10/21/2026

Cherokee is the place to experience fall right in October, visit The Museum of the Cherokee People, Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual Traditional Hands Art Gallery and fuel up on Qualla Java Cafe. Cherokee Nc.

10/21/2026

Best fall mountain town? We'll let you be the judge, but here is one of our favorites! Name this Mountain Town.

10/21/2026

These dragons are one of the highlights of Pumpkin Fest in Franklin, NC. Some people are so talented and creative!

10/20/2026

Experience the BEST of the Southern Smokies, one unforgettable stop at a time.

Ride the rails through the mountains. Soak above Fontana Lake. Settle in for a dinner worth planning a trip around. The Best in the Smokies 2026 winners give you plenty of reasons to stay another day.

Chosen by visitors and locals, this year’s favorites are:

• Best Attraction: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
• Best Wellness: Lakeview at Fontana
• Best Flavors: The Copper Door
• Best Heritage Experience: The Foxfire Museum
• Best Shop: Tiger's Store and Chinquapin's Ice Cream and Soda Bar
• Best Campground: Cullasaja River RV Park
• Best Place to Stay: Fryemont Inn

Appalachian stories, riverside camping, a soda bar stop, and a historic inn waiting at the end of the day. Your mountain getaway just got a little harder to fit into one weekend.

10/20/2026

Up N' Adam Adventures in Graham County, North Carolina 😍📸

10/19/2026

THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET A LITTLE ROWDY IN THE SMOKIES!

THE BEST DAM WRESTLING IS BACK AT FONTANA VILLAGE!

Who says the mountains are always peaceful?

This Halloween weekend, Village Resort & Marina is trading mountain tranquility for body slams, big personalities, and some seriously wild ringside action!

Professional wrestling returns to Graham County, and this is one showdown you won't want to miss!

Sunday, November 1, 2026 4:00 PM Fontana Village Resort & Marina | Fontana Dam, NC

BONUS: Students with a valid ID get in FREE!

Bring your friends, pick your favorite wrestler, and cheer like you mean it. Things are about to get DAM exciting!

10/17/2026

Fall is moving down the Great Smoky Mountains- Find the peak locations here->

Fall color season is approaching in the North Carolina Smoky Mountains, bringing brilliant reds, oranges and golds to the mountains and valleys of Western North Carolina. From the highest peaks of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway to mountain towns including Cherokee, Br...