While you're staying at Buck Mountain Retreat, you can spend your time relaxing at the house or get out and experience some of the local attractions and activities.
Things to do
Hiking
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Several options within 15 minutes
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Waterrock Knob - Great views!
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Soco Falls - 120ft double waterfall
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Ask us about the "secret" waterfall and trail just 10 minutes from the house!
Lake Junaluska
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Spend the day at the lake - less than 20 minutes from the house.
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Walking trail around the lake
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Kayak, paddleboard and canoe rentals
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Fishing
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Free tennis, volleyball, shuffleboard, mini golf, sand volleyball and more (equipment available in our garage to bring for your day at the lake)
Winter Activities
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Just a 5 minute drive to Ski & Snowboard at Cataloochee Ski Area
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Tube World snow tubing is also a the bottom of our road.
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Visit a frozen waterfall
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Or you can grab a sled from the garage and find a hill on the property
Local Festivals & Concerts
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6 minute drive to the Fairgrounds
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Check out a car show, arts and craft fairs, concerts, food trucks and more.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Eastern Cherokee Reservation
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25 minute drive to the Harrah's Cherokee Casino. A Vegas-quality casino with sportsbook and over 160 table games
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Explore more Cherokee Indian history and events
Blue Ridge Parkway
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Buck Mountain Retreat is less than 10 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway
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Access the BRP at Soco Gap (milepost 455) Map
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Check for road closures (especially in winter months)
The Town of Maggie Valley
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Maggie Valley offers activities for all ages including shopping, antiquing, mini golf and arcades.
More Outdoor Activies
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Tube, canoe or kayak the Pigeon River
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Watch the elk in Cataloochee Valley
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Rent an ATV or slingshot
Golf
Or play one of the other 6 courses within 25 miles
Prefer to stay home?
There's still plenty to do
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Relax on the deck, near the creek or by the firepit and disconnect
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Check out the closet filled with games, books and puzzles
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Spend some time in the speakeasy/gameroom in the basement.
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Get cozy by the wood burning fireplace
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Play some games in the garage including giant jenga, bag toss and more
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Watch TV, movies or play some video games (Xbox 360 in the basement bedroom)
