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Nantahala Outdoor Center

Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Highway 19 W
Bryson City, NC 28713-9165
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Lakeview at Fontana N/A 2.3 mi 3.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant 3.2 mi 5.1 km 3 of 5 stars
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Great Smoky Mountain Railroad 3.3 mi 5.3 km 3 of 5 stars
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“Top Ten Trips With a Splash” National Geographic Adventure Magazine
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Bryson City
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Attraction type: Tourist/visitor centre
Address: 13077 Highway 19 W Bryson City, NC 28713-9165
Tel: 1.888.905.7238

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“A great time!!”
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5 of 5 stars
mscallieco
Port St. Lucie, FL
8 Sep 2008

My husband and I booked the Rapid Transit which is the GSM train ride and white-water rafting with NOC. Being in our late 40's and early 50's and having never done this before we were slightly anxious and little terrified. Jessie was the group leader was also our raft guide and he made the trip so enjoyable. I think it... more

“Best Whitewater Rafting Experience EVER!”
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5 of 5 stars
ilovethebeach2
greensboro, North Carolina
24 Aug 2008

We did the rail and raft for my husband's 45th birthday and, I can't say enough good things about the overall experience as well as our guide, Jessie. He made sure our raft had a fabulous time! It's true..the guide makes a big difference so be sure to request Jessie. You won't be disappointed. And, if you think you are... more

“Great Rafting Experience”
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5 of 5 stars
TRafter
Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 2008

Although this company is HQ in Bryson city it offers rafting on many rivers in the South East. We have used this company for 2 rafting trips this Summer. One on the Pigeon River (Near Rt. 40, near TN & NC state line) One on the French Broad River (North of Ashville - near Marshall) Both trips were excellent. I... more

“Whitewater Rafting ROCKS w/ N.O.C. (not the boulder-kind)”
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5 of 5 stars
BentleyBoy
Mount Dora, FL
9 Jul 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This was a Life Changing Experience for The Novice. One thing you quickly learn is Your Guide will Make or Break your Rafting Adventure. We were lucky enough to choose bearded Mountain Man "Nathan" (girls, watchout) with NOC Tours for our Journey Into the Unknown. A "Good" Guide gives you a Tour of the River, guides the raft with total... more

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13077 Highway 19 W, Bryson City, NC 28713-9165
Tel: 1.888.905.7238