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Standing 480 feet tall, the massive Fontana Dam offers guided tours where rangers explain how it powers thousands of homes. Hikers can access the Appalachian Trail directly from the dam or rent boats to explore the pristine waters of Fontana Lake.

Top reviews in Fontana Dam




Fontana Village Resort
Fontana Village ResortFontana Dam
10/10 Excellent
everything OK everything OK everything OK everything OK everything OK
everything OK everything OK everything OK everything OK everything OK
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Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
Historic Tapoco Lodge ResortRobbinsville
10/10 Excellent
From the moment my fiance and I arrived at the Tapoco Lodge on Monday, August 24th, until we left on Saturday, August 29th, the entire experience was incredible! First of all, the entire staff is absolutely AWESOME! They took customer service to a level neither one of us had ever seen before. We had planned to leave on Friday, August 28th, but we were having so much fun we decided to stay an extra night. We stayed the first 3 nights in the Sunflower Room. It was a very nice room with a beautiful...
From the moment my fiance and I arrived at the Tapoco Lodge on Monday, August 24th, until we left on Saturday, August 29th, the entire experience was incredible! First of all, the entire staff is absolutely AWESOME! They took customer service to a level neither one of us had ever seen before. We had planned to leave on Friday, August 28th, but we were having so much fun we decided to stay an extra night. We stayed the first 3 nights in the Sunflower Room. It was a very nice room with a beautiful...
Bruce




Snowbird Mountain Lodge
Snowbird Mountain LodgeRobbinsville
10/10 Excellent
The view is exceptional! No other buildings or roads as far as the horizon!
The view is exceptional! No other buildings or roads as far as the horizon!
Shari




Rivers Edge Treehouses
Rivers Edge TreehousesRobbinsville
10/10 Excellent
Convenient to hwy 129. Gravel driveway but motorcycle accessible. Mostly flat. Covered parking. Very comfortable bed.
Convenient to hwy 129. Gravel driveway but motorcycle accessible. Mostly flat. Covered parking. Very comfortable bed.
Jennifer




The Owl's Perch (5 inch clearance needed)
The Owl's Perch (5 inch clearance needed)Robbinsville
10/10 Excellent
The Owl's Perch and surroundings is beautiful and serene. I would 100% recommend. The accommodation in very well laid out with many things thought of for your convenience. Enjoyed every moment, wish we could have stayed longer.
The Owl's Perch and surroundings is beautiful and serene. I would 100% recommend. The accommodation in very well laid out with many things thought of for your convenience. Enjoyed every moment, wish we could have stayed longer.
Celeste




Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages
Phillips Historic Motel & CottagesRobbinsville
10/10 Excellent
We appreciated the stay here a lot! Very cozy atmosphere. We will certainly be looking to stay here in the future.
We appreciated the stay here a lot! Very cozy atmosphere. We will certainly be looking to stay here in the future.
Jennifer




Dancing Bear Lodge
Dancing Bear LodgeTownsend
10/10 Excellent
The cabin was great! Rustic looking on the outside, modern and comfortable on the inside. The bed was very nice and I especially liked the hot tub and rocking chairs on the porch.
The cabin was great! Rustic looking on the outside, modern and comfortable on the inside. The bed was very nice and I especially liked the hot tub and rocking chairs on the porch.
Robin




Long View Resort
Long View ResortBryson City
10/10 Excellent
We had an absolutely wonderful stay here for our babymoon! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The view from our room was incredible and made for such a peaceful, relaxing getaway. Our hosts were truly exceptional — so kind, welcoming, helpful, and attentive throughout our stay. The fresh-made breakfast every morning was such a special touch and something we looked forward to each day.
We also loved having access to all of the resort’s amenities and really appreciated...
We had an absolutely wonderful stay here for our babymoon! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The view from our room was incredible and made for such a peaceful, relaxing getaway. Our hosts were truly exceptional — so kind, welcoming, helpful, and attentive throughout our stay. The fresh-made breakfast every morning was such a special touch and something we looked forward to each day.
We also loved having access to all of the resort’s amenities and really appreciated...
Megan




Gorgeous Stays
Gorgeous StaysBryson City
10/10 Excellent
Unique and cool property with incredible hosts! Highly recommend!!!!
Unique and cool property with incredible hosts! Highly recommend!!!!
James




Highland Manor Inn
Highland Manor InnTownsend
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful scenic location operated by same family for be many many years.
Beautiful scenic location operated by same family for be many many years.
Frederick




Nantahala Ridge
Nantahala RidgeBryson City
10/10 Excellent
This is the cutest cabin, with everything you need to have a lovely, cozy stay in Bryson City. Everything was so new. The porch is gorgeous and we used the fire pit outside—very autumn on purpose. I’m going back as soon as I can:)
This is the cutest cabin, with everything you need to have a lovely, cozy stay in Bryson City. Everything was so new. The porch is gorgeous and we used the fire pit outside—very autumn on purpose. I’m going back as soon as I can:)
Stephanie




The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains
The Parkman - Great Smoky MountainsTownsend
10/10 Excellent
Loved the room with back door that went out onto a field. Perfect for pets.
Loved the room with back door that went out onto a field. Perfect for pets.
Susan




Townsend Gateway Inn
Townsend Gateway InnTownsend
10/10 Excellent
Rode over from Nashville on the Harley....scenery got prettier the closer I got...Motel was a welcome sight...love the quiet, simplicity of the place....room was all I could ask for..clean, quiet, perfect location...staff was excellent.....food in the area was good and plentiful....enjoyed the whole experience. Hope to go back in the Fall...
Rode over from Nashville on the Harley....scenery got prettier the closer I got...Motel was a welcome sight...love the quiet, simplicity of the place....room was all I could ask for..clean, quiet, perfect location...staff was excellent.....food in the area was good and plentiful....enjoyed the whole experience. Hope to go back in the Fall...
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Quality Inn Andrews
Quality Inn AndrewsAndrews
10/10 Excellent
Very happy to see how clean is this hotel, breakfast need improvement but I give in general 10/10
Very happy to see how clean is this hotel, breakfast need improvement but I give in general 10/10
Luis




Tremont Lodge & Resort
Tremont Lodge & ResortTownsend
10/10 Excellent
We stayed in the two bedroom cabin which was more than we needed! It was so comfy and clean-my kids adored their bunks and the pool of course! Great location being so close to the Peaceful side of Great Smokey too.
We stayed in the two bedroom cabin which was more than we needed! It was so comfy and clean-my kids adored their bunks and the pool of course! Great location being so close to the Peaceful side of Great Smokey too.
Dorene




Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala Outdoor CenterBryson City
10/10 Excellent
The accommodation were excellent. The view of mountains spectacular
The accommodation were excellent. The view of mountains spectacular
Barbara




Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee AreaBryson City
10/10 Excellent
Friendly staff, nice rooms (although a little small) and comfy bed.
Friendly staff, nice rooms (although a little small) and comfy bed.
Lynda
