Waterstone Cottage Guidebook

Area Activities

There are so many beautiful places to explore near the cabin. These are just some of our favorites...

Lake Junaluska

Boat rentals, aquatic center, fishing, and many other activities.

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Lake Junaluska

759 N Lakeshore Dr

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Boat rentals, aquatic center, fishing, and many other activities.

Canton Recreation Park

Swimming pool, water slide, playground, fishing, etc.

Canton Recreation Park

77 Penland St

Swimming pool, water slide, playground, fishing, etc.

Sliding Rock

Sliding Rock is a 60 foot mountain water slide that ends in an 8 foot deep pool of water. Nearly 11,000 gallons of water per minute power this natural wonder. Onlookers can watch the fun from two observation platforms. The site is staffed from Memorial Day to Labor Day and is open 7 days a week. This area is heavily used between the hours of 12 noon and 4 pm, so please come early. After Labor Day weekend, it is staffed Saturdays and Sundays only from 10am-6pm until October 28th. 7851 Pisgah Hwy Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

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Sliding Rock

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Sliding Rock is a 60 foot mountain water slide that ends in an 8 foot deep pool of water. Nearly 11,000 gallons of water per minute power this natural wonder. Onlookers can watch the fun from two observation platforms. The site is staffed from Memorial Day to Labor Day and is open 7 days a week. This area is heavily used between the hours of 12 noon and 4 pm, so please come early. After Labor Day weekend, it is staffed Saturdays and Sundays only from 10am-6pm until October 28th. 7851 Pisgah Hwy Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

Graveyard Fields Upper Falls

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 418.8 A short downhill hike (partly paved) leads to one of three waterfalls. A popular hiking destination, Graveyard Fields morphs into a wild blueberry patch in late summer and fall, so bring your buckets.

Graveyard Fields Upper Falls

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 418.8 A short downhill hike (partly paved) leads to one of three waterfalls. A popular hiking destination, Graveyard Fields morphs into a wild blueberry patch in late summer and fall, so bring your buckets.

Black Balsam Knob

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 420 This section of trails includes some of the most spectacular mountains and balds in the Southern Appalachains, including Black Balsam Knob, Sam Knob, and Tennant Mountain. These treeless mountaintops draw people from afar due to their sweeping views and alpine appearance.

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Black Balsam Knob

Art Loeb Trail

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Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 420 This section of trails includes some of the most spectacular mountains and balds in the Southern Appalachains, including Black Balsam Knob, Sam Knob, and Tennant Mountain. These treeless mountaintops draw people from afar due to their sweeping views and alpine appearance.

Devil's Courthouse Overlook

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 422.8 Devil’s Courthouse, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, presides over some of the most spectacular views in the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the top of Devil’s Courthouse at 5,720 feet, visitors can see into South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee in a 360-degree panorama. Devil’s Courthouse may have received its name because of the sinister aspect of the rock formation, or because, as legend holds, the devil held court in the cave that lies beneath the rock. In Cherokee lore, this cave is the private dancing chamber and dwelling place of the slant-eyed giant, Judaculla. Devil’s Courthouse provides habitat for a variety of rare, high-altitude plants. Some of these alpine species may be remnants from the last glacial period. Hawks, ravens, vultures, eagles, and peregrine falcons ride the hot air currents that rise from the valley.

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Devil's Courthouse Overlook

Blue Ridge Parkway

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Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 422.8 Devil’s Courthouse, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, presides over some of the most spectacular views in the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the top of Devil’s Courthouse at 5,720 feet, visitors can see into South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee in a 360-degree panorama. Devil’s Courthouse may have received its name because of the sinister aspect of the rock formation, or because, as legend holds, the devil held court in the cave that lies beneath the rock. In Cherokee lore, this cave is the private dancing chamber and dwelling place of the slant-eyed giant, Judaculla. Devil’s Courthouse provides habitat for a variety of rare, high-altitude plants. Some of these alpine species may be remnants from the last glacial period. Hawks, ravens, vultures, eagles, and peregrine falcons ride the hot air currents that rise from the valley.

Richland Balsam Overlook

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 431 Richland Balsam, a mountain near Waynesville, North Carolina, rises to 6,410 feet and is the highest peak on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors can reach the summit on a 1.5 mile, self-guided loop trail that passes through a spruce-fir forest. The term “balsam” is commonly applied to Fraser fir and red spruce, the scent of which permeates the fresh air on the mountain. Two varieties of spruce grow at Richland Balsam: “he-balsam” has rough bark and prickly needles like a man’s beard and “she-balsam” has smooth barked fir with shiny flat needles. Other plants such as blackberry and elderberry grow where the firs have been knocked over by windstorms, opening the forest floor to sunlight. We recommend stopping at this overlook for a picture in front of both the incredible view and the large sign located here signifying the relevance of this spot.

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Richland Balsam Overlook

Blue Ridge Parkway

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Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 431 Richland Balsam, a mountain near Waynesville, North Carolina, rises to 6,410 feet and is the highest peak on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors can reach the summit on a 1.5 mile, self-guided loop trail that passes through a spruce-fir forest. The term “balsam” is commonly applied to Fraser fir and red spruce, the scent of which permeates the fresh air on the mountain. Two varieties of spruce grow at Richland Balsam: “he-balsam” has rough bark and prickly needles like a man’s beard and “she-balsam” has smooth barked fir with shiny flat needles. Other plants such as blackberry and elderberry grow where the firs have been knocked over by windstorms, opening the forest floor to sunlight. We recommend stopping at this overlook for a picture in front of both the incredible view and the large sign located here signifying the relevance of this spot.

Waterrock Knob

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 451.2 Waterrock Knob is a must-stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It features the last hiking trail along the Parkway as you travel toward the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This peak (6,292 feet) is the 16th highest mountain in the Eastern United States and the the 15th highest of the 40 mountains in North Carolina over 6,000 feet. The hiking trail also leads to a plane crash site and Mount Lynn Lowry if you choose to hike farther. And if you don’t feel like hiking, there are fantastic views both east and west from the “mile high” parking area complete with picnic tables to soak in the views. The parking lot is also home to a Visitor Center and restrooms. This is one of the best places in the North Carolina mountains to watch a sunrise or sunset.

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Waterrock Knob

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Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 451.2 Waterrock Knob is a must-stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It features the last hiking trail along the Parkway as you travel toward the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This peak (6,292 feet) is the 16th highest mountain in the Eastern United States and the the 15th highest of the 40 mountains in North Carolina over 6,000 feet. The hiking trail also leads to a plane crash site and Mount Lynn Lowry if you choose to hike farther. And if you don’t feel like hiking, there are fantastic views both east and west from the “mile high” parking area complete with picnic tables to soak in the views. The parking lot is also home to a Visitor Center and restrooms. This is one of the best places in the North Carolina mountains to watch a sunrise or sunset.

Blue Ridge Mountains

The best section of the Blue Ridge Parkway is between Milepost 405.5 – 455.7. Arcing along the peaks on our southern border, this is the highest and most scenic portion of the 469-mile long ride and is Haywood County’s crowning jewel.

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Blue Ridge Mountains

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The best section of the Blue Ridge Parkway is between Milepost 405.5 – 455.7. Arcing along the peaks on our southern border, this is the highest and most scenic portion of the 469-mile long ride and is Haywood County’s crowning jewel.

Biltmore

Nourish your spirit with the beauty of America’s largest home (a 250-room French chateau built by George Vanderbilt in 1895) and the bounty of their magnificent gardens and vineyards, relax on the 8,000-acre Blue Ridge backyard, then treat yourself to exceptional shopping.

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Biltmore

1 Lodge St

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Nourish your spirit with the beauty of America’s largest home (a 250-room French chateau built by George Vanderbilt in 1895) and the bounty of their magnificent gardens and vineyards, relax on the 8,000-acre Blue Ridge backyard, then treat yourself to exceptional shopping.

Waynesville

Waynesville, North Carolina, is the largest town in Western North Carolina. Downtown Waynesville has a quaint, urban charm, perfect for walkable shopping in local boutiques and gift shops for artisan goods. For visitors interested in enjoying a unique, flavorful Appalachian experience, Waynesville offers a vibrant farm-to-table restaurant and craft beer scene.

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Waynesville

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Waynesville, North Carolina, is the largest town in Western North Carolina. Downtown Waynesville has a quaint, urban charm, perfect for walkable shopping in local boutiques and gift shops for artisan goods. For visitors interested in enjoying a unique, flavorful Appalachian experience, Waynesville offers a vibrant farm-to-table restaurant and craft beer scene.

Canton

Located along the serene banks of the Pigeon River in the eastern region of Haywood County, Canton is known for its rich culture and storied history. If you are interested in taking a step back in time and immersing yourself in the culture of the Appalachia, Canton is the place for you. Things to do: Canton Labor Day Festival – The longest-running Labor Day celebration in the Southeast. Locals and visitors come together to enjoy an amazing music lineup, have fun at the Papertown Kids Village, experience the Handmade Craft Expo, shop the Buy Haywood Farmers Market and take in the surrounding mountain scenery each Labor Day weekend. Pickin’ in the Park – Friday summer nights in Canton are made for live music at the Canton Recreational Park. Grab a lawn chair and picnic blanket, and listen to live bluegrass and old-time bands play. Festival of Lights – Every winter, the streets of Canton are filled with the glow of thousands of holiday lights in celebration of the season. Christmas Parade – This nighttime holiday parade includes an appearance from Santa, as well as the sights, sounds and spirit of this iconic season. Colonial Theatre – This historic theater was built in 1932, renovated in 1992 and again in 2006. Stop by and enjoy concerts, movies and special events throughout the year. This is also where hometown favorite Balsam Range performs their annual winter concert. Locust Fields Cemetery – One of the oldest and most historic cemeteries in Haywood County, this cemetery’s involvement during the Civil War has earned it a marker on the North Carolina Civil War Trail. The Imperial and Southern Porch – This historic, Victorian-style building was built in the late 1800s and offers visitors dining, live music and a storied history involving a trap door in the dining area. Pigeon River – Flowing directly through downtown Canton, this waterway allows visitors to enjoy numerous recreational activities, including fishing, kayaking, canoeing and tubing.

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Canton

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Located along the serene banks of the Pigeon River in the eastern region of Haywood County, Canton is known for its rich culture and storied history. If you are interested in taking a step back in time and immersing yourself in the culture of the Appalachia, Canton is the place for you. Things to do: Canton Labor Day Festival – The longest-running Labor Day celebration in the Southeast. Locals and visitors come together to enjoy an amazing music lineup, have fun at the Papertown Kids Village, experience the Handmade Craft Expo, shop the Buy Haywood Farmers Market and take in the surrounding mountain scenery each Labor Day weekend. Pickin’ in the Park – Friday summer nights in Canton are made for live music at the Canton Recreational Park. Grab a lawn chair and picnic blanket, and listen to live bluegrass and old-time bands play. Festival of Lights – Every winter, the streets of Canton are filled with the glow of thousands of holiday lights in celebration of the season. Christmas Parade – This nighttime holiday parade includes an appearance from Santa, as well as the sights, sounds and spirit of this iconic season. Colonial Theatre – This historic theater was built in 1932, renovated in 1992 and again in 2006. Stop by and enjoy concerts, movies and special events throughout the year. This is also where hometown favorite Balsam Range performs their annual winter concert. Locust Fields Cemetery – One of the oldest and most historic cemeteries in Haywood County, this cemetery’s involvement during the Civil War has earned it a marker on the North Carolina Civil War Trail. The Imperial and Southern Porch – This historic, Victorian-style building was built in the late 1800s and offers visitors dining, live music and a storied history involving a trap door in the dining area. Pigeon River – Flowing directly through downtown Canton, this waterway allows visitors to enjoy numerous recreational activities, including fishing, kayaking, canoeing and tubing.