Lake junaluska Golf Course is situated in the mountains . 99% of the time, rain is forecasted in…read morethe mountains . Now Lake junaluska Golf Course is not giving rain checks if rain had been in the forecast . Ridiculous!!

I played at Lake Junaluska Golf Course while visiting from out of state and had one of the most…read moreunnecessarily uncomfortable golf experiences I've had. We booked a last-minute tee time and only brought one golf bag for two players because we did not understand the course policy requiring separate bags. As soon as staff raised the issue, we immediately offered to rent clubs or delay our tee time if needed. Instead, the course employees themselves decided to let us play the front 9 and then decide whether to retrieve another bag before continuing. That should have ended the issue completely. Instead, we were approached again during the round and effectively hassled over a situation that staff had already approved. The marshal then explained that the reason was because there was a board member playing behind us who was complaining. That is incredibly unprofessional. If management or board members disagree with a decision, that should be handled internally between staff -- not by repeatedly confronting paying customers after an arrangement was already approved by the course itself. Don't put players in the middle of your internal politics and communication failures. The most frustrating part is we were cooperative from the beginning and willing to fix the situation however they wanted. If the course had simply delayed the tee time for a few minutes so we could handle it "correctly," that would have been far more professional than interrupting us multiple times during the round over a decision their own employees made. Beautiful scenery, but the customer service and professionalism were disappointing enough that I would not return.

The service was horrible, course was decent and food was good. Starters and pro shop workers made…read moreyou feel like you shouldn't have come.

Very well maintained Golf Course, good food, the views of the mountains and the sounds of the…read morecreeks and river just can't beat that.

Had a birthday party for my 11 year old son here along with 10 of his friends, and couldn't have…read morebeen happier with the experience. Everything was incredibly well coordinated, and John did a fantastic job keeping the rowdy kids engaged, safe and fair with a flexible timeline to accommodate maximum playtime. Can't recommend Black Mountain Adventure Zone highly enough, absolutely excellent value compared to so many similar party options, would happily repeat- and I think the boys who attended would gladly echo this sentiment.

Our family had a great time playing GellyBall! It stings, but it was so much fun and more than…read moreenough time to enjoy. John was flexible, caring, kind, and professional!

What a cool place to stumble upon! It was an open mic night hosted by the very charismatic Bridget…read moreGossett. Apparently it's normally busier, it was a Monday, but there were five different performers and they were all very very good. There's a whole side with video games and skee ball and pool. It would probably be a good place for parents to come with their kids. They could send them over with some money to play games while they relax at a table and have a beer and a snack.

This lovely park is at one end of Maggie Valley and was a welcome stop after too much driving…read morethrough the mountains. I found the public restroom in the pavilion to be a more than welcome break. A number of features here including a covered picnic pavilion, the above mentioned restrooms, water fountain, power outlet, picnic tables by the stream and even charcoal grills. The traffic whizzing past was distracting but it was still a very great place to get out of the car for a bit. [Review 1165 of 2024 - 3655 in North Carolina - 22188 overall]

We found Mad Co tubing on a spur of the moment road trip and decided to try it. We arrived a little…read morelater than the scheduled leave times according to their website, but they were super accommodating and welcomed us in for the 5-mile float. After a short but thorough instruction/safety briefing we were shuttled to the put-in spot and then set on our adventure. This is the best tubing experience we have ever done and we would highly recommend it. You can make it as interactive or as lazy as you would like, but we highly recommended seeking out the light rapids and enjoying the thrills! Many thanks, Mad Co, for a fantastic day!

If you want to tube the French Broad in WNC, this is where you need to be. After being greeted by…read moretwo adorable friendly dogs, the owners made us feel so welcomed. After a detailed safety briefing, we were driven to the put in location. After a very relaxing float that included some rapids, we were provided with free photos and video of our adventure. In my case, I struck something sharp in the water, deflating my tube. Another group that started the same time we did called the owners for me, and in just a few minutes, I had a new tube! This is a well run, affordable business with the greatest owners! Close to Asheville in Marshal, NC. Don't waste your time anywhere else, this is where you need to be!!!

Freshly remodeled bathrooms and kept very clean. Manager was super nice and very attentive.read more

We loved camping by the river. We had the place to ourselves in the middle of the week. The…read morecampground hosts were very hospitable. Ms. Sue told us to make ourselves at home, so we did. I will comeback with friends to tube when it's warmer this summer!

The atmosphere is polite & friendly, but communication is not their forte, and a number of our…read morepre-arrival questions were not answered accurately. The lake is lovely and the fireworks were stunning! The Bluegrass Concert was quite good. However, make sure you get an exact quote of everything you will be paying for! The advertised all inclusive $579 "4th of July Package" with many events, attractions and free meals actually cost over $1100! The ad was opaque enough as to seem, in hindsight, deceptive. We did not add anything extra, but the undeclared hidden costs included: occupancy tax, room tax, food tax, ticket tax and daily 18% service fee for the FREE breakfast buffet. Whether the opaqueness was intentional or a major oversight, I cannot say, but buyer beware! FYI: Our room was fine, but was never cleaned in our 4-day stay, which did not bother us, but you may feel otherwise). I inquired ahead of time as to GF options and was assured that the kitchen is sensitive to food issues and offers plenty of GF options. Not true. The free hot breakfast was fine, but had no variety day to day. They ran out of coffee repeatedly (long wait for more), the baked goods looked yummy, but no GF options. The young people working the buffet were the only exception to the otherwise very pleasant staff. They appeared to hate their job. The "Southern B-B-Q" dinner featured hamburgers and limited uninspired sides (no GF). The "picnic lunch" was mediocre, with a very long wait to get a hamburger. A few more bits of info: Parking near the Terrace hotel was woefully inadequate. The elevators broke down at least 3 different times due to "over heating", so climbing stairs to the 6th floor was an issue. The ice machine on our floor remained broken for our entire stay. The weather was beastly hot (obviously not their fault). The extra activites (kayaks, paddle boards, Swan boats) were all for an unadvertized fee. The swimming pool had an occupancy limit and was at capacity, so you had to wait until people left to be able to enter the fenced pool area. The mini golf was free - and was also tiny and in the worst condition of any I have ever seen. The wooden sides of the boxes were literally crumbling apart, and the "green" had large wrinkles and ridges creating an extra challenge. Not surpirsingly, there was no waiting line to play. BTW, our non-lake-view room faced a mass of unkempt bushes and weeds. The "lake view", for which we could have paid extra, had an expansive view of the black flat roof of the level below with the lake in the distance. (Save your money - you can sit in the comfortable lounge and view the lake). Lastly, our 7.5 hour drive took 11 hours both ways (trying each of the only 2 options we had). Few routes will take you to the lake, and damage from Hurricane Helene has significantly impacted travel in that area, so depending on where you live, you may be in for a rough time reaching your destination. If you don't mind the drive, don't care much about food options and quality, and are content to simply sit outside and admire the lake, this may be a good place for you. We will not be back.

What a spectacular hidden gem right outside of the Asheville/Waynesville area. This is such a…read morebeautiful place with amazing views and photo opps. There is a trail that takes you around the full length of the lake, a great way to get in daily steps while sightseeing. It's in the center of a neighborhood with stunning houses. There's a garden along the trail with a variety of flowers and trees. There's a community pool where you can swim daily for a fee, and a place to kayak, canoe, go boating, etc. Great place to take the family, go out with friends, or to spend the day alone in reflection.