Maggies Gift Shop

0.3 mi

Great little shop with cool knives from hunting and fishing knives to throwing stars and katanas…read more The owners(?) were very nice and willing to show us all the items we were interested in including some they thought we would be interested in too. Prices all varied so you could find something within budget. The coolest part was their knife maker who carved handles from antlers and bone came in with new knives and we got to see them all - amazing works of art and so many unique designs If you are looking for a new blade you'll find something here. Lots of pocket knives too. Easy parking and prices were fair.

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Black Balsam Outdoors

1.0

12.4 mi

Attempted to buy a $150 top. Woman at cash register called police because I did not have a bra on…read moreunder my top. Needless to say I did not buy the top. EXCUSE me--what I wear in your store is not your business.

From the owner: Our business specializes in outdoor gear, clothing, lifestyle clothes and accessories, and gift…read moreitems. We are brand new located right on Main St. in Sylva, NC.

Sylva, North Carolina is so beautiful!

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Flipside Boardshop Maggie Valley

(3 reviews)

1.1 mi

Flipside is in a small unassuming building just past the Cataloochee ski area and has an…read moreexponentially larger inventory of boots & snowboards than any other place I have been in NC. They also have a large selection of wax, stickers, snowboarding clothes, and skateboards and have cool snowboarding videos playing while you browse. I was in need of a lot of handholding selecting a new pair of boots and the sales guy was super knowledgeable, patient and helpful. They also offer unlimited free heat moldings. I wouldn't have even thought to go a half size down than my shoe size but now my boots fit like a glove! Thanks so much Flipside!

OMG I love the store and the owners some really good peoples. They do sooo much for the skate and…read moresnow community. They are very knowledgeable about anything you may have questions about from you first setup to just buying socks. Can't speak enough of this lil mom and pop shop definitely a Gem in the heart of Maggie Valley. Oh yeah support your local board shops. Rock on flipside.

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Knockout Firewood

(6 reviews)

34.0 mi

We own a rental cabin, and we can't always be there for a delivery…read more No problem, Knockout Firewood to the rescue. Fast, affordable, and easy. We never have anything to worry about

There's not much to say about this, but it's good! Easy roadside stop, nicely bundled, kiln-dried…read morefirewood. Self service, good prices ($5 a bundle as of December 2024), and it burns nice. There is a cash drop box or you can use Venmo or Apple Pay. Nice for those rental cabins!

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tuckaseegee fly shop

4.8

(5 reviews)

12.4 mi

We had another great trip with Dale Collins yesterday! He is one of the most accommodating,…read morepatient, and knowledgeable guides out there. Several nice rainbows were brought to the boat during the morning, as well as a brown or two. Dale was quick to change up the fly patterns if the bite slowed down which always got it started again. A spring trip is already in the plans for us to take another float trip with TFS. If you have not used this shop, or are new to western NC fishing, try these guys out. You will be glad you did!!!

38 dollars?! for 5 size 20 or so zebra midge 2 mopflys and one little nymph? Always been super…read morecool and really nice dudes to me but I feel like that's a little insane.

Smoky Mountain Sky Camp

18.1 mi

The place is a magical disconnect. Every time I get back to the property I'm wowed by scenery and…read morealso impressed by the continuous upgrades to guest comfort. I'm semi-local and already planning my next visit. The owner/operators are attentive and it's obvious they care.

From the owner: Off-Grid Tree House Glamping bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cherokee…read moreNational Forest. Private and secluded glamping near hiking, rafting, zip-lines, horseback, and mountain biking trails. Treehouses have solar power, comfy queen beds, heated rain collection shower, private composting toilet, outdoor kitchenette, and private fire ring lounge. Emphasis on Leave No Trace Principles, Conservation, and Appreciation of Nature.

Treehouse #3 on a beautiful spring day.

Private fire pit area at Treehouse #3

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Interior

Tuckaseegee Fly Shop

6.0 mi

Great place to get your fly fishing gear. Staff is always nice and helpful. Great selection of…read moreflies in stock. Prices are reasonable.

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Nantahala Outdoor Center

The price of the reservations to do water rafting is extremely affordable for the fun experience…read moreyou get. We had a blast. The staff are amazing! The customer care was just that...caring! We had someone who last minute could not come and we planned on just eating the cost of their reservation as it was considered a same day cancel, we had no expectations at all. As we checked in, without a prompt to credit us, the check-in lady said "well we don't usually do refunds for same day cancels but how abt I apply that reservation fee towards a picture package and water shoe rentals?" We were pleasantly shocked! That was above and beyond customer care and I have worked in the customer service industry for years! The reservations included your PFDs and a warm water shirt if you chose to wear one. The training was informative and light hearted. No scare tactics just some good ole jokes and fun while learning to stay safe out on the water. Our tour guide, James, was funny, full of fun facts, and knew how to keep us safe but laughing the entire trip down the river. If you're on the fence about taking this adventure...don't be! NOC has got you covered!

absolutely loved this place. Very nice, rooms were clean and neat, guides were very knowledgeable…read more I did enjoy the rafting more so than the zip lines, but that's just a personal preference. I would advise if youre doing both to go rafting in the afternoon and zip lining in the morning. The river water is cold and personally would be too cold for a morning trip

Andy and Donna Ferris Sebastian, FL 9/26/23

Plenty of chairs to sit and relax. This isn't "us" but someone our age. LOL

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Part of the climbing activities area. Children can pretend to be pirates.

Wander North Georgia

A must stop in Clayton! An outdoorsy gals dream! Great selection of clothing, shoes, gifts and…read moregear. Super friendly staff and decent prices. The photo booth is a great edition! The perfect spot if you need to wander around or if you actually need some new gear :)

I want to live in this store. Everything you could possibly want for yourself or as a gift for…read moresomeone else, they will have. Had a ton of stuff in the clearance section marked down to crazy low prices. Such a wide variety of books and kids stuff downstairs as well as really cute eclectic items. I went twice in two days because after the first time I knew there was so much more I wanted to get. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. When they source their items you can tell the thought that is behind each and every single thing and that there is some meaning. They also had a photo booth, how sweet is that!

Interior of store

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Bryson City Outdoors

I didn't shop in the store but instead stopped in for a beer. It has lots of outdoor seating on…read morepicnic tables. Dog friendly. A good place to take a break while walking around downtown. Staff was very nice and beer was good.

BLUF: A store featuring quality outdoor gear that is uniquely connected to a taproom…read more Generally the best stores in Bryson City are on Main Street, not Everett Street. Specifically, I am a big fan of the BC stores including BC Outdoors, BC Market on the Square and BC Bakery. Regarding Bryson City Outdoors, they are connected to a tap hours so gear on the left and beer on the right. What's not to love? If you don't love beer they have wine too! Much to my surprise, I skipped the beer and went for gear. After perusing fleece jackets, hiking shoes, headlamps and the such, I landed on a new pair of socks. Not that I needed anything but the employees were so kind I just had to support this local business somehow. Hmm, maybe I should have gotten a pint after all. Lots of good stuff and quality brands for the whole family - all nicely organized. Overall, a great place located on the corner of Main Street and Everett. Most definitely one of the best stores in town.

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Take A Hike Mountain Outfitters

My husband packed for our trip to black mountain in a rush and forgot to put his shorts in his bag…read more I'm sure they are sitting on our bed back in Charlotte, meanwhile it's in the 80s in Black Mountain this week. On a recommendation from our super nice server at The Open Oven restaurant, we stopped in to Take a Hike to grad a pair from him. We we happy to see that they allow pets/dogs in the store so that one of us wasn't stuck in the car with the pups. The store has tons of great clothes, shoes, socks and other supplies you might want for hiking. Big names like Prana, North Face, Patagonia etc. He got a pair of shorts from the clearance section and I found a handy Kavu sling purse. Win-win

Great local outdoor store. Love shopping local and how chill this place is…read more Upon entering, staff always greet you. Small town feels. There is typically plenty of parking in the lot or nearby. Standard small town hours. The shop is clean and organized. They have a good sampling of outdoor gear. Lots of seasonal clothing, some camping gear and backpacks and some Knick knacks such as hydration tabs and stickers. There is a sale rack in back. Everything is very pricy as goes with outdoor gear shops especially small ones. I would still argue that it's pretty similar to the standard- not more expensive than REI or the like. I'd definitely recommend this place for a stop in. They have a nice curated selection. Plus it's always the season for a fun new outdoor toy to inspire you to get outside ;)