Maggie's Guidebook--Lake Santeetlah
Food
NOTE--Robbinsville is a tiny town and good dining options are limited! Also, this is a dry county so most places don't serve alcohol
Our favorite dining spot in the area. In the opposite direction as Robbinsville, on the road headed toward the Tail of the Dragon. Good pizza, burgers, salad, etc. next to the beautiful Cheoah River. Alcohol served, including a decent selection of local beers on tap. Reservations recommended, otherwise you may have to wait.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tapoco Tavern
14981 Tapoco RdOur favorite dining spot in the area. In the opposite direction as Robbinsville, on the road headed toward the Tail of the Dragon. Good pizza, burgers, salad, etc. next to the beautiful Cheoah River. Alcohol served, including a decent selection of local beers on tap. Reservations recommended, otherwise you may have to wait.
Fine dining in a pretty setting. On the other side of the lake, ~25 minute drive. Reservations required, no kids under 12 (I think…maybe call them to make sure).
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Snowbird Mountain Lodge
4633 Santeetlah RdFine dining in a pretty setting. On the other side of the lake, ~25 minute drive. Reservations required, no kids under 12 (I think…maybe call them to make sure).
El Pacifico
429 Rodney Orr BypassGood basic Mexican food, nice people
Good lunch spot--BBQ, burgers, sandwiches. Tiny little building almost hidden in a parking lot. Very limited hours/days but worth a visit if they’re open.
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
T.Dubbs
448 Rodney Orr BypassGood lunch spot--BBQ, burgers, sandwiches. Tiny little building almost hidden in a parking lot. Very limited hours/days but worth a visit if they’re open.
Solid diner-type food. Up the hill near the courthouse
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lynn's Place
237 E Main StSolid diner-type food. Up the hill near the courthouse
A big menu that includes an interesting mix of Italian and Mexican options, decent pizza. Not fancy but solid! Nice people.
Cafe de Olla Italian Restaurant
A big menu that includes an interesting mix of Italian and Mexican options, decent pizza. Not fancy but solid! Nice people.
Activities in the area
Close to the cabin, a good place to rent a boat for the day or the week.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Santeetlah Marina & Outfitters
1 Marina DrClose to the cabin, a good place to rent a boat for the day or the week.
Boat rental place on the other side of the lake, typically a bit cheaper than the Marina
Deyton Camp Boat Dock 270 Deyton Camp Road Robbinsville NC 28771
270 Deyton Camp RdBoat rental place on the other side of the lake, typically a bit cheaper than the Marina
Old growth forest with trees up to 20 ft in diameter, nice 2 mile hike. 20 minute drive
106 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
5410 Joyce Kilmer RdOld growth forest with trees up to 20 ft in diameter, nice 2 mile hike. 20 minute drive
Short hike to a pretty waterfall. About 10 minutes from the Cabin.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yellow Creek Falls
Yellow Creek FallsShort hike to a pretty waterfall. About 10 minutes from the Cabin.
Whitewater rafting, ziplines, and other outdoor adventures. About 40 min away.
446 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Whitewater rafting, ziplines, and other outdoor adventures. About 40 min away.
Hiking trail with several pretty waterfalls. In the summer you can tube down the river. Near Bryson City, about 50 min from the cabin.
92 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Deep Creek Trail Trailhead
West Deep Creek RoadHiking trail with several pretty waterfalls. In the summer you can tube down the river. Near Bryson City, about 50 min from the cabin.
Honey and mead tastings, small gift shop. On the way to Robbinsville.
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wehrloom Honey
257 Willie Colvin RdHoney and mead tastings, small gift shop. On the way to Robbinsville.
The best way to see the lake is with the kayaks, canoe or stand-up paddleboard! Paddles and lifejackets are in the downstairs storage area
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lake Santeetlah
The best way to see the lake is with the kayaks, canoe or stand-up paddleboard! Paddles and lifejackets are in the downstairs storage area
A nice sandy beach area, perfect for swimming. A short drive from the cabin, just past Cheoah Campground.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cheoah Point Beach
A nice sandy beach area, perfect for swimming. A short drive from the cabin, just past Cheoah Campground.
Huckleberry Knob
Great hike, beautiful 360 degree mountain views!
43 mile scenic byway that climbs and twists through the mountains into Tennessee
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cherohala skyway
225 Massey Branch Rd43 mile scenic byway that climbs and twists through the mountains into Tennessee
Curvy scenic mountain road—318 curves in 11 miles. A very popular destination for motorcyclists and sports car enthusiasts—be careful!!!
93 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tail of the Dragon
17555 Tapoco RdCurvy scenic mountain road—318 curves in 11 miles. A very popular destination for motorcyclists and sports car enthusiasts—be careful!!!
Consejos sobre la ciudad
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Smoky Mountain Kayak Fishing
www.smokymountainkayakfishing.com
Guided kayak fishing on Lake Santeetlah and other surrounding mountain lakes. They also rent fishing kayaks and can deliver to the cabin.