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Old Pressley Sapphire Mine
Two miles off I40, Exit #33 • Waynesville, NC 28786
Canton
828-648-0620
One of the world's largest Blue Star sapphires were discovered at this mine where you can search for sapphires and other gems. A screen, bucket, and shovel are provided and hillside digging is permitted. more... map

Canton Area Historical Museum
36 Park Street • Waynesville, NC 28786
Adjacent to Canton City Hall
828-646-3412
Displays about the settling of the Pigeon River area are displayed at this museum that contains an extensive artifact collection that includes records and pictures of the early times and the continual development of the areas along the Pigeon River. map
Haywood Arts Regional Theater
250 Pigeon Strret • Waynesville, NC 28786
P.O Box 1024
828-456-6322
The region's award winning theater company, performing a year round schedule of plays and musicals from its home, the Performing Arts Center at the Shelton House in downtown Waynesville. This beautiful state of the art facility situated on an eight acre national historic site opened in 1997 and sits in the shadow of Cold Mountain. HART's productions have attracted audiences from throughout the region for more than two decades. map
Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts
307 Shelton Street • Waynesville, NC 28786
828-452-1551
Located in the historic Shelton House which was built in 1875 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this museum features comprehensive exhibits of 19th century crafts and furniture, as well as Native American artifacts, unique pottery, quilts, baskets, sculptured porcelain, and dulcimers. map

Santa's Land Theme Park & Zoo
Route 1 Box 134-A • Waynesville, NC 28719
Cherokee
828-497-9191
You can enjoy live theatre, watch the baby bears being fed, ride the Famous Rudicoaster, pet the reindeer in the petting zoo, see exotic animals and birds, visit Santa and the Christmas shop, and ride a paddle boat to Monkey Island and see some of the largest golf fish in the country while visiting this very unique park and zoo. more... map
Waynesville Recreation Park
Marshall Street and Vance Street
828-456-8577
A wide variety of sports and other activities are available at this scenic park that includes volleyball courts, tennis courts, a children's playground, picnic facilities, an outdoor pool, and a lighted track for jogging and walking. map

Silohouse Vineyard and Winery
950 Walker Road • Waynesville, NC 28786
828-456-5408
Situated on three acres on the eastern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains at an elevation of 3,200 feet, this winery specializes in Cabernet, Sauvignon, and Chardonnay varietal wines with wine tastings available. map