Hemphill Stables 32 Woods Road, Waynesville, NC 28785, 828-926-0331, Experience the Smoky Mountain National Park by horseback while at these stables that offer two to four hour rides, as well as day trips for groups of four or more and pony rides for children. Reservations are required. 

Queen's Farm Riding Stables 2607 Dellwood Road, Waynesville, NC 28751, 828-926-0718, This equine venue offers one to two hour horse rides year round where you can climb up to 1,000 feet above elevation. Children must be six years of age or older and reservations are required. 

Utah Mountain Riding Stables 796 Utah Mountain Road, Waynesville, NC 28751, 828-926-1143, Open seven days a week from May 1st through November 1st, these stables specialize in one to four hour horse rides for children seven years of age or older. 

Ferguson's Trout Pond Highway 209 North, Waynesville, NC 28745, Lake Junaluska, 828-627-6404, Fish without heading for the backcountry at this trout pond where you do not need a license and all fishing gear is provided. Picnic tables are also on site and fish cleaning services are available.

Lake Junaluska Golf Course 756 Golf Course Road, Waynesville, NC 28786, 828-456-5777, Started in 1919 with nine holes, this golf course now provides 18 holes of challenging play with several holes provides magnificent views of the on site 200 acre lake and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains. more... 

Laurel Ridge Country Club 788 Eagle Nest Road, Waynesville, NC 28786, 828-456-3200, A semiprivate golf community that features an 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course that was designed by Robert Cubb and offers 6,900 yards of enjoyable golfing. 

Springdale Country Club 200 Golfwatch Road, Canton, NC 28716, Located 25 Miles from Asheville, 828-235-8451, 800-553-3027, This 18 hole championship golf course surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains is opened daily to the public. With a 6,812 yard, par 72 course, the Springdale offers a practice facility with a full length driving range, two practice putting greens, and chipping greens with practice bunker. more...