Another vote for flatwater kayaking and fishing on Lake Santeelah.
We enjoy driving the Cherohala Skyway between Robbnsvile and Tellico TN. On the Tennessee end, take the drive to Bald River Falls and, if you like putting around on Forest Service roads, it's a nice drive through Cherokee NF back to FS81 in Nantahala NF outside Robbinsville.
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest if you like to hike. Nantahala Outdoor Center had some great rafting trips from mild to wild. Great Smoky Mountain Railroad out of Bryson City is pretty neat. Cade's Cove s worth a visit if you've never been. Same for Clingmans Dome.
Great area - hope you have fun.
