For Kids

Adventure At Every Age

Jackson County is a prime spot for family-friendly fun. Whether it’s a lakefront beach or swimming hole beneath a waterfall, kids of all ages will have plenty to do.

American Museum of the House Cat

The House Cat Museum is a collection of 30 years of everything dealing with the house cat. It started with a single…

Balsam Lake

Built by Mead Corp. as a retreat for paper company executives, Balsam Lake passed to the national forest in the early…

Blue Ridge Snorkel Trial

Explore the underwater wonders of the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail in Jackson County at East LaPorte River Park. The snorkel…

The Cashiers Ramble StoryWalk

While strolling through the Village Green, children can enjoy the Storywalk with regularly changing features! A…

Elk in Cherokee

The elk in Cherokee are truly a magnificent sight to behold. Elk can commonly be seen grazing the fields surrounding the…

Grimshawes Post Office

Nestled in the shadow of Whiteside Mountain, stands a little one-room wooden shack. Grimshawes Post Office served as the…

Kid's Bike Park at Tuck Greenway

The Jackson County Greenway Kids’ Bike Park features a 750-foot bike trail suited for beginner bikers. Located…

Mountain Farm Museum

Located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mountain Farm Museum simulates a 19th-century farm, complete with…

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The North Carolina Arboretum

With 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, family-friendly nature education programs, and 65 acres of cultivated…

Pines Recreation Area

No rip tides or sharks to worry about in this glistening mountain lake. Take a swim or paddle board in the clear waters…

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