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Please confirm Hawkesdene accommodations & RSVP by August 1st, 2025
Please confirm Hawkesdene accommodations & RSVP by August 1st, 2025

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While there'll more than enough excitement at the venue all weekend, some of you may want to go off and explore the beautiful Appalachian mountains and offerings of Western North Carolina. Nantahala National Forest, Fontana Lake, Lake Santeetlah, and much more are just down the road from the venue, with hundreds of miles of gorgeous, pristine hiking in between.
Chatuge Shores Golf Course

Chatuge Shores Golf Course

260 Golf Course Road, Hayesville, NC 28904

Located on the shores of Lake Chatuge, tucked away in the beautiful North Carolina Mountains, Chatuge Shores Golf Course is a public facility offering one of the best golfing experiences in the area. Measuring at 6,498 yards from the back tees, the course offers a challenge for players at all skill levels.

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Nantahala Outdoor Center

13077 U.S. 19, Bryson City, NC 28713

"Join NOC on a wide range of outdoor adventures for any ability level, explore new outdoor skills with our renowned Paddling and SOLO Southeast training schools, access the best in adventure gear at three retail stores, or visit our world-famous Nantahala location — offering adventure, retail, riverside dining, events, and lodging options for your next adventure." Enjoy a day of white water rafting, river kayaking, rock walls, slides, and more just 30 minutes from the venue.

Valley River Vineyards

Valley River Vineyards

4689 Martins Creek Road, Murphy, NC 28906

"When life gets to be too much with the daily grind, come wine with us! "Life On The Vine" is a vineyard lifestyle. You will experience wild life watching, hiking trails, outdoor cooking, picnics by the creek and much more."

Dollywood

Dollywood

2700 Dollywood Parks Boulevard, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Maybe an option for those diehard Dolly guests driving down from Chattanooga! Dollywood is 2.5 hrs north of the venue and offers visitors a kitschy, colorful wonderland of Dolly Parton impersonators, Dolly Parton events, restaurants, and as much merchandise and you can fit on the plane home. Down the road is the famous Pigeon Forge, where you can stretch the adventure out with Ripley's Believe It Or Not, the Smokey Mountain Opry, waterparks, and more.

For all the days along the way
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