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Nantahala Outdoor Center is an outdoor adventure outfitter based in Bryson City, NC. They offer whitewater rafting trips on six rivers: the Nantahala, French Broad, Chattooga, Ocoee, Pigeon, and Chattahoochee. Activities include whitewater rafting, ziplining, kayaking, mountain biking, tubing, and fly fishing.

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4.7· 5,306 reviews on Google
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    Karen Arnold· 2 months ago

    A great place for outdoor adventures. The zipline course has some impressive views. The mega zip has a breathtaking view is super fun. The guided rafting trip was very fun too. They have several other outdoor activities too, such as mountain biking. They have live music, an outdoor bar/restaurant, chairs where you can relax. You can get in the super cold river to cool off. The changing rooms are clean and are great for changing into or out of your swim suit. Whether you stay on site or are just visiting for the day, you will have a great time and it's a great place to spend all day.

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    Tracy Pitt· 2 months ago

    We did the guided white water rafting tour today and it was absolutely amazing!! Our tour guide was Jorge and he was phenomenal!!! We had the best time!!! It was our first time rafting and we highly recommend anyone try this, you will love it!!!

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    Kris Kasprzak· 2 months ago

    What a great outdoor place. If you’ want to go a white water rafting either solo or with a guided tour This is the place to go. The water is Crystal clear cold and the rapids are class zero to class three. I rented a single duck for the 3 1/2 hour excursion. Equipment will taken care of and the place runs like a well oiled machine

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    Bryan Cook· a month ago

    The ropes coarse was fun. The “white” water rafting was relaxing but not adventurous. There photos online are deceptive. There is only one class 3 rapid on the trip. So it isn’t exactly exciting when you expect that the while time.

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Current conditions

69Maybe/ 100 conditions scoreBest day: Sun, Sep 27 (96)

High today

79°F

Wind

7 kt

Gusts 14 kt

Rain chance

59%

Week ahead

Wed79°F59%
Thu70°F51%
Fri77°F15%
Sat79°F1%
Sun78°F1%
Mon81°F3%
Tue82°F7%

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