Clyde is a paradise for adventure enthusiasts. The town is situated next to the Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, which feature some of the most spectacular vistas of beautiful and rugged mountain scenery, and the best recreational opportunities in eastern North America including hiking, trekking, white water rafting, and camping. Nearby Maggie Valley is home to the Cataloochee Ski slopes with facilities for all classes of skiers. Camping and outdoor living are at their best in the forests and campgrounds in Haywood County. If you are looking for a place with some gorgeous natural views, drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, which provides stunning, long-range views and close-up looks at the natural and cultural history of the southern Appalachian Mountains. Golfing is one of the major recreational activities that offers a wide selection of challenging 18-hole, par 72 courses in Clyde – all within a few minutes walk from Clyde vacation homes. Peep in on the rich history of the town at its quaint museums and sample a great variety of locally produced wines at the beautiful wineries in the nearby towns of Asheville and Waynesville. Some other places of interest nearby across the border in Tennessee include Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, and Cades Cove. The Cherokee Indian Reservation, Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore House Estate in Asheville are in North Carolina itself.
Clyde houses hundreds of shops, outlets and boutiques that line the quaint streets around the vacation house rentals in Clyde. For more upscale shopping, drive to the town of Asheville that offers you a fascinating range of branded outlets, designer stores and plush galleries that feature beautiful artworks and traditional handicrafts and paintings made by local artists. The town of Clyde is known for good old-fashioned Southern hospitality and delights. You can whet your appetite with Southern Fried Chicken or Chicken Fried Steak and then wash it all down with a tall glass of iced tea, which is, as we all know, the “house wine of the South.” No matter which of the Clyde house rentals you choose, you will be met with warmth, kindness and big Southern hospitality making you wish you were always on vacation.