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Nantahala Outdoor Center

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Nantahala Outdoor Center is one of the nation’s largest outdoor recreation companies. Over a million guests visit NOC annually to embark on a diverse collection of more than 120 different whitewater rafting and land-based itineraries. Learn to kayak at NOC’s world-renowned Paddling School, soar through the trees on NOC's multiple zip lines, travel to foreign countries with NOC’s Adventure Travel program, test the latest outdoor gear and shop at our three LEED-certified flagship retail stores or enjoy NOC&rs... read more

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13077 Highway 19 West, Bryson City, NC, 28713, United States

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Mon8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tue8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wed8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thu8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fri8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sat8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sun8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4.75,784 reviews
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Dan's profile image
2 years ago

A lot of fun If you're looking for a good time, the Nantahala Outdoor Center is a great place to go. They have guided and unguided trips down the Nantahala in large rafts and smaller "duckies". Everyone is sure to have a good time. 

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2 years ago

Wild & Wet... What a blast we have had rafting several times the last few years on the Nantahala River! Loads of fun. We have gone both follow-a-guide and fully guided. Wildwater Ltd. is a class act. We look forward to going again summer 2009! 

Ken's profile image
2 years ago

Good rafting fun We used these people to set us up for rafting down the river. They did a great job and the equipment was top notch. The staff was very helpful and we all had a good time. 

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2 years ago

NOC If you need ANYTHING for paddle sports, mountain biking, backpacking, hiking, or just chillin' outside, this is the place to go. Located right on the Nantahala river, they have canoe, kayak, raft, and bike rentals. This is one of the first main stops for thru hikers of the Appalachian Trail. There's a couple restaurants, places to picnic, view the river, and a train stop right here. 

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Janel Hedrick Henritz 
4 years ago

WeCome and shop there every year for the past 10 years and spend about 4,000.00 each time until this year, we were forced to wear masks and when we didn’t have them on they told us to leave! Guess what we bought this year? Nothing! You do the math, 4,000.00 over the past 10 years!!!thats 40,000.....guess we will find another store that will accept our money bc let me tell you, I’m sure you will need that money if Biden gets in there and shuts our economy down!!! You will be another company that will go under! Sad! 

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Devin Rivera 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Spencer, best tour guide we’ve ever had on several white water rafting tours. Highly recommended. 5/5 ⭐️ for us. Thanks for such a great experience! 

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Britt Britt 
4 years ago

All was well until we went to order a third drink from the same bartender and then she all of a sudden turned into a rude mask Nazi because her manager was standing there and we had words and left. Not spending anymore money there getting treated like that by an employee when 20 minutes earlier, she had no problem serving us unmasked. 

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Caitlin Herndon 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

I’ve been coming to NOC for years. I’ve done multi day kayak classes and the wilderness survival training, along with individual kayaking. It’s always a great time. Shout out to Brittney, who works at the store and helped me rescue my lost boat yesterday! 

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Leonard Johnson 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

I certainly recommend it! I had the utmost pleasure of visiting 8/20/20, relaxing, and truly enjoying the beauty and the adventure that the river has to offer. The staff was warm and nice! 🙂🙂 

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How is Nantahala Outdoor Center rated?

Nantahala Outdoor Center has a 4.7 star rating with 5,784 reviews. 

When is Nantahala Outdoor Center open?

Nantahala Outdoor Center is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. 

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