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Alarka
is a tiny community located in Swain County, just south of Bryson City. It lies within the Nantahala National Forest and is just a short drive to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This mountainous, western part of South Carolina contains some of the highest peaks in the state, in what is known as, "The Quiet Side of the Smokies." Unlimited recreational activities are available. Swain County alone offers 43 hiking trails, 7 horseback riding trails, 7 bike trails and 10 beautiful waterfalls. You're just minutes to the Nantahala River, which is one of the country's most popular white water rafting rivers, and beautiful Fontana Lake, with the highest dam east of the Rockies. Other recreational pursuits include trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking, golf, skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. The Nantahala National Forest has over 600 miles of trails for hiking and backpacking, including part of the Appalachian Trail and a 35-mile section of the Bartram Trail. Nearby points of interest include Clingmans Dome, the Great Smoky Mountain Railway, the Cherokee Indian Reservation Casinos, the city of Asheville, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In addition, the back roads and small towns throughout the region offer endless opportunities for exploration, antiquing and lots of great scenery photography buffs.
Surrounding areas: Bryson City, North Carolina (5.4 mi), Nantahala Gorge, North Carolina (6.6 mi), Almond, North Carolina (6.8 mi), Whittier, North Carolina (7.4 mi), Dillsboro, North Carolina (10.9 mi), Cherokee, North Carolina (11.1 mi), Franklin, North Carolina (12.4 mi)
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Alarka Vacation Rentals
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Alarka Hotels and Resorts
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| Charleston Inn | 208 Arlington Ave | Bryson City, NC | 4.8 mi. | (828) 488-4644 | | Nantahala Village Mountain Resort | 9400 Hwy 19 West | Bryson City, NC | 5.4 mi. | (828) 488-2826 | | Sleep Inn | 500 SPG St | Bryson City, NC | 5.4 mi. | (828) 488-0326 | | Ela Motor Court | 5280 Ela Rd | Bryson City, NC | 7.4 mi. | (828) 488-2284 | | Lloyd's On The River | 5370 Ela Rd | Bryson City, NC | 7.5 mi. | (828) 488-3767 | | Best Western River Escape Inn And Suites | 248 Wbi Dr | Dillsboro, NC | 10.9 mi. | (828) 586-6060 | | Mountain Creek Cottages | 162 Dicks CRK Rd | Dillsboro, NC | 10.9 mi. | (704) 586-6042 | | Comfort Suites | 35 Hwy 441 North | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-3500 | | Days Inn Smokey Mountain Inn | 660 Painttown Rd | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-2300 | | Econo Lodge | Us Hwy 19 | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-4575 | | Fairfield Inn & Suite - Cherokee | 568 Painttown Rd | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-0400 | | Hampton Inn | 185 Tsalagi Rd | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-3115 | | Holiday Inn Cherokee | Hwy 19 W | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-9181 | | Holiday Inn Expres Hotel & Suites | 376 Paint Town Rd | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-3113 | | Holiday Inn | Hwy 19 S | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-9181 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 674 Casino Trl | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-7800 | | Quality Inn-cherokee | US 441 N Byp | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-4702 | | Ramada Limited | 196 Painttown Rd | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-4231 | | Sleep Inn | Hwy 441 Pob 1956 | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-4730 | | Travelodge | Acquoni Rd | Cherokee, NC | 11.1 mi. | (828) 497-2226 | | Days Inn | 1320 E Main St | Franklin, NC | 12.0 mi. | (828) 524-6491 | | Snow Hill Inn | 531 Snow HL Rd | Franklin, NC | 12.3 mi. | (828) 369-2100 | | Comfort Inn | Hwy 23/74 | Sylva, NC | 12.4 mi. | (828) 586-3315 | | Baymont Inn-Cherokee/Smoky MTNS | 1455 Acquoni Rd | Cherokee, NC | 12.5 mi. | (828) 497-2102 | | Best Western Great Smokies Inn | 1636 Acquoni Rd | Cherokee, NC | 12.5 mi. | (828) 497-2020 | | Hampton Inn | 244 Cunningham Rd | Franklin, NC | 12.7 mi. | (828) 369-0600 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 81 Allman Dr | Franklin, NC | 13.6 mi. | (828) 349-9000 | | University Inn | 563 N Country CLB Dr | Cullowhee, NC | 15.4 mi. | (828) 293-5442 | | Microtel Inn & Suites Robbinsville | 107 Rodney Orr By-Pass | Robbinsville, NC | 20.5 mi. | (828) 479-6772 | | San-ran Motel | | Robbinsville, NC | 20.5 mi. | (828) 479-3256 | | Balsam Mountain Inn | Balsam MTN Inn Rd | Balsam, NC | 20.9 mi. | (704) 456-9498 | | Best Western Mountainbrook Inn | 1021 Soco Rd Hwy 19 | Maggie Valley, NC | 22.7 mi. | (828) 926-3962 | | Maggie Valley Holiday Motel Inc | 851 Seco Rd | Maggie Valley, NC | 22.7 mi. | (828) 926-1186 | | Andrews Valley Inn | Beavercreek Rd | Andrews, NC | 23.8 mi. | (888) 777-7901 | | Best Western Mountainbrook Inn | 3811 Soco Rd | Maggie Valley, NC | 24.7 mi. | (828) 926-3962 | | Meadowlark Motel | 2878 Soco Rd | Maggie Valley, NC | 24.7 mi. | (828) 926-1717 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 3777 Soco Rd | Maggie Valley, NC | 24.7 mi. | (888) 771-7171 | | Ramada LTD | 4048 Soco Rd | Maggie Valley, NC | 24.7 mi. | (828) 926-7800 | | Gazebo Inn | 417 Airport Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 24.7 mi. | (865) 436-2222 | | Jack Huff's Motor Lodge | 204 Cherokee Orchard Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 24.7 mi. | (865) 436-5171 |
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| Freeze House Bed And Breakfast | 71 Sylvan Heights | Sylva, NC | 12.4 mi. | (828) 586-8161 |
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Alarka Weather & Climate
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The Mountains of North Carolina range from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet and topography affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Snow may fall in March, but by May, things warm up with daytime highs in the 80s. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common in the summertime. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur in the mountains. It's not unusual to have warm temperatures in the valleys and snow in the higher areas. In the lowlands, snows of one inch or more occur just 1-5 times per year. More frequent and deeper snows fall at the higher elevations.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
24°F |
5.39 in. |
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| February |
52°F |
25°F |
4.89 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
32°F |
5.76 in. |
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| April |
68°F |
38°F |
4.09 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
49°F |
4.90 in. |
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| June |
81°F |
57°F |
4.49 in. |
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| July |
84°F |
61°F |
4.09 in. |
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| August |
83°F |
61°F |
4.48 in. |
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| September |
77°F |
55°F |
3.94 in. |
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| October |
69°F |
41°F |
3.29 in. |
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| November |
59°F |
32°F |
4.58 in. |
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| December |
50°F |
26°F |
4.57 in. |
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Alarka Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located about 44 miles northwest of Alarka in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located approximately 51 miles east of Alarka in Asheville, North Carolina, the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located roughly 67 miles northeast of Alarka in Greeneville, Tennessee, and finally the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located around 73 miles southeast of Alarka in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Alarka Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 11.1 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 11.1 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 22.7 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 30.7 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 30.7 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 36.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 87.7 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 115.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Smoky Mountain Country Club | Whittier | NC | 7.2 mi. | | | Franklin Golf Course | Franklin | NC | 12.4 mi. | | | Mill Creek Country Club | Franklin | NC | 12.4 mi. | | | Highlands Cove | Highlands | NC | 24.8 mi. | | | Trillium Links & Lake Club | Cashiers | NC | 25.7 mi. | | | Lake Junaluska Golf Course | Waynesville | NC | 27.6 mi. | | | Laurel Ridge Country Club | Waynesville | NC | 27.6 mi. | | | Laurel Valley Country Club | Townsend | TN | 28.3 mi. | | | Chatuge Shores Golf Course | Hayesville | NC | 29.8 mi. | | | Mountain Harbour Golf & Yacht Club | Hayesville | NC | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 22.7 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 24.7 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 60.0 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 104.5 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 104.5 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 106.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Black Rock Mountain State Park | | GA | 31.4 mi. | | | Chatuge State Park | | GA | 34.1 mi. | | | Moccasin Creek State Park | | GA | 36.3 mi. | | | Oconee State Park | | SC | 39.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 47.7 mi. | (History) | | East Tennessee Discovery Center | Knoxville | TN | 49.7 mi. | (Science) | | Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture | Knoxville | TN | 49.7 mi. | (Art) | | Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville | TN | 49.7 mi. | (Art) | | East Tennessee Historical Society Museum | Knoxville | TN | 49.7 mi. | (History) | | South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 52.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 54.1 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 49.7 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 53.0 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 68.8 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 107.4 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 107.4 mi. | |
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