White Oak Day Trips
Sightseeing
Sunday drive & stroll
Head to the Fines Creek Cafe for a bite to eat, then drive the Rattler toward Hot Springs. Drive to Max Patch for a short hike to see panoramic views of Mount Mitchell and the Great Smoky Mountains. Pack a picnic to enjoy at Max Patch. Bring a fishing pole to fish the Max Patch Pond.
(Check hours for each location prior to leaving)
227 locals recommend
Max Patch
Max Patch RoadSunday drive & stroll
Head to the Fines Creek Cafe for a bite to eat, then drive the Rattler toward Hot Springs. Drive to Max Patch for a short hike to see panoramic views of Mount Mitchell and the Great Smoky Mountains. Pack a picnic to enjoy at Max Patch. Bring a fishing pole to fish the Max Patch Pond.
(Check hours for each location prior to leaving)
Walk the Deep Creek sections of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
No pets are allowed on the trails.
Bring water shoes to walk in the refreshing streams and view many waterfalls at this location.
Tubing is permitted on portions of the river. Plan ahead to rent your tubes.
Stop by Deep Creek Winery after completing your time on the Deep Creek Trails. Enjoy the views and munch on a charcuterie board. I recommend the salami and Amish cheese.
Take the Blue Ridge Parkway back home. Hike a strenuous, but short hike to Waterrock Knob. If you are prepared with water and hiking supplies, hike on to Browning Knob and discover a crashed plane site.
Stop at Boojum for dinner and brews.
24 locals recommend
Deep Creek Winery
405 Johnathan WalkWalk the Deep Creek sections of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
No pets are allowed on the trails.
Bring water shoes to walk in the refreshing streams and view many waterfalls at this location.
Tubing is permitted on portions of the river. Plan ahead to rent your tubes.
Stop by Deep Creek Winery after completing your time on the Deep Creek Trails. Enjoy the views and munch on a charcuterie board. I recommend the salami and Amish cheese.
Take the Blue Ridge Parkway back home. Hike a strenuous, but short hike to Waterrock Knob. If you are prepared with water and hiking supplies, hike on to Browning Knob and discover a crashed plane site.
Stop at Boojum for dinner and brews.
Navigate to the Big Creek Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains. Hike 1.4 miles to Midnight Hole, a deep, picturesque pool below a 6' falls.
Hike a little further to Mouse Creek Falls. After the hike, take a drive to the Bush’s Best Beans Family Cafe for a delicious lunch. Then, take the scenic Foothills Parkway on the return drive.
15 locals recommend
Mouse Creek Falls
Navigate to the Big Creek Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains. Hike 1.4 miles to Midnight Hole, a deep, picturesque pool below a 6' falls.
Hike a little further to Mouse Creek Falls. After the hike, take a drive to the Bush’s Best Beans Family Cafe for a delicious lunch. Then, take the scenic Foothills Parkway on the return drive.
Food scene
Do you like a good meal, great beer and creekside ambience? This is the restaurant for you.
48 locals recommend
BearWaters Brewing Company: Creekside
4352 Soco RdDo you like a good meal, great beer and creekside ambience? This is the restaurant for you.
Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main StGood food and great brews!
Haywood 209 Cafe
3360 Crabtree RdGreat place for a nice meal with friendly service.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Cataloochee is 24 mountain miles from White Oak. We enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Cataloochee.
231 locals recommend
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdCataloochee is 24 mountain miles from White Oak. We enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Cataloochee.
Snow Activities
Tube World is so much fun in the winter! Check the details on their website for hours and pricing.
40 locals recommend
Cataloochee Tube World in Maggie Valley
4721 Soco RdTube World is so much fun in the winter! Check the details on their website for hours and pricing.