Cradle of Forestry Tours

Plan a trip to see Cradle of Forestry

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination

3.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $869, price is now $537 per person
$537
per person
Dec 30 - Jan 3
just found
Roundtrip flight included
Tampa (TPA) to Asheville (AVL)
17.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Staff were quite friendly and helpful in many areas..check in, security, servers taking drink orders, food court, etc Would definitely go back there

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Cedar Crest Inn

Cedar Crest Inn

3.5 out of 5
Kenilworth
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,517, price is now $828 per person
$828
per person
Jan 10 - Jan 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Asheville (AVL)
18.8/10 Exceptional! (373 reviews)
Clean. Comfortable. Great breakfast. Very close to The Biltmore Estate and convenient to shopping and restaurants.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

The Embers Hotel

The Embers Hotel

4 out of 5
Downtown Blowing Rock
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,377, price is now $875 per person
$875
per person
Jan 15 - Jan 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Miami (MIA) to Asheville (AVL)
19.2/10 Exceptional! (163 reviews)
All the components of a great hotel stay! Excellent staffing, clean room/bathroom, and ideal location with lots of shopping and restaurants! Will definitely visit again!

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Popular places to visit

Sliding Rock which includes a river or creek and forests as well as a large group of people

Sliding Rock

4.5/5(289 reviews)

Skim down the gentle slope and drop into the mountain swimming hole at western North Carolina’s beautiful natural water slide.

Sliding Rock
#TakeAHike

Moore Cove Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Moore Cove Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Pisgah Forest. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

Moore Cove Falls
Pisgah Forest featuring a cascade and forests

Looking Glass Falls

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Looking Glass Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Balsam Grove. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

Looking Glass Falls
The Art Loeb Trail and the Cold Mountain Spur Trail is my all time favorite hike in the Appalachian Mountains. Awesome 360 degree views of the Balsam Mountains from Cold Mountain are well worth the efforts.

Shining Rock Wilderness

You can take time to visit Shining Rock Wilderness during your travels to Canton. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Shining Rock Wilderness
A beautiful and remote waterfall with a nice swimming hole at the base. Visit this in the colder seasons and you might have the place all to yourself. Video guide of the falls: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/courthouse-falls

Courthouse Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Courthouse Falls during your travels in Balsam Grove. Amble around the area's forest, or seek out its hiking trails.

Courthouse Falls

Cradle of Forestry in America

Explore the great outdoors at Cradle of Forestry in America, a lovely green space in Pisgah Forest. Amble around the area's forest, or seek out its hiking trails.

Cradle of Forestry in America

Best Lodging Options Near Cradle of Forestry

Luxury forest retreat with wood stove, vaulted ceilings & pond view

Luxury forest retreat with wood stove, vaulted ceilings & pond view

Canton NC
Luxury forest retreat with wood stove, vaulted ceilings & pond view
Lovely forest retreat with fireplace, full kitchen, front porch, and pond views

Lovely forest retreat with fireplace, full kitchen, front porch, and pond views

Canton NC
Lovely forest retreat with fireplace, full kitchen, front porch, and pond views
Secluded luxury cabins with water views, game table, wood stove & outdoor dining

Secluded luxury cabins with water views, game table, wood stove & outdoor dining

Canton NC
Secluded luxury cabins with water views, game table, wood stove & outdoor dining
Creekside Cottage w/ hot tub, fire pit, fishing

Creekside Cottage w/ hot tub, fire pit, fishing

Cruso NC
Creekside Cottage w/ hot tub, fire pit, fishing
Riverside Cabin with Hot Tub and firepit pet Friendly

Riverside Cabin with Hot Tub and firepit pet Friendly

Canton NC
Riverside Cabin with Hot Tub and firepit pet Friendly
Comfort Inn & Suites Brevard North

Comfort Inn & Suites Brevard North

2.5 out of 5
2228 Asheville Hwy Brevard NC
Comfort Inn & Suites Brevard North
Hampton Inn Brevard

Hampton Inn Brevard

2.5 out of 5
275 Forest Gate Dr. Pisgah Forest NC
Hampton Inn Brevard
Private charming Mountainside Cabin near The Pisgah National Forest.

Private charming Mountainside Cabin near The Pisgah National Forest.

Pisgah Forest NC
Private charming Mountainside Cabin near The Pisgah National Forest.
Mountain Home with Privacy near Pisgah National Forest.

Mountain Home with Privacy near Pisgah National Forest.

Pisgah Forest NC
Mountain Home with Privacy near Pisgah National Forest.
See all 655 properties in Cradle of Forestry
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Black Friday Sale

Limited-time deals: Save up to 50% on select hotels.
Book now

Explore a world of travel with Expedia