Best 42 things to do in Jefferson, NC

Float the New River at your own pace

Choose a solo or shared kayak for time on the river in Todd

Experience guided fly fishing with expert instruction in scenic mountain waters.

Learn fly fishing with small-group instruction for any skill level

Float the slow-moving New River with options for canoe, kayak, or SUP

Float a scenic, slow-moving stretch of the New River in Todd, NC

Play your own music on the New River with a Bluetooth speaker rental

Tube the Watauga River from the Watauga Outpost

Float with your own cooler on the New River

Sleep in a treehouse with riverside camping amenities

Explore Boone’s top pubs with a beer expert on a fun two-hour walking crawl

Flow through Vinyasa poses atop a paddleboard while soaking in tranquil lake views.

Paddle Price Lake while learning about local flora and fauna on a fun 2-hour session

Learn about local ecology on a scenic half-day hike tailored to your skill level.

Spend a full day scaling diverse routes with expert instruction for all skill levels

Ride Class III–IV rapids and enjoy a riverside lunch in Nolichucky Gorge

Paddle Class III and IV rapids through Pisgah National Forest

Cave in the morning, then raft Class I–III rapids on the Watauga River