In The Village

The Village has a full plate of activities and recreation for the entire family. Some of the country's best mountain bike, hiking and horse trails surround the Village. An afternoon horseback riding is just the answer on a breezy summer's day. Take the reins through some of the most beautiful forested mountains in the country, taking in the scenery overlooking Fontana Lake, the Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

The Disc Golf Course, tennis courts, hiking trails, 18 holes of miniature golf at the Hillbilly Putt-Putt and game room are just the start of a beautiful day in the Village. The newly remodeled Recreation Hall is home of the famous Fontana "Floating Dance Floor", which is prized by dancers for its forgiving and comfortable feel. Cloggers and Square Dancers alike come from coast to coast to kick up their heels on this famous dance floor. The hall also hosts a number of events throughout the seasons.

Seasonally scheduled activities add to the special memories of a Fontana vacation.  Activities include campfires, live music, basket and crochet classes, kids arts and crafts, games and relays, softball games, ultimate frisbee, ghost tours, staff hikes, storytelling, yoga, talent shows, karaoke, clogging, and square dancing.

Water sports on today's fun list? The Fontana Village Pool and Lazy River is open in Village center. Rent any type of watercraft and equipment you can imagine at the Fontana Marina. Jet skis, pontoon boats, kayaks and other pleasure craft. We have it all. Located on the beautiful, 30 mile long Fontana Lake, bordered by the Nantahala National Forest on the south shore and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park along it's northern flank, the Village Marina is always one of the summer's hot spots!

For a complete list of all the fun to be had in Fontana Village, download our full 2010 Recreation List.

Stop by the General Store complex, which features basic groceries, Breezy's Gifts, and Hazel Creek Outfitters.  There is also a U.S. Post Office and laundromat for your convenience.  We have a porch filled with rocking chairs and tables to relax or play checkers with the family.  The Ice Cream Parlor serves hand dipped cones, milk shakes, and sundaes - a perfect summer treat!

Fontana Village is rich with history.   The village is located on land that was once the farm of Jesse Gunter.   Take a walk through his original log cabin, built in the 1870's, as you imagine what life was like for mountain folks long ago. 

In 1942 TVA came into Welch Cove to build Fontana Dam.  This transformed the farm into a bustling town of 6,000.   The old elementary school has been rennovated and contains an events hall, card room, and public library.   The Visitor's Center at the top of Fontana Dam has wonderful displays about the construction of the largest dam east of the Rockies.