The City of Balsam, NC
Facebook
Twitter
Google
Balsam is a small town in the state of North Carolina. The largest nearby city to Balsam is Sevierville, approximately 36 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Balsam, including Clydes Restaurant, Hardee's of Waynesville - No 2, Big Mountain Barbeque, Red Barn Auctions and Huddle House Restaurant. For a larger selection of Balsam restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Balsam Golf Courses, Ski Resorts, Botanical Gardens, Casinos and/or Museums, including the Haywood Community College Arboretum, Lake Junaluska Golf Course, Maggie Valley Resort & Country Club, Waynesville Country Club Inn (Blue Ridge/Carolina Course at Waynesville Country Club Inn) and Cataloochee Ski Area. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Balsam please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Balsam:
- Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT)
Balsam, North Carolina Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Balsam
In the month of December, Balsam experiences an average high temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 24 degrees with an average rainfall of 4.04 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Balsam with daytime temperatures averaging 80 degrees in the summer, and 49 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Balsam to receive an average of 4.4 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.77 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 96 degrees in the summer and as low as -22 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Balsam should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 67 degrees, and nighttime lows of 38.
Page 1 of 3
Balsam, North Carolina Attractions
1
Bent Creek Golf Resort - , Gatlinburg, The Bent Creek Golf Resort is an 18 hole resort golf course in Sevier County Tennessee. This course is located in the city of Gatlinburg. Tee times are accepted up to 365 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 423-436-3947.
Address: 3919 E Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
2
Cataloochee Ski Area - Maggie Valley, Cataloochee is a ski area located near Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The area has fourteen ski slopes and trails. about 25% of the slopes are rated beginner, 50% intermediate, and 25% advanced. With a top elevation of 5,400 feet, Cataloochee has a maximum vertical drop of 740 feet. The slopes are accessed by five chair lifts and two carpet lifts. Typical of North Carolina ski areas, Cataloochee relies primarily on man-made snow for its slopes.
3
Dollywood - , Pigeon Forge, Dollywood is a theme park owned by country music singer Dolly Parton and the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. It is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Dollywood has 3,000 people on its payroll, making it the largest employer in that community.
4
Eagle's Landing Golf Club - , Sevierville, The Eagle's Landing Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Sevier County Tennessee. This course is located in the city of Sevierville. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 423-429-4223.
Address: 1556 Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37876
5
Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge -South/North - Etowah, The Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge -South/North is an 18 hole resort golf course in Henderson County North Carolina. This course is located in the city of Etowah, . Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 828-891-7141.
Address: 450 Brickyard Rd, Etowah, NC 28729
6
Franklin Golf Course - Franklin, The Franklin Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Macon County North Carolina. This course is located in the city of Franklin, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 828-524-2288.
Address: 255 First Fairway Dr, Franklin, NC 28734
7
Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course - , Pigeon Forge, The Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Sevier County Tennessee. This course is located in the city of Pigeon Forge. Tee times are accepted up to 30 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 423-453-3912.
Address: 520 Dollywood Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
8
Great Smokies Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort - Asheville, The Great Smokies Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort is an 18 hole resort golf course in Buncombe County North Carolina. This course is located in the city of Asheville, . Tee times are accepted up to 365 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 828-253-5874.
Address: 1 Holiday Inn Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
9
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The border between Tennessee and North Carolina runs northeast to southwest through the centerline of the park. It is the most visited national park in the US.
10
Harrah's Cherokee - Cherokee, Harrah's Cherokee Casino is a casino that can be found on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina. The casino is owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and operated by Harrah's Entertainment. This is currently the only casino in the state of North Carolina.
Page 1 of 3
Page 1 of 29
Balsam, North Carolina Hotels
Page 1 of 29
1 of 7
Balsam, North Carolina Restaurants
This is a list of Balsam Steak & Seafood Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Steak & Barbecue Restaurants and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
Page 1 of 7
Balsam Articles
Published August 5, 2011
Gatlinburg Tennessee is a fun tourist town abutting the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with kitsch family attractions like the Mystery Theater and Ripley's
Published December 15, 2010
Gatlinburg Tennessee is a city with plenty to offer for traveling families. There are literally dozens of attractions, shops and restaurants packed into several blocks.
Published September 26, 2010
Road trip through the Great Smoky Mountains past Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis. While driving through Memphis we saw the gigantic stainless-steel Great American Pyramid arena in the middle of the city, the focal point of the city's skyline since 1991.
