THINGS TO DO IN CANTON NC

Canton offers a wide variety of outdoor adventures and small-town charm. Explore scenic waterfalls along NC-215, or hike the ever popular trails like Graveyard Fields, Black Balsam Knob, Sams Knob, Devil’s Courthouse and Fryingpan Tower. After a day outside, enjoy Canton’s walkable downtown, where you’ll find local shops and southern-style restaurants.

Canton NC offers a mix of outdoor adventure and unique mill town history. From mountain biking and hiking at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park to the floating and fishing opportunities on the Pigeon River, every traveler will have a unique experience when they visit here.

Yes, Canton has many family-friendly activities, including public parks and playgrounds, easy hiking trails, lakes and rivers for swimming, and kid-friendly farm experiences. There’s even camping near Canton the whole family will love.

Free things to do in Canton include exploring the hiking trails in Pisgah National Forest, swimming, fishing, or tubing the Pigeon River, play at an accessible playground or at Sorrells Street Park’s splashpad, and walk downtown.

Canton NC is known for its annual Labor Day Festival, which is over 100 years old, but plenty of new events are always going on! Explore downtown during Mill Around Town events from April to November, shop local produce and crafts at the seasonal Mill Town Market from May through October. In the summer, enjoy the outdoor concert series, Pickin’ in the Park. Check the events calendar for a current lineup of events in Canton.