Attractions in North Carolina

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• Cashiers

  The Cashiers area includes Sylva, Dillsboro, Cherokee, and Cullowhee. Cashiers is located in Jackson County, North Carolina.

• Franklin

  The Franklin area is located in Macon County, North Carolina.

• Hayesville

  Hayesville is located in Clay County, North Carolina.

• Highlands

  The Highlands area is located in Macon County, North Carolina.

• Murphy

  The Murphy area includes Andrews and Brasstown, Murphy is located in Cherokee County, North Carolina.

Attractions

	Whitewater Falls - Cashiers NC At 411 ft., the highest falls in Eastern America more information
	Whiteside Mountain between Cashiers and Highlands Another mountain with spectacular views more information
	Western North Carolina Wagon Train 56th Annual Wagon Train Andrews NC Thursday, June 27, 2013 - Thursday, July 04, 2013 more information
	Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail, situated in Jackson County, features some of the best trout waters in the Great Smoky Mountains. more information
	Wesser Bald Observation Tower located north of Franklin Provides 360-degree mountain views of the Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains more information
	Turtleback Falls and Rainbow Falls Waterfall boasts rainbows on sunny mornings. more information
	The Clay County Historical and Arts Council Museum Hayesville NC The Clay County Historical & Arts Council Museum is housed in the Old County Jail which was constructed in 1912 and used as a jail until 1972. The Museum displays items pertinent to the history of the area through changing exhibits. more information
	Sliding Rock, Moore Cove, Looking Glass Falls and Courthouse Falls Pisgah National Forest more information
	Scottish Tartans Museum - Franklin This museum is the only one of its kind in the United States more information
	Rufus Morgan Falls Easy one mile loop trail more information
	Nantahala National Forest The Nantahala is the largest of North Carolina's four National Forests. Over 152,000 acres of the forest lie within Macon County. more information
	Mooney Falls - Highlands NC Easy walk makes it worth including this one on your list. more information
	Mingo Falls - Cherokee NC Mingo Falls is on the Cherokee Indian Reservation more information
	Macon County Historical Museum - Downtown Franklin Listed on the National Register of Historic Places more information
	Little Tennessee River Greenway The Little Tennessee River Greenway is one of more than a thousand such trails snaking their way across America turning old canals, abandoned railbeds and forgotten riverbanks into green recreational corridors. more information
	Lake Hiwassee Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Lake Hiwassee is one of the most picturesque vacation retreats in the southeast. more information
	Lake Chatuge - Hayesville NC Beautiful Lake Chatuge sits nestled between North Carolina and Georgia and offers casual recreation and unmatched vistas to all who visit Clay County. more information
	Jackrabbit Mountain Bike and Hiking Trails - Hayesville NC 14 mile mountain biking trail system located on the shore of Lake Chatuge in the southern parts of Nantahala National Forest more information
	Hiking…Bartram Trail - Jones Gap to Whiterock Mountain - Highlands, North Carolina This trail takes you to the rocky face of Whiterock Mtn, with great views down into Tessentee valley and across to the Nantahala Mountains. more information
	Hiking to the Albert Mountain Firetower Albert Mountain is an outstanding and historically significant peak in the Standing Indian Basin section along the Appalachian Trail more information
	Hiking to Standing Indian Mountain from Deep Gap - Macon and Clay County line Standing Indian is the highest mountain South of the Smoky Mtns. in this area (5500 ft.). more information
	Hiking the Yellow Mountain Trail - Highlands, NC The Yellow Mountain Trail is located near Highlands, NC more information
	Glen Falls - Highlands NC From Highlands, travel 3 mi. south on NC 106. Turn left on U.S. Forest Service Rd. with "Glen Falls" marker. One-mile trail to falls is steep and rough. Consists of three large falls, each dropping approx. 60 feet. more information
	Gem Mining in Macon County Mining for ruby and sapphire began in Macon County in 1870. Called corundum, the minerals were mined commercially for abrasives and gave work to many men. Corundum and other minerals, mica and kaolin, were hauled to the railroad by horse and wagon and shipped out of Macon County in large quantities. more information
	Fly Fishing in Cherokee County Cherokee County waters are known to offer some of the best trout fishing around. The town of Andrews is known one of the Trout Capitols in the US. Brown’s fish hatchery produces about 60 percent of trout for the Eastern Market. more information
	Fires Creek National Wildlife Reserve - Hayesville NC Located just five minutes from Hayesville, the Fires Creek National Wildlife Refuge Area offers a pristine environment for hikers, bird watchers, fishermen, or those looking for a beautiful spot for an afternoon picnic. more information
	Dry Falls - Highlands NC Located near U.S. 64, 3.5 mi. west from Highlands, 16.5 mi. east from Franklin. Paved walkway leads to falls from parking area. Walk underneath the 75 ft. falls. more information
	Cullasaja Falls Located 11 miles eastfrom Franklin, this is one of the most scenic drives in Western North Carolina. more information
	Cherokee Homestead Exhibit - Hayesville NC The Cherokee Homestead Exhibit celebrates Clay County's rich Cherokee heritage and culture and offers travelers and students a gateway to Cherokee heritage sites in the North Carolina mountains. more information
	Cashier’s Sliding Rock Cashiers Sliding Rock is a great place to bring the kids and even yourself to play in the cold headwaters of the Chattooga National Wild & Scenic River more information
	Bridal Veil Falls - Highlands NC 2.5 mi. west of Highlands on U.S. 64. Visible from the highway, which at one time routed traffic under the falls. Height 120 ft. more information
	Big Laurel Falls - Nantahala National Forest, Highlands NC Nantahala National Forest more information

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