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Great Smoky Mountains of Jackson County
Are you planning a trip to Jackson County and the Great Smoky Mountains? We have everything you need to know about the area and the beautiful North Carolina Mountains. Jackson County covers 491 square miles that have plenty of wonderful mountain lodging options and great activities to help you escape your everyday life.

Whatever it is you are looking for in your trip, Jackson County has it. Once you’ve found the right Great Smoky Mountain cabin, or a friendly bed & breakfast in Jackson County, you will be ready to start you adventure in the North Carolina Mountains. If you enjoy fishing, the Tuckasegee River and many lakes and streams offer superb options, or you can take in the mountain scenery and wildlife on one of the area’s many hiking trails. Maybe you want to test your golf game and you can do just that on one of Jackson County’s many classic mountain golf courses. There’s so much just waiting for you to enjoy in North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains.

Jackson County - Wonderful Waterfalls

Waterfalls are a key geographic feature of Jackson County. The county is home to dozens of spectacular falls, including the highest waterfall east of the Rockies – the 411-foot Whitewater Falls near Cashiers.

The Jackson County Visitors Guide includes a map to 19 beautiful waterfalls throughout the county, while the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce provides an audio-taped self-guided tour of waterfalls in the Cashiers area, complete with map and description.

Spend a warm day amidst the cool spray of the falls! Contact the Jackson County Visitors Center for more details at (800) 962-1911.

Directions to Whitewater Falls:
(1). From Cashiers, drive south on N.C. Highway 107 for 9.3 miles.
(2). Just after crossing into South Carolina, turn left at the sign for Whitewater Falls.
(There is also a sign directing people to S.C. Highway 130)
(3). Proceed 2.3 miles to the intersection of S.C. Highway 130 and turn left.
(This becomes N.C. Highway 281 at the North Carolina state line)
(4). Once back in North Carolina, you'll see a sign for the entrance to Whitewater Falls.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Jackson County serves as the eastern gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which attracts the most visitors annually of any national park. The 800-square-mile park, shared by North Carolina and Tennessee, is considered one of the most ecologically diverse of the parks in the national system.

The Great Smoky Mountains get their unusual name from the mist-like blue haze that often covers the peaks. This haze is produced by the moist environment of streams and waterfalls interacting with the thick vegetation. The Cherokee name for the area, Shaconage, means “place of blue smoke.”

The park provides many of the highest peaks in the Eastern U.S., with 16 mountains exceeding 6,000 feet. The Cherokee Indians were the earliest settlers in the Great Smokies.

Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping and rock climbing are very popular in the park, which is also the only one in the national system that does not charge an entrance fee.

Cashiers N.C. is not only beautiful, its a beautiful feeling, too.......

Lake Glenville North Carolina

Lake Glenville, at an elevation of 3500 feet MSL, is the highest lake east of the Mississippi and one of the 10 most beautiful lakes in America. Lake Glenville is 4.5 miles long, covering 1470 acres, has 26 miles of shoreline, and has a maximum depth of 125 feet. Hurricane, Norton, Mill, Cedar and Pine Creeks feed Lake Glenville and are the head waters of the west fork of the Tuckasegee River.

Highlands North Carolina Chamber of Commerce

Highlands NC has been a mountain respite for over a century allowing our visitors to unwind while being treated to the finest amenities.

Highlands N.C.features several spas for those requiring special attention. Highlands NC accommodations range from historic inns and quaint bed and breakfasts to hotels and cabins. Highlands NC Homes are available for rent by the week or month.

For your dining experience, you may sample various culinary cuisines from over twenty Highlands NC restaurants including five who have been awarded the coveted Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Nature is never far away with Highlands NC waterfalls, hiking trails, and varied outdoor adventures awaiting you. You can experience llama treks to all terrain vehicle tours through the forests. White water rafting is nearby. For those less adventurous, there is horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, tennis, and golf.

If you are looking for a cultural experience, Highlands NC has a professional summer stock theater at the Highlands Playhouse, the 25th anniversary of Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music concerts, the American Museum of Cut and Engraved Glass, improvisation at the Instant Theater, and varied other productions. The Center for Life Enrichment offers several classes each week on varied topics. Enjoy the auction at Scudders or shows at various art galleries.

Several Highlands NC non profits have events throughout the year. Check our calendar for events by the Highlands Historical Society, Bascom Louise Gallery, The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center, Carpe Diem Farms, the Art League of Highlands, the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, and Mountain Garden Club.

Shopping in Highlands NC little village includes unique shops featuring art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, crafts, home furnishing, and a broad range of retail selections not found at your neighborhood mall.

Young people can enjoy programs at the Highlands Nature Center, Instant Theater, Highlands Playhouse, and the Highlands Recreation Center.

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