Attractions in or near Cashiers, N.C.:


Nantahala Outdoor Center
White water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, fly fishing and more!
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Sliding Rock
Sliding Rock is a naturally occurring 60-foot waterslide with a seven-foot deep pool that has been developed by the US Forest Service into a recreation area. Website - Click Here

Whitewater Falls
Whitewater Falls on the Whitewater River is the last river in the Jocassee Gorge area just before you reach South Carolina. It's the highest falls east of the Mississippi River (411 ft) according to some sources and is truly a very beautiful waterfall. - Click Here

Whiteside Mountain Trail
The trail begins as an old logger trail that was also once used as a road for a shuttle bus that would carry people up to the top of the lookout point. Follow this leisure stroll to the top. Once you arrive, you will see fantastic 210 degree view. Overlooking the cliffs keep a sharp eye for the peregrine falcons. These amazing birds will captivate you as you watch them soar through the air. - Click Here

Gem Mining
Franklin is known as the Gem Capital and there are many Gem Mines located in the Cowee Valley north and west from Franklin. However, just a short drive west from Highlands on Hwy 64W (Franklin Road) is Jackson Hole Trading Post with a recently installed powered water sluice and mud from the area in order that you can do your own mining. It is fun and relaxing and the children love it. For more information call Jackson Hole Trading Post at 524-5850.

Smoky Mountain Railroad
Is a fun year round adventure. These are several different routes through the mountains as well as different traveling styles from open air to club coach to enjoy the ride. Saturday night there is a gourmet dinner train featuring a four-course meal and cocktails. During the summer months the railroad offers Raft & Rail. Travel 22 miles by rail then a two-hour rafting trip down 8 miles of the Nantahala River. A picnic lunch, hot shower and transportation back to the train depot are included. Bring your children and grandchildren to visit "Thomas the Train". Thomas visits each summer and offers 10 half-hour trips through the mountains each day. For reservations call 800-872-4681 or visit their website Click Here

Golf Courses in Cashiers:

High Hampton Inn & Country Club, Hwy 107 S, Cashiers, NC 28717, (828)743-2450
18 hole, 6012 yds, Par 71, CR-N/A, S-N/A (resort)

Trillium Links & Lake Club, 48 Links Drive, Cashiers, NC 28717, (828)743-4251
18 hole, 6505 yds, Par 71, CR-72.4, S-134 (public)

(Please note some courses are public and some are private as noted above)