Experiences
Pick your kind of fun.
Waterfalls, hikes, lakes, rivers, scenic drives, mountain towns, festivals, and every good reason to load up the car — curated across the Southern Appalachians.
10 experiences
AnchorMoonshiner 28 (NC-28)
Highlands, NC
NC-28 from Deals Gap to Walhalla — tight curves past Fontana Lake, the Nantahala, and Highlands.
AnchorWhiteside Mountain
Highlands, NC
Popular loop hike with dramatic cliffs and sweeping views near Highlands and Cashiers.
AnchorDowntown Highlands
Highlands, NC
Upscale mountain town known for dining, boutiques, waterfalls, arts, and romantic getaways.
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
Scaly Mountain, NC
Winter snow tubing and summer alpine slide near Highlands — small but locally beloved.
AnchorDry Falls
Highlands, NC
Walk behind a 75-ft waterfall just off US-64.
AnchorBridal Veil Falls (Highlands)
Highlands, NC
Roadside waterfall you can drive behind on old US-64.
AnchorCullasaja Falls
Highlands, NC
250-ft waterfall in Cullasaja Gorge — view from a tight pull-off.
Waterfalls
Glen Falls
Glen Falls
Highlands, NC
Three-drop waterfall hike with big climb back to the trailhead.
AnchorWhiteside Mountain Trail
Highlands, NC
Popular loop near Highlands with cliff-edge views over the Nantahala area.
Roan Highlands / Carvers Gap
TN-143, NC
Famous Appalachian Trail bald hike on the NC/TN border with rhododendron blooms and big views.