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Note: Waterfalls
are dangerous. We have many accitents every year where people have
fallen, frequently to their deaths, because they ventured to close
to the edge or, worse, attempted to climb them. Please be careful so
you - and your family - can enjoy your stay and have many pleasant
memories in the years to come. |
NOTE: The Telephone AREA CODE for
Macon County is 828
The first 3 digits of the postal 'ZIP code' are 287
Highlands
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Glen Falls
From Highlands, travel 3 miles south on NC 106. Turn left on the
U.S. Forest Service Rd. with the "Glen Falls" marker. The
1-mile trail to the falls is steep and rough. Glen Falls
actually is a series of three large falls, each dropping
approximately 60 feet.
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Bridal Veil Falls
Just west
of Highlands on US-64, just past Lake Sequayah, is a fun
waterfall: the 120-foot Bridal Veil Falls. There is a little
loop off the highway so you can drive right under the falls,
- perhaps even get a quickie car wash (if the water flow is
sufficient). Highlands is about 40 miles west of Brevard,
the falls about 2 miles further west. The falls are a little
less that 20 miles east of Franklin.
(Our
thanks to Zzyvko Marjanovitch for this description and
directions)
(See also: Dry Falls and Culasaja Falls a little further
west on US-64).
Warning:
US-64 in this area is narrow and winding. Travel is mostly
at speeds under 25 mph. Phone: 526-3765.
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Dry Falls
Dry Falls is just beyond
Bridle Veil Falls in the Nantahala National Forest (on US-64
about 3.5 miles west of Highlands and 16.5 miles east of
Franklin). It is free and you can see it from the road. No,
it's not dry! There is an old log shelter at the trailhead.
The trail descends a series of steps to the base of the
75-foot falls. Not particularly challenging but, wait, you
have to climb back up to the top. If you descend to the base
of the falls, you can walk behind the falls (be prepared to
get wet).
(See also: Bridal Veil Falls, a little further east, and
Culasaja Falls, a little further west on US-64). Phone:
526-3765.
(Our
thanks to Zzyvko Marjanovitch for this description and
directions)
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Cullasaja River Gorge
As the name implies, this is a deep canyon created by the
Cullasaja River. US-64 has been carefully cut out of the
north wall and follows the river all the way to Franklin.
Three major waterfalls grace the route: Bridal Veil Falls
followed by Dry Falls and, finally, Cullasaja Falls.
Cascading about 250 feet it is a fitting climax to the trio.
It is not very visible from the highway and there is no
designated parking area. But there is an extended wide spot
which is well used. The trail to the base of the falls is
steep and rocky. And remember, you have to climb back up
again.
The Cullasaja gorge is between Highlands and Franklin on US-64
which, though very curvy and narrow, is bi-directional and
can accommodate up to medium size recreational vehicles if
driven with great care. Be prepared for a slow but rewarding
ride. Phone: 526-3765.
(Our
thanks to Zzyvko Marjanovitch for this description and
directions)
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Franklin Hotels &
Motels
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Carolina Motel from $90
2601
Georgia Road Hwy, Franklin 28734
Carolina Motel is one of Franklin North Carolina's most beautiful
motels, located in the heart of the Smokey Mountains and
just minuets from gem mines, white water rafting, beautiful
waterfalls and the Cherokee Casino.
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Comfort Inn from $77
313 Cunningham Rd, Franklin 28734
We are situated atop a mountain and offer a panoramic view of the
Smoky Mountains from many of our rooms. We are one mile from
downtown Franklin. We are located near Western Carolina
University, Southwestern Community College and Highlands,
NC. Our close proximity to The Biltmore Estate, Harrah's
Casino, Gem Mining and other mountain activities make our
location central.
All of our rooms have HBO, ESPN, microwave/refrigerator, free high
speed Internet as well as other amenities. Our hotel has the
areas only indoor pool, hot tub and exercise room for our
guest's pleasure. Our hotel also has a free hot continental
breakfast available to our guest every morning. Honeymoon
Suite available.
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Days Inn from $59
1320 E Main St, Franklin 28734
Located in the foothills of the Smokies, Days Inn is located
approximately 65 miles from Asheville Regional Airport.
Recreational facilities include fitness equipment, playground, and
outdoor pool. Every morning, a complimentary continental
breakfast is served. The inn also has exterior corridors,
ice/vending machines, 24-hour front desk, free newspaper,
free parking, free local calls, and express checkout.
Each room has air-conditioning, AM/FM clock radio, desk, hairdryer,
and cable television. Microwaves and refrigerators are
available on request.
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Hampton Inn from $89
244 Cunningham Rd,
Franklin 28734
Pool • Cribs Available • Iron • Connecting
Rooms • Television with Cable • Exercise Gym •
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
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Microtel Inn & Suites from $50
81 Allman Dr, Franklin
28734
Meeting/Banquet Facilities • No Smoking
Rooms/Facilities • Coffee Maker in Room • Hairdryers
Available • Television with Cable • AM/FM Alarm Clock • Safe
Deposit Box • Free Local Telephone Calls • Modem Lines in
Room
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Highlands Hotels &
Motels
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Fire Mountain Inn Cabins
from $170
700 Hickory Hill Rd,
Highlands 28741
Fire Mountain, one of the most unique and spectacular mountaintop
hideaways in America, is located a few miles outside of the
village of Highlands, North Carolina. It is secluded on
hundreds of mountaintop acres. At the highest point on Fire
Mountain, at an elevation of over 4,000 feet, sits a
secluded mountaintop retreat composed of a sophisticated
contemporary Inn, our private and intimate Treehouses, and
real mountaintop luxury Cabins all with long range
mountaintop views.
The Inn, located at the highest point on Fire Mountain, is a modern
day mountain Inn inspired by contemporary art, sculpture,
and an incredible physical setting of unsurpassed beauty.
Each room and suite opens onto an expansive deck or terrace
offering exquisite long range views.
The Treehouses are the most private and secluded accommodations of
the Inn with magnificent views from your room and your deck,
- true mountain intimacy hidden among the treetops of Fire
Mountain.
In the mountaintop Cabins on Fire Mountain you will find modern day
luxury: hand-laid fireplaces made of native stone, hot tubs
on decks, two person Jacuzzi tubs, fully equipped kitchens
and pristine views framed by the Great Smokey Mountains.
Fire Mountain is a mountaintop view retreat with mountain springs,
streams, ponds, waterfalls and hiking trails. This is truly
a most wonderful retreat from the outside world.
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Hampton Inn from $119
NC-106 and Spring St,
Highlands 28741
Iron • Meeting/Banquet Facilities •
Television with Cable • Cribs Available • Connecting Rooms •
In Room Movies • Refrigerator • Hairdryers Available
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Old Edwards Inn and Spa from $180
445 Main St, Highlands 28741
In July, 2004, the Old Edwards Inn and Spa,
a historic property on the corner of Main and Fourth streets
in Highlands, NC, emerged from an extensive two-year long
renovation, restoration and expansion to welcome guests to a
luxury destination spa resort. After more than 40M, the
project boasts a complete renovation to the historic Inn and
restaurant as well as the addition of a world class European
influenced Spa. Listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, the Inn first operated as Central House, a
restaurant and boarding house beginning in 1878. A
three-story addition was completed in 1935. The Old Edwards
Hospitality Group, LLC acquired the property in 2001 and
began the restoration and expansion. The resort includes the
Inn, Spa, Madison?s Restaurant and Wine Garden, and The
Farm, a special events and meeting facility located one mile
from downtown Highlands. The Shops at Old Edwards Inn
include Acorns, an upscale antique and home accessories
boutique and Miss Priss a Lilly Pulitzer Signature Shop. In
2005, further expansion of the downtown property will
introduce an executive board room and conference space just
across Fourth Street from the Inn as well as a fitness
center and lap pool. 15000 square feet will also be added to
The Spa encompassing a men?s and women?s locker room, Swiss
showers, steam rooms, sauna, solarium, spa terrace,
additional spa suites and a Spa Cafe. Complimentary items -
Continental Breakfast, Newspaper, High Speed Internet, Local
Shuttle, Outdoor Parking, Coffee/Tea.
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