McGhee Tyson Airport 2 hr 44
Wayah Bald (48 min) High-altitude, treeless open area in Nantahala National Forest with trails & an observation tower. The Dillard House Restaurant (17 min) Hefty portions of classic Southern fare offered in a historic, charming space with mountain views. Rabun Bald (33 min) A 4,696-foot peak with a 6-mile trail & a wooden viewing platform for wilderness & mountain views. Dry Falls (35 min) Picturesque cascade with a path under the rocks that offers a unique, reverse view of the waterfall. Bridal Veil Falls (37 min) Scenic cascade with a walking path under the rocks that offers a reverse view of the waterfall. Highlands Aerial Park (22 min) Zip line and nature Standing Indian Mountain (45 min) Mountain, camping, hiking, and backpacking Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center (25 min) Ski resort and skiing Bust Your Butt Falls (28 min) Roadside waterfall, a popular spot for cliff jumping, swimming & clambering over rocks. Cullasaja Falls (24 min) National forest waterfall cascading through a gorge from 250 ft., with a roadside viewpoint & trail. |