Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 1 hr 50
High Hampton (11 min) Historic district known for 1930s cottages, lakes & the gable-roofed High Hampton Inn. Silver Run Falls Trailhead (12 min) Sapphire Valley Ski Area (6 min) Family-oriented attraction with skiing, boarding & tubing on hills for all skill levels. Whiteside Mountain (19 min) Scenic mountain featuring moderate & steep hiking trails to a summit with picturesque valley views. Gorges State Park (13 min) Rainforest rising to 2,000 ft. with waterfalls, trout streams, rugged trails & large visitor center. Lake Glenville (24 min) High-elevation reservoir with mountain & forest views, offering boating, swimming & waterfall hikes. Bridal Veil Falls (26 min) Scenic cascade with a walking path under the rocks that offers a reverse view of the waterfall. Whitewater Falls (24 min) Highest waterfall east of the Rockies, offering 2 overlooks & steep, rugged forest hiking trails. Dry Falls (28 min) Picturesque cascade with a path under the rocks that offers a unique, reverse view of the waterfall. Cullasaja Falls (39 min) National forest waterfall cascading through a gorge from 250 ft., with a roadside viewpoint & trail. Rainbow Falls (14 min) Hiking destination offering a trail along a stream leading to a waterfall with misty overlooks. Schoolhouse Falls (32 min) Waterfall and camping Turtleback Falls (18 min) A cascade accessible via hiking trails, popular for picnicking & photos when trees turn red in fall. Upper Whitewater Falls (24 min) Upper section of a cascading 811-ft. waterfall with a white appearance & a 1.6-mi. hiking trail. |