there's abundant meeting and event space, as well as a spa and several restaurants and bars. bright rooms offer flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus baths with rainfall showers and heated-tile floors. some rooms have fireplaces, porches and 4-poster beds. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 am. this upscale spa resort includes several properties within the mountain village of highlands. the resort offers a historic hotel, a contemporary lodge, and cottages and houses, all featuring period antiques, european bedding and italian linens. guests receive a champagne welcome and free valet parking. additional amenities include mineral pools, game and fitness rooms, and a business center Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 2 hr 5
Cullasaja Falls (21 min) National forest waterfall cascading through a gorge from 250 ft., with a roadside viewpoint & trail. Dry Falls (10 min) Picturesque cascade with a path under the rocks that offers a unique, reverse view of the waterfall. Foothills Trail (46 min) Gorges & rivers on a long trail that offers hiking options of every length & difficulty. Lake Glenville (34 min) High-elevation reservoir with mountain & forest views, offering boating, swimming & waterfall hikes. Silver Run Falls Trailhead (26 min) Whiteside Mountain (17 min) Scenic mountain featuring moderate & steep hiking trails to a summit with picturesque valley views. Upper Whitewater Falls (41 min) Upper section of a cascading 811-ft. waterfall with a white appearance & a 1.6-mi. hiking trail. The Dillard House Restaurant (31 min) Hefty portions of classic Southern fare offered in a historic, charming space with mountain views. Sapphire Valley Ski Area (26 min) Family-oriented attraction with skiing, boarding & tubing on hills for all skill levels. Bridal Veil Falls (9 min) Scenic cascade with a walking path under the rocks that offers a reverse view of the waterfall. High Hampton (26 min) Historic district known for 1930s cottages, lakes & the gable-roofed High Hampton Inn. Bust Your Butt Falls (17 min) Roadside waterfall, a popular spot for cliff jumping, swimming & clambering over rocks. Whitewater Falls (40 min) Highest waterfall east of the Rockies, offering 2 overlooks & steep, rugged forest hiking trails. |