Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 1 hr 38
Craggy Pinnacle (51 min) Mount Mitchell State Park (1 hr 6) 1 946-acre park on the highest peak east of the Mississippi with camping hiking & panoramic views. Mount Craig (1 hr 15) Mountain outdoor recreation and park Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (51 min) Information center offering history guides maps & mountain views close to trails & a picnic spot. Folk Art Center (22 min.) Galleries of traditional & modern Southern Appalachian crafts with a library & gift shop. Great Craggy Mountains (50 min) Mountain range & recreation spot known for hiking seasonal rhododendron gardens & striking views. Lake Tomahawk Park (10 min.) Scenic park featuring a lakeside trail fishing pier & mountain views plus tennis courts & a pool. Catawba Falls (24 min) Mossy & shady forest trail leading to a series of waterfalls on the Catawba River. Catawba Falls Trailhead (24 min) Hiking Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (23 min.) Heritage region known for its many recreational & cultural activities from nature walks to museums. Western North Carolina Nature Center (24 min.) A zoo exploring flora & fauna of the Southern Appalachian region with more than 60 animal species. Douglas Falls (1 hr 34) Waterfall |