| the upscale rooms and suites are split across a 1915 mansion and 2 lakeside buildings. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all have elegant, period-style furnishings and decor, and free wi-fi, while most also have fireplaces, wet bars, whirlpool tubs and balconies/patios with lake views. breakfast is available for a fee. surrounded by the nantahala and pisgah national forest, this luxury waterfront golf resort on the shores of lake toxaway is 3. 5 miles from us route 64 and 6 miles from rainbow falls. other amenities include tennis courts, a driving range, a gym and an outdoor pool, plus hiking trails and a golf course (fee)
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 1 hr 51
Lake Glenville (48 min)
High-elevation reservoir with mountain & forest views, offering boating, swimming & waterfall hikes. Whitewater Falls (25 min)
Highest waterfall east of the Rockies, offering 2 overlooks & steep, rugged forest hiking trails. Lake Jocassee (1 hr 45)
7,500-acre reservoir in Devil's Fork State Park, with boat ramps, scuba diving & many fish species. Turtleback Falls (19 min)
A cascade accessible via hiking trails, popular for picnicking & photos when trees turn red in fall. Whiteside Mountain (43 min)
Scenic mountain featuring moderate & steep hiking trails to a summit with picturesque valley views. Devil's Courthouse (51 min)
5,719-ft. mountain offering a half-mile hiking trail to the summit for panoramic vistas. Schoolhouse Falls (15 min)
Waterfall and camping Sassafras Mountain (49 min)
The state's highest point, this peak offers varied trails & an observation deck with sweeping views. Rainbow Falls (15 min)
Hiking destination offering a trail along a stream leading to a waterfall with misty overlooks. High Hampton (35 min)
Historic district known for 1930s cottages, lakes & the gable-roofed High Hampton Inn. Sapphire Valley Ski Area (25 min)
Family-oriented attraction with skiing, boarding & tubing on hills for all skill levels. Gorges State Park (14 min)
Rainforest rising to 2,000 ft. with waterfalls, trout streams, rugged trails & large visitor center. Upper Whitewater Falls (25 min)
Upper section of a cascading 811-ft. waterfall with a white appearance & a 1.6-mi. hiking trail. | 
