| simple, old-school rooms offer balconies, terraces and/or fireplaces. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include an outdoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub, plus tennis courts and a gym. set on 50 acres of pine forest on top of flat mountain, this relaxed, prairie-style lodge in the nantahala national forest is 2 miles from route 64, 4 miles from highlands and 5 miles from dry falls. the 2- and 3-bedroom cabins have kitchens, balconies and hot tubs. suites in a separate building with a shared lounge and hot tub add kitchenettes, and sitting rooms with tvs. there's also a low-key restaurant, and a lobby with a fireplace, plus porches with rocking chairs
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 2 hr 3
High Hampton (24 min)
Historic district known for 1930s cottages, lakes & the gable-roofed High Hampton Inn. The Dillard House Restaurant (37 min)
Hefty portions of classic Southern fare offered in a historic, charming space with mountain views. Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center (22 min)
Ski resort and skiing Dry Falls (13 min)
Picturesque cascade with a path under the rocks that offers a unique, reverse view of the waterfall. Upper Whitewater Falls (39 min)
Upper section of a cascading 811-ft. waterfall with a white appearance & a 1.6-mi. hiking trail. Bridal Veil Falls (11 min)
Scenic cascade with a walking path under the rocks that offers a reverse view of the waterfall. Lake Glenville (32 min)
High-elevation reservoir with mountain & forest views, offering boating, swimming & waterfall hikes. Cullasaja Falls (23 min)
National forest waterfall cascading through a gorge from 250 ft., with a roadside viewpoint & trail. Whiteside Mountain (15 min)
Scenic mountain featuring moderate & steep hiking trails to a summit with picturesque valley views. Sapphire Valley Ski Area (24 min)
Family-oriented attraction with skiing, boarding & tubing on hills for all skill levels. Silver Run Falls Trailhead (24 min) Whitewater Falls (38 min)
Highest waterfall east of the Rockies, offering 2 overlooks & steep, rugged forest hiking trails. Bust Your Butt Falls (19 min)
Roadside waterfall, a popular spot for cliff jumping, swimming & clambering over rocks. | 
