Macon County, NC

Nantahala National Forest

The Nantahala National Forest encompasses more than a half-million acres of pristine woodlands. Elevations from a high of 5,800 feet to a low of 1,200

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Smoky Mountain Host of NC Inc.

Smoky Mountain Host of NC Inc. is a private, non-profit organization promoting travel and tourism in the counties of:

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Highlands Area Waterfalls

Bridal Veil Falls, located at US 64/28 W., cascades 120 feet over the highway. Dry Falls also at US 64/28 W. is a 75-foot waterfall that visitors can walk behind. Glen Falls, at Hwy. 106 S., is a series of three large falls, dropping approximately 60

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Franklin Flea/Craft Market

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Cartoogechaye Creek Campground

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Dry Falls

Less than a mile from Bridal Veil Falls, Dry Falls drops 80 feet, 40

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Bascom Louise Gallery

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African Violets By Fredericks, Inc.

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Ray & Sandy's Log Retreat

Beautiful log cabin. Sleeps 10 featuring 2

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Signature Properties

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Glen Falls

There are several beautiful falls and accompanying cascades here that drop 640 feet in only a half-mile. So, though the well-maintained trail to the 70-, 60-, and 15

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Jackson Hole Trading Post

Cleanest gem mine around! Located on Waterfall Dr. between Franklin and Highlands on Hwy. 64

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