The North Carolina Mountains

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  • 1. Cullasaja Gorge

    West of Highlands via U.S. Route 64 toward Franklin, the Cullasaja Gorge (cul-lah-SAY-jah) is a 7½-mile gorge passing the Cullasaja River, Lake Sequoyah, and several waterfalls, including Bridal Veil Falls, Dry Falls, Quarry Falls, and the 200-foot Cullasaja Falls. The gorge and falls are in the Nantahala National Forest. Rocks around waterfalls are slippery, and it is dangerous to try to cross the top of the falls.

    U.S. 64, Highlands, North Carolina, 28741, USA
    828-524–6441-Nantahala Ranger Station, Nantahala National Forest

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    Rate Includes: Free
  • 2. Highlands Botanical Garden and Biological Station

    In the center of Highlands, the Highlands Botanical Garden, run by Western Carolina University, is a 30-acre biological reserve of native plants. There's also a small nature center, open seasonally.

    930 Horse Cove Rd., Highlands, North Carolina, 28741, USA
    828-526–2602

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    Rate Includes: Free, Daily, dawn to dusk
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