Macon
County is the ultimate example of what makes Western North
Carolina Mountain Country so polular. You can thrill to
fast-paced whitewater rafting down the Nantahala River or enjoy
a quiet paddle in a rented canoe on the Cullasaja River near
Cullasaja. You can pan for gold in a real, honest-to-goodness
mine or dig for gems. You can mount a trained trail horse and go
horseback riding or use your own two feet and go hiking on some
of the hundreds of great hiking trails in Macon County. You can
get on one of those new-fangled Segways (they'll make sure you
know how) and take a tour on two wheels that you'll never
forget.
If you need a respite from touring, drop in at Franklane Lanes &
Skateway where there is a long menu of good, clean, fun things
to enjoy. Or you can experience the novelty of Franklin's
Scottish Tartans Museum. There's only one other like it and it
is in, of course, Scotland.
Highlands
is host every year to a lot of folks who know they have found
their paradise in the mountains. Fire Mountain, one of the most
unique and spectacular mountaintop hideaways in America, sits at
4,000 plus feet. Sure, it has a conventional Inn as well as
cabins (all with long-range views) but how about treehouses!
Down, in town, is the beautifully restored Old Edwards Inn and
Spa, a historic property on the corner of Main and Fourth
streets.
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Finally, as a thundering conclusion, you've got to take the
drive through the Cullasaja River Gorge. Here, the US-64
right-of-way has been carved out of the north wall of this deep
canyon (not for larger RVs). There are three major waterfalls to
be viewed along this route: Bridal Veil Falls followed by Dry
Falls and, finally, Cullasaja Falls. Ah, yes, Cullasaja Falls;
cascading about 250 feet it is a fitting climax to the trio.
Asheville will probably be your launch point in your search for a
new home in this mountain paradise. In
WNC-Tour-Guide.com,
our sister web site, you
can let you computer mouse lead you to descriptions of the many
attractions and adventures Western North Carolina mountains have
to offer. Then via our directories of the real estate agencies
in each of our mountain counties, you can contact someone to
learn what may be available to meet your needs, desires and
budget. Or, fill out our simple form
and we will contact those agencies we feel may be best staffed
to assist you in your search. And, while you're looking, we have
included links to convenient, comfortable
hotels and motels any
of which would delight in being your host. And, yes, you can
make instant, on-line reservations and receive an immediate,
printed confirmation.
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