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A wooden house with a deck and stairs leading to a platform, surrounded by dense greenery and a river.

A wooden deck with a staircase leading to a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A sunlit room with large windows, a glass table, and a cushioned seating area.

1. Rivers Edge

Cullowhee

LaVonda

S$665

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A wooden deck with a railing, wooden chairs with cushions, and a view of a forested area.

A rural landscape with a large tree, a fenced path, and solar panels.

A living room with two grey sofas, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a window with a view of trees.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

2. Riverfront Cabin w/ Mtn Views in Tuckasegee!

Cullowhee

Bobbie

S$559

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a stone accent wall.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall, a reception desk, and a patterned curtain.

A modern bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and bar stools.

A long, narrow hallway with large windows on one side, allowing natural light to enter.

3. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Sylva

Philip

S$158

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Dillsboro

Cynthia

S$138

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A micro hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is by Wyndham.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A reception area with a reception desk, a large window with curtains, and a sign for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM'.

5. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

Sylva

Jaiveer

S$133

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and an American flag.

A modern hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a wall mural of a sunset.

6. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

Sylva

Roberto

S$134

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

A compact living space with a TV, a dining table, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe with a hanging rack.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There's a dining table with chairs and a small ottoman.

7. Hotel Sylva

Sylva

Gretchen

S$198

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A window with a view of a tree and a pathway.

A small office space with a desk, chair, and a mounted television.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a desk with a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A train station with a covered waiting area and a small building in the background.

8. Economy Inn Sylva

Sylva

Laquan

S$123

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

Sylva

Telissa

S$148

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A porch with a view of a lush green landscape and a mountain in the distance.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

10. Balsam Mountain Inn

Balsam

Phillip

S$116

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A modern hotel with a curved roof structure, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

11. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Cherokee

Steven

S$117

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

12. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Cherokee

Alice

S$133

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

13. Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee

Elaine

S$99

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone facade, and landscaped garden.

A patio with a fire pit, wicker chairs, and a decorative planter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

14. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Waynesville

Anonymous traveller

S$132

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A dining area with a mix of booths and tables, a patterned carpet, and a window with a view of greenery.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

Whittier

Brian

S$86

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel breakfast area with a refrigerator, fruit bowls, and a coffee station.

A building with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a sign indicating it is the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.

16. Quality Inn Franklin

Franklin

Nancy

S$157

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

A rustic log cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a television, a fireplace, and a coffee machine.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

17. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Whittier

Juanita

S$89

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

An outdoor seating area with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a view of the parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

18. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee

Wayne

S$110

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, brick facade, and a well-lit sign.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with a kitchenette area, including a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, a microwave, and a small dining table with chairs.

A Holiday Inn Express reception desk with a man standing behind it, a large sign with the hotel name, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Cherokee

Anita

S$98

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

A compact room with wooden paneling, a microwave, a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, a television, and a dresser.

A room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.

20. Two Rivers Lodge

Bryson City

Tabitha R

S$107

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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A calm lake surrounded by dense forests during sunset.

Lake Glenville

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Perched at 3,494 feet, Lake Glenville is the highest elevation lake east of the Mississippi River. Rent a pontoon boat to explore its pristine waters and discover three accessible waterfalls along its 26-mile shoreline.

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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush green foliage.

High Falls Trail

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

This 150-foot waterfall transforms dramatically during dam releases into one of North Carolina's most powerful cascades. Hike the forest trail for spectacular views during high flows.

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Judaculla Rock

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Ancient Cherokee petroglyphs cover this sacred stone with over 1,500 mysterious designs. View the carvings from the boardwalk while learning about Judaculla, the legendary giant said to have left his handprint here.

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Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

10.0/10 (5 reviews)

The Ramsey Centre at WCU hosts exciting Catamounts basketball games and various events. Experience the electric atmosphere of "The Lair" while enjoying collegiate sports or attending concerts and performances.

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Arrowmont Stables

Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains on guided horseback rides through stunning vistas and peaceful creeks. Trails accommodate all skill levels, with morning rides offering the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Roy Taylor Forest

Roy Taylor Forest showcases the Great Smoky Mountains' healthiest hardwoods, transformed from logging site to biodiversity haven. Explore 28 miles of scenic OHV trails or hike to panoramic mountain overlooks.

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Hawkins Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hawkins Knob during your travels in Cullowhee. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Hickory Flat Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hickory Flat Knob during your travels in Cullowhee. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Learn more about Cullowhee

Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, this college town offers scenic hiking trails and outdoor adventures. Explore Western Carolina University's campus or take a refreshing dip in nearby Lake Glenville's crystal-clear waters.

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A snow-covered road winding through a forest at sunset.

Top Cullowhee Hotel Reviews

Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO

10/10 Excellent

"The view off back por h was beautiful. The room was nice but there were spiderwebs everywhere"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay!"

Bay Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We will definitely be back. It was clean and quiet."

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Just got back home from a four night stay. Perfect for our purpose of exploring the area. Great restaurants, nice balcony room overlooking the river. Indoor pool was so nice too and clean. Breakfasts had a good selection. Highly recommend."

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful and courteous, there was plenty of self-parking and we were provide with coffee round the clock, There's restaurants within walking distance offering (offering pancakes & waffles, hot food and salad bars - buffet style service, burger joint, DQ, and a family style restaurant) over all very nice place to stay."

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and price was great for a last minute, overnight stay."

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely clean and maintained..great continental breakfast.. easy access in and out."

Dillard House

10/10 Excellent

"They are in the process of constructing the facilities. It will be a resort when done. All rooms have been made new. The room smelled like a new house (perfect). The havac system controls had no instructions and the buttons were not labeled. A minor thing that I am sure will be corrected. Outstanding facility. They must of spent millions on shrubbery alone. The horses are beautiful and friendly."

Newfound Lodge on the river

10/10 Excellent

"Nothing fancy but perfect for what I needed and the view of the river was amazing. The staff was on point"