Gorges State Park

The view from Gorges State Park in western NC.
The view from Gorges State Park in western NC.
Drift falls. Hidden at the end of Rainbow Falls Trail
Frozen Creek Access-the trail is all downhill at first and then up on the way out!

Popular places to visit

Whitewater Falls near Cashiers in the mountains of North Carolina, USA. There is a paved trail to see the magnnificent falls.

Whitewater Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Whitewater Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cashiers. Wander around the forests or enjoy the area's cafes.

Whitewater Falls
A view of a customer purchasing some rustic pumpkins.

Cashiers Farmers Market

Enjoy an outing to Cashiers Farmers Market during your stay in Cashiers. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Cashiers Farmers Market
An aerial view of a red barn and sawmill by a mountain stream in western North Carolina, USA.

The Village Green

Enjoy the mountain views and explore The Village Green, a lovely green space in Cashiers. Wander around the forests or enjoy the area's cafes.

The Village Green
Lake Jocassee, the gorgeous blue heart of the Jocassee Gorges, is actually a man-made lake. It was created when the Jocassee Dam was built in 1973. ... flooding the town. Attakulla Lodge, an old hotel, is still standing at the bottom of Lake Jocassee, under 300 feet of water. You can dive here and see a gas station and the cemetery.

Devils Fork State Park

You can take time to visit Devils Fork State Park during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Devils Fork State Park

Toxaway Game Land

You can take time to visit Toxaway Game Land during your travels to Sapphire. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.

Toxaway Game Land

Lake Toxaway

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Toxaway during your travels in Lake Toxaway. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Lake Toxaway

Top Gorges State Park Hotel Deals

Brook Trout Inn

Brook Trout Inn

3.5 out of 5
19259 Rosman Hwy Sapphire NC
Brook Trout Inn
Greystone Inn

Greystone Inn

3.5 out of 5
220 Greystone Ln Lake Toxaway NC
Greystone Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

2.5 out of 5
3245 US Highway 64 E Sapphire NC
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
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