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Whiteside Mountain

Named for its sheer, white cliffs, this mountain rises more than 2,100 feet above the Nantahala National Forest. A national recreation trail, making a 2-mile loop, winds to the 4,930

Highlands, NC Natural Attractions

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

Highlands, NC Natural Attractions



Dry Falls

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

Highlands, NC Natural Attractions

Things to do Pioneer History near Highlands, NC

Rocky Face Gem Mine

Native & enriched gem mine. Covered, concrete flumes....

Gold City Gem Mine, Jewelry & General Store

Gem Mining, Gold Panning, Gem Cutting & Mounting, Jewelry Store, General Store, Antiques & Specialties...

Moonstone Gem Mine

Native & enriched gem mine....

Old Pressley Sapphire Mine

An original mine. Birthplace of the World's Largest Blue Star Sapphires, "The Star of the Carolinas" and "The Southern Star" ...

Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine

Mine for native gemstones with one of the oldest mining families in North Carolina. Documented by National Geographic Magizi...