More to Explore

For more outdoor activities and unique events in Cashiers, you don’t have to look far. Check out the highlights below:

• Fly Fishing – Jackson County is proclaimed NC’s Trout Capital®, and Cashiers is a major part of the county’s famed WNC Fly Fishing Trail®.  The Tuckasegee or sometimes spelled Tuckaseigee River flow throughout the length of the county and provides ample opportunity for reeling in trout. Visitors are invited to bring their fishing gear and grab a trail map from the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce to explore the abundantly stocked, pristine waters.
• The Village Green is a 13.2 acre park located in the heart of Cashiers, North Carolina, at the crossroads of Highway 64 and Highway 107. Hosting thousands of visitors and over 80 events each year, The Village Green is not only the heart of Cashiers in its location but also in its ability to draw family and friends together in the community. It is a special place where people and nature come together. Stroll the paths of the park around grassy lawns, along wetlands and through the forest glade. Enjoy a picnic lunch with friends. Learn about raptors, honeybees, native plants and bears. Celebrate the seasons and capture treasured moments with family. Discover art, culture and regional heritage. Host a party, wedding, or reunion. Photograph colorful dahlias. Listen to a concert. Dance beneath the stars.
• Gorges State Park located near Sapphire and Lake Toxaway is a 7,709-acre North Carolina state park with endless hiking trails and waterfalls.
• Cornucopia – Considered a local favorite, Cornucopia is consistently named as one of the best porches in Cashiers. A casual spot for lunch, dinner, or the popular Sunday brunch, Cornucopia, like the name suggests, features a variety of dishes tempting to any palate. Locals can’t get enough of the Arabian club, black bean burger, or their most famous and oldest dish, “Wade Hampton’s Downfall.” At dinner, try an entrée that incorporates local flair, like smoked trout from Sunburst Farms or Southern-Fried Farms Chicken. The building, which was originally purchased in 1892 for $27 has a long history of serving locals as a general store, school, post office, and tack shop. Cornucopia is open from March to November and will celebrate its 40th season in 2018.
• Sapphire Ski Resort is only about 5 minutes away from the Crossroads in Cashiers and offers skiing, frozen tubing, and more.
• Silver Run Falls – This easy hike is perfect for beginners or anyone in search of a photogenic waterfall!
• Whitewater Equestrian Center – Find fun for the whole family as you ride horseback through scenic trails in the Cashiers plateau.
• Whiteside Brewing Co – One of six breweries along the popular Jackson County Ale Trail, this Cashiers brewery offers seasonal brews as well as plenty of indoor and outdoor seating along with a large grassy field for the kids to play in.
• Zachary-Tolbert House – This historic house and museum, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers an untouched look at how pioneer settlers lived more than 150 years ago in Cashiers.
• Lake Glenville – With 26-miles of shoreline, seven islands and three gorgeous waterfalls, Lake Glenville is a getaway in itself. One of the highest-elevation lakes east of the Rocky Mountains, Lake Glenville is the largest lake in Jackson County and has earned a reputation as a bass fisherman’s delight. Perfect for boating and water-skiing, Lake Glenville also features a swimming area with a sand beach and trail to High Falls. The surrounding Glenville community includes historic churches and unique shops.

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