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Cashiers is a lovely Jackson County vacation destination located within the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, located just an hour from Asheville via scenic Highway 64. The city, which sits at an elevation of more than 3,500 feet within the gorgeous Nantahala National Forest, is known as a top spot for outdoor recreational activities within western North Carolina, including excellent opportunities for hiking at picturesque Whiteside and Yellow Mountains. Nantahala National Forest and Gorges State Park opportunities for hiking to waterfalls, including Schoolhouse Falls, Silver Run Falls, and Rainbow Falls. Nearby, Lake Glenville offers amazing opportunities for boating, while the Horsepasture and Chattooga National Wild and Scenic Rivers are prime spots for fly fishing. In town, couples can stroll through the beautiful 12-acre outdoor sculpture park at Cashiers NC Park, explore historic sites such as the 1852 Zachary-Tolbert House, or hang out and sample Bavarian-style beers at hip craft brewery Whiteside Brewing, a part of the Jackson County Ale Trail.
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