The Southeast Places to See
Toccoa Falls to Cherokee, NC and Gatlinburg, TNGlenn Ella Springs Inn
Glenn Ella Springs Inn is an historic country inn and restaurant located in the mountains. Reservations required.
(877) 456-7541.
www.glenella.com
Tallulah Gorge
The largest canyon east of the Mississippi. It is over 1,000 feet deep and one and one half miles long. There are five waterfalls in the gorge. This is where the Great Wallenda walked across the gorge on the tightrope in the movie "Deliverance".
Tallulah Gorge Scenic Overlook
Located off Hwy. 441 north on the Hwy. 15 loop.
Tallulah Gorge State Park
The entrance is on the right after crossing the bridge in Tallulah Falls. $4 admission fee.
(706) 754-7970.
Clayton
Located on Hwy. 441. Antique shops and unique galleries. Numerous waterfalls and hiking trails in the area.
Mountain City
Home of the Foxfire Museum.
(706) 746-5828.
www.foxfire.org
Dillard
A small town with craft shops, antique and specialty shops. River Vista RV Resort on GA 245/NC 106 outside of Dillard.
Highlands, NC
A quaint mountain retirement town with many novelty shops, Christmas shops, galleries and antique shops, etc. Beautiful drive through the mountains. Many beautiful waterfalls in the area. Outside of Dillard turn right on GA 246/NC 106.
Franklin, NC
Known as the Gem Capital of the World. Beautiful town in the mountains surrounded by gem mines. Known as the Gem Capital of the World. Beautiful town in the mountains surrounded by gem mines.
Whistle Stop Mall
Located in Franklin, it includes 100,00 sq. ft. antique mall and many other shops.
(828) 349-1600.
www.whistlestopantiques.com
Dillsboro, NC
A small town with a variety of novelty and craft shops. Visit the Riverwood Shops too. Great Smoky Mountain Railway ride.
(800) 872-4681. (828) 586-8811. www.gsmr.com
Outside Dillsboro
Take Hwy. 74/441 west to go to Cherokee, Blue Ridge Mountains, Gatlinburg, etc. Take Hwy. 74/23 east to go towards Asheville.