Cashiers/Highlands Area
Nestled near the Nantahala National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern North Carolina, the villages of Cashiers and Highlands offer a unique combination of mountain beauty and living. At over 4,000 feet above sea level, the towns are known for its cool refreshing summer climate where the temperature rarely exceeds 78 degrees.
Highlands and Cashiers are renowned for their array of boutiques and specialty shops, which overflow with antiques, jewelry, works of art and handmade indigenous furniture. Local restaurants satisfy every taste, from gourmet to down-home.
Just minutes away, mountains soar to 5,000 feet and hiking paths, waterfalls and scenic overlooks beckon everyone from casual picnickers to seasoned hikers. Recognized as one of the most botanically and geologically significant locations in the world, the Nantahala forest offers camping, whitewater canoeing or rafting for all levels, miles of walking trails and breathtaking undisturbed beauty at every turn.
Only Cashiers and Highlands can offer you this combination of natural beauty and vibrant mountain village life.
