Cashiers NC has been a mountain family resort destination for many many years. Before air conditioning, families from the lowlands would make the trek to Cashiers to enjoy the cool mountain weather.
Today families still come to Cashiers to enjoy a mountain getaway.
Cashiers is upscale, but accessible. It's beautiful and off to itself. (It does have a nearby fraternal twin in Highlands.) There are many great places to stay that fit into the budget of most families.
Great Places to Stay in Cashiers NC
Cashiers NC has many great family-friendly places to stay. These range from the classic High Hampton Inn to numerous cabins and vacation rental homes. Cashiers is one of those places where were you are staying is part of the attraction.
If you are happy with a chain motel, Cashiers is not the place.
Cashiers NC Things to Do
Hiking and enjoying the scenery are tops on the list of things to do in Cashiers. There are many hiking trails with great treats for you. There are many waterfalls nearby. http://mountainlovers.com/content_activities_hiking.asp
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Canoeing and tubing are nearby on the French Broad and Tuckasegee Rivers. Headwaters Outfitters and TJ's are two canoeing outfitters nearby.
Family whitewater rafting is an hour away on the Tuckaseigee River and about 1.5 hours away on the Nantahala River. Bigger whitewater can be found on the Chatooga about 2 hours away.
In the winter, Sapphire Valley Ski Area offers beginner family skiing and snow tubing.
Horseback Riding, gem mining and other attractions are nearby.