Places to visit near

Cullowhee

Cullowhee is a town in Jackson district, North Carolina, United States of about 6,228 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Little Rocky Mountain, Balsam Gap and Waterrock Knob.

35.3137° N, 83.1765° WPop. 6,228

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km71
Must-see160
Notable35
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cullowhee

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:27 pm

98 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cullowhee
  2. Rocky Faceviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Waterrock Knobviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Balsam Gapviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Richland Balsamviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Little Rocky Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cullowhee
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cullowhee?

Little Rocky Mountain (viewpoint, about 17 km), Balsam Gap (viewpoint, about 20 km), Waterrock Knob (viewpoint, about 21 km), Richland Balsam (viewpoint, about 22 km), Rocky Face (viewpoint, about 4 km), Berry Mountain (viewpoint, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cullowhee?

71 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 waterfalls, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cullowhee?

Rocky Face, about 4 km by road; Berry Mountain (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Cullowhee?

McGuire Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Frady Cove Dam (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cullowhee?

Start in Cullowhee, visit Rocky Face, then Waterrock Knob, then Balsam Gap, then Richland Balsam, then Little Rocky Mountain, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.