Jackson district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Cullowhee

Cullowhee is a town in Jackson district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 6,228 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 waterfalls and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Little Rocky Mountain (17 km), Balsam Gap (20 km) and Waterrock Knob (21 km).

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Cullowhee, North Carolina
Cullowhee, Jackson district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cullowhee at a glance

Location
Jackson district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 6,228
Coordinates
35.3137° N, 83.1765° W
Places within 50 km
71 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Cullowhee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cullowhee: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cullowhee

102 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cullowhee. The closest is Rocky Face (4 km); the best-known is Little Rocky Mountain (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cullowhee

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cullowhee. The closest is McGuire Lake Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Cullowhee

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Cullowhee. The closest is Wolf Creek Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cullowhee

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cullowhee. The closest is Gorges State Park (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cullowhee

6 museums within 100 km of Cullowhee. The closest is American Museum of the House Cat (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cullowhee

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cullowhee. The closest is Judaculla Rock (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Cullowhee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cullowhee
  2. 4 km Rocky Face · viewpoint, Jackson
  3. 18 km Waterrock Knob · viewpoint, East Tennessee
  4. 8 km Balsam Gap · viewpoint, East Tennessee
  5. 14 km Richland Balsam · viewpoint, East Tennessee
  6. 37 km Little Rocky Mountain · viewpoint, Oconee
  7. 17 km Back to Cullowhee

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How to reach Cullowhee

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cullowhee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints47102Rocky Face (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs627McGuire Lake Dam (5 km)
    Waterfalls1118Wolf Creek Falls (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens417Gorges State Park (43 km)
    Other attractions07Station Cove Falls Trail (66 km)
    Museums16American Museum of the House Cat (10 km)
    Forts & heritage15Judaculla Rock (8 km)
    Churches04First United Methodist Church (67 km)
    Treks13Bartram Trail (42 km)
    Parks03North Carolina Arboretum (69 km)
    Caves02Tuckaleechee Caverns (83 km)
    Temples01Barnstormer Ride (78 km)

    Cullowhee: questions travellers 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.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Cullowhee?

    Wolf Creek Falls, about 9 km by road; Sleepy Hollow Falls (9 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.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cullowhee?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Cullowhee

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cullowhee’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cullowhee on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.