Cashiers, Highlands & Tuckasegee
Breathtaking waterfalls. Refreshing swimming holes.
There are many opportunities to view waterfalls in the area that range from breathtaking to peaceful to exciting to mammoth. There are also many natural swimming holes with crystal-clear refreshing waters and amazing rock formations. More about area waterfalls The moderate weather is perfect for outdoor activities. The Nantahala National Forest, numerous trails, lakes and rivers offer many opportunities to fish, hunt, raft, boat, hike and more. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway are within easy driving distance of Bear Lake Reserve.
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Images courtesy of The Biltmore Estate, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Grove Park Inn & Spa and NC Tourism Board
Shopping, sight-seeing and more.
Highlands.
Take a stroll down picturesque Main Street and browse the charming high-end boutiques, art galleries, European/American antique, gift and home decor shops, and more. Or treat yourself to a relaxing spa treatment, people-watch at the outdoor Wine Garden at Old Edwards or stop for hand-dipped chocolates and old-fashioned ice cream. Cherokee. The Oconaluftee Village is located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Western North Carolina. Get a glimpse of Native American life as it was 250 years ago or visit the Museum of the Cherokee Indian where high-tech wizardry combined with an extensive artifact collection makes it fun for the entire family. Asheville. Just a 60-minute drive from Bear Lake Reserve, there’s a lot to see and do in the Asheville area. Downtown Asheville is a rare place where artists and street musicians converge with tourists and locals for a uniquely vibrant and memorable experience. Go on art walks, winding through downtown's 30-plus galleries, discover unique boutiques or enjoy fine cuisine and people watching at any of the numerous sidewalk cafes and coffee houses.
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