Bowen Grove Guidebook
Highlands
This waterfall part of the Cullasaja River is unique allowing you to walk behind the fall. From center of Highlands drive 3.25 miles on Hwy 64 West to the parking area on the left. Parking is $3 per car. Walk down the many steps to reach the waterfall.
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Mga Tuyo na Talon
U.S. 64This waterfall part of the Cullasaja River is unique allowing you to walk behind the fall. From center of Highlands drive 3.25 miles on Hwy 64 West to the parking area on the left. Parking is $3 per car. Walk down the many steps to reach the waterfall.
This is one of the most unusual and most popular falls in the South by virtue of its easy access along scenic mountain US 64 West, 2.45 miles from town. The falls drop for 120 feet. During cold spells, the spray creates a large mound of ice at its base. If it stays cold long enough, the falls will form one giant column of ice.
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Bridal Veil Falls
This is one of the most unusual and most popular falls in the South by virtue of its easy access along scenic mountain US 64 West, 2.45 miles from town. The falls drop for 120 feet. During cold spells, the spray creates a large mound of ice at its base. If it stays cold long enough, the falls will form one giant column of ice.
Just down the road from Dry Falls is a popular swimming hole. For the brave, one can jump off a boulder into the Cullasaja River. From downtown Highlands, drive 6 miles on Hwy 64 West & pull over on the right or left.
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Bust Your Butt Falls
Just down the road from Dry Falls is a popular swimming hole. For the brave, one can jump off a boulder into the Cullasaja River. From downtown Highlands, drive 6 miles on Hwy 64 West & pull over on the right or left.
Overlook the town of Highlands (especially during sunset) on a large granite mountain face. It’s a short half-mile walk to the top. Park in the gravel lot on the right, a half-mile outside the center of Highlands East on Main Street (across from the Nature Center).
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Sunset Rock
131 Highlands Gate DrOverlook the town of Highlands (especially during sunset) on a large granite mountain face. It’s a short half-mile walk to the top. Park in the gravel lot on the right, a half-mile outside the center of Highlands East on Main Street (across from the Nature Center).
If you want to drive “off the beaten trail” - visit the Iron Bridge between Cashiers & Highlands off of Whiteside Cove Road taking Bull Pen Road into Nantahala National Forest that will cross over the Iron Bridge. There are trails to go to the water, but be careful! You can dive in from the rock at the bottom of the fall. Or hike up to the beginning of the falls and enjoy the beach area!
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old iron bridge
Bull Pen RoadIf you want to drive “off the beaten trail” - visit the Iron Bridge between Cashiers & Highlands off of Whiteside Cove Road taking Bull Pen Road into Nantahala National Forest that will cross over the Iron Bridge. There are trails to go to the water, but be careful! You can dive in from the rock at the bottom of the fall. Or hike up to the beginning of the falls and enjoy the beach area!
Whiteside Mountain is the oldest mountain in the U.S. It’s an easy to moderate hike to 4,940 ft elevation. One direction has a steep incline & other direction has many steps. We like to take the steps up and follow the gravel path down.
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Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville DrWhiteside Mountain is the oldest mountain in the U.S. It’s an easy to moderate hike to 4,940 ft elevation. One direction has a steep incline & other direction has many steps. We like to take the steps up and follow the gravel path down.
Absolutely the best breakfast you will ever have, I promise! We even used to work here when we lived in Highlands. The portions are large and the service is welcoming.
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Blue Bike Cafe
423 N 4th StAbsolutely the best breakfast you will ever have, I promise! We even used to work here when we lived in Highlands. The portions are large and the service is welcoming.
Smoked meats in house with their homemade sauces! My favorite is the “Pulled Pork Platter” and Brandon’s go to are the “Tacos!”
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Highlands Smokehouse
595 Franklin RdSmoked meats in house with their homemade sauces! My favorite is the “Pulled Pork Platter” and Brandon’s go to are the “Tacos!”
Best pizza ever 🍕 So many unique specialty pizzas and large subs! It’s a hole in the wall but that’s the best food! The owner grew up in Highlands and has kept the original charm!
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Pizza Place of Highlands
365 Main StBest pizza ever 🍕 So many unique specialty pizzas and large subs! It’s a hole in the wall but that’s the best food! The owner grew up in Highlands and has kept the original charm!
My favorite restaurant and bar in Highlands! We have been to this place the many times to eat when we lived downtown. The cocktails 🍸 are made by a mixologist. The food is amazing with unique dishes you never thought of. It’s the only rooftop bar in Highlands.
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Midpoint Highlands
332 Main StMy favorite restaurant and bar in Highlands! We have been to this place the many times to eat when we lived downtown. The cocktails 🍸 are made by a mixologist. The food is amazing with unique dishes you never thought of. It’s the only rooftop bar in Highlands.
Local watering hole! Live music 🎵 and trivia nights! Follow them on Instagram @theuglydogpub to see their food specials & who’s playing that night!
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The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th StLocal watering hole! Live music 🎵 and trivia nights! Follow them on Instagram @theuglydogpub to see their food specials & who’s playing that night!
Fun bar with disco lights, pool tables, Jenga, cornhole, TVs, darts 🎯 & even DJs. A food truck is in their courtyard that has late night meals! Follow them @highlandsdive on Instagram.
The High Dive
476 Carolina WayFun bar with disco lights, pool tables, Jenga, cornhole, TVs, darts 🎯 & even DJs. A food truck is in their courtyard that has late night meals! Follow them @highlandsdive on Instagram.
Cashiers
There is a short cut to the old stone and wood fire tower at 5,127 ft in elevation. Just up the road from Bowen Grove on Mill Creek. Follow the location listed for this hike (199 Cloud Catcher Lane) you will find yourself on a gravel driveway (this drive is pretty narrow, up-hill and has some bigger rocks in the middle -- I would recommend taking a vehicle that can accommodate). Once on Cloud Catcher Ln, you will go about .75 miles to a dead end in the woods, with a small area to park/turn around. Neighboring private properties are also close by so please respect the "No Trespassing" signs posted on their properties. The trail starts from the small parking area, marked by a small US Forest Service sign, detailing the Yellow Mountain Trail.
The trail climbs out of the gap, using switchbacks and some rocky terrain as you make your way to the top. The trail is well maintained and while it is not marked by blazes and with very few signs, it is very obvious where the trail leads. About .1 miles from the top, the trail will intersect with the other trail coming from Cashiers. There are signs at this intersection that show which way to continue.
This is an awesome spot to go and relax for the afternoon, catch the sunset/sunrise, snap a few pics or even spend the night. You can't beat the views and awesome hike to get there.
Yellow Mountain Fire Tower
Buck Creek RoadThere is a short cut to the old stone and wood fire tower at 5,127 ft in elevation. Just up the road from Bowen Grove on Mill Creek. Follow the location listed for this hike (199 Cloud Catcher Lane) you will find yourself on a gravel driveway (this drive is pretty narrow, up-hill and has some bigger rocks in the middle -- I would recommend taking a vehicle that can accommodate). Once on Cloud Catcher Ln, you will go about .75 miles to a dead end in the woods, with a small area to park/turn around. Neighboring private properties are also close by so please respect the "No Trespassing" signs posted on their properties. The trail starts from the small parking area, marked by a small US Forest Service sign, detailing the Yellow Mountain Trail.
The trail climbs out of the gap, using switchbacks and some rocky terrain as you make your way to the top. The trail is well maintained and while it is not marked by blazes and with very few signs, it is very obvious where the trail leads. About .1 miles from the top, the trail will intersect with the other trail coming from Cashiers. There are signs at this intersection that show which way to continue.
This is an awesome spot to go and relax for the afternoon, catch the sunset/sunrise, snap a few pics or even spend the night. You can't beat the views and awesome hike to get there.
Easy hike with a flat gravel pathway. You can even swim in the pool at the base of the waterfall!
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Silver Run Falls Trailhead
Easy hike with a flat gravel pathway. You can even swim in the pool at the base of the waterfall!
A natural 10 ft high rock face water slide on the Chattooga River. This is a very popular spot during summer. You can slide down the rock, cannonball into one of the potholes or just wade in the pool below the rock. From the center of Cashiers follow Hwy 107 South for 1.9 miles. Turn right on Whiteside Cove Road for 2.8 miles reaching the small bridge over the Chattooga River. Park in the gravel parking area and take the trail to the Sliding Rock.
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Cashiers Sliding Rock
A natural 10 ft high rock face water slide on the Chattooga River. This is a very popular spot during summer. You can slide down the rock, cannonball into one of the potholes or just wade in the pool below the rock. From the center of Cashiers follow Hwy 107 South for 1.9 miles. Turn right on Whiteside Cove Road for 2.8 miles reaching the small bridge over the Chattooga River. Park in the gravel parking area and take the trail to the Sliding Rock.
Best To-Go loaded subs on the plateau! Only 8 minutes from Bowen Grove on Norton Road. Choose the potato salad & hit the trails or waterfalls!
Town and Country General Store
14 Raggedy LaneBest To-Go loaded subs on the plateau! Only 8 minutes from Bowen Grove on Norton Road. Choose the potato salad & hit the trails or waterfalls!
Only brewery in Cashiers. This has good home brewed craft beers and a large outdoor grass area with outdoor games! Let loose and get some sunshine with a cold beer!
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Whiteside Brewing Company
128 NC-107Only brewery in Cashiers. This has good home brewed craft beers and a large outdoor grass area with outdoor games! Let loose and get some sunshine with a cold beer!
Great sandwiches! Take out style, so order at the window of the Cashiers Farmers Market and enjoy at the picnic tables in the courtyard. My favorite is the “Pulled Pork Cuban” or the Wednesday special “Fried Chicken Sandwich” - order this with a side of potato salad!
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On the Side
78 U.S. 64Great sandwiches! Take out style, so order at the window of the Cashiers Farmers Market and enjoy at the picnic tables in the courtyard. My favorite is the “Pulled Pork Cuban” or the Wednesday special “Fried Chicken Sandwich” - order this with a side of potato salad!
Best Mexican restaurant on the plateau! You get the most amount of food, endless chips and salsa, fast service and cheap!
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El Manzanillo Mexican Restaurant
30 U.S. 64Best Mexican restaurant on the plateau! You get the most amount of food, endless chips and salsa, fast service and cheap!
Absolutely amazing BBQ! The portions are large and so many sides to choose from! We recommend asking for all 3 BBQ sauces!
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Cashiers Valley Smokehouse
281 US-64Absolutely amazing BBQ! The portions are large and so many sides to choose from! We recommend asking for all 3 BBQ sauces!
Sapphire & Lake Toxaway
This is an excellent park to do some serious hiking and go slide down “Turtleback Falls!” Enjoy the nature center to read about all the information of the area!
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Gorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge RdThis is an excellent park to do some serious hiking and go slide down “Turtleback Falls!” Enjoy the nature center to read about all the information of the area!
Located in the Gorges State Park is the Best adult rock slide Ever! Water is chilly when you slide down & go under the water completely, but so worth it!
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Turtleback Falls
976 Grassy Ridge RoadLocated in the Gorges State Park is the Best adult rock slide Ever! Water is chilly when you slide down & go under the water completely, but so worth it!
Whitewater Falls
Perfect sit down restaurant with delicious food! I used to work with the pizza chef, Rico is the best! They have music 🎶 some nights and an outside fireplace!
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Mica's Restaurant and Pub
25 Logan Creek TrailPerfect sit down restaurant with delicious food! I used to work with the pizza chef, Rico is the best! They have music 🎶 some nights and an outside fireplace!
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How to say “Cashiers”
The locals pronounce it as Cash-ers. The story behind the name is the Valley was named after a Bull named Cash. The town was originally named in old records “Cash’s Valley”, but when they went to record someone mispronounced the name as “Cashiers Valley”.
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Free summer activities
In Cashiers on Fridays there is a 🎼 concert at the Village Green in town. In Highlands on Saturdays there is a farmers market 🛍 in the morning and a 🎼 concert in the evening, both located at the Park in town. Bring folding chairs to both concerts.
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Avoid slipping on wet rocks!
Where an old pair of socks 🧦 when going down the natural river rocks 🪨 The socks act as Velcro - my family figured this secret out!