Cultural Attractions

The Zachary Tolbert House was built 150 years ago in the Greek Revival style, which is rare to the area. True to its history, the house has no plumbing, electricity or interior paint. However, it d...

1940 Highway 107 South Cashiers, NC 28717

www.cashiershistoricalsociety.org

Learn about animals and their habitats and support the conservation of endangered species native to the Appalachian region. The whole family will enjoy touring the grounds and seeing domesticated a...

75 Gashes Creek Road Asheville, NC 28805

www.wildwnc.org

Visit the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University and celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of the southern Appalachian region. Through exhibits, publications, programs and de...

150 HF Robinson Building Cullowhee, NC 28723

www.wcu.edu

This new, state of the art facility features performances from a wide range of artistic genres, including dramatic plays, musicals, dance troupes, choral festivals and recitals, as well as an array...

1028 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734

www.greatmountainmusic.com

Just an 90-minute drive from Cashiers, the Peace Center for the Performing Arts offers an impressive calendar of events, including musical acts, Broadway shows, comedians, orchestras, ballet and mu...

300 South Main Street Greenville, SC 29601

www.peacecenter.org

Oconaluftee Indian Village is an authentic, working Cherokee Indian Village. Step back in time to 1750 to watch a potter making and firing pottery using the methods that have been used for 3,000 ye...

Drama Road Cherokee, NC 28719

The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center is an intimate 200 seat facility with exceptional acoustics. Bluegrass, jazz, singing, dancing, story telling with local and international talents can be ...

507 Chestnut Street Highlands, NC 28741

https://www.highlandspac.net/

The Highlands Playhouse is the oldest theatre in North Carolina. Created and sustained by the Highlands-Cashiers community, it offers an exciting, ever-changing summer schedule of musicals, comedie...

632 Oak Street Highlands, NC 28741

www.highlandsplayhouse.org

One of the most popular and highly rated family attractions in South Carolina, The Greenville Zoo is home to wildlife from across the globe. Giraffes, orangutans, lions, elephants are just a few of...

150 Cleveland Park Drive Greenville, SC 29601

www.greenvillezoo.com

25 Phillips Street Franklin, NC 28734

Franklin, North Carolina is known as the Gem Capital of the World. Mining for rubies and sapphires in Macon County began in 1870. Gems and minerals were shipped out by the wagon load. Today, rockhounds and gem enthusiasts come to the area to try their luck at gem mining. You can also visit one of the gem shops or stop in at The Gem and Mineral Museum, located in the historic Old Jail in downtown Franklin. Thousands of gems, minerals, fossils and artifacts are on display; individual and group tours of the museum are available by appointment. 25 Phillips Street Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 369-7831 www.fgmm.org