25+ of the Best Waterfalls in North Carolina
This travel guide features the best waterfalls in North Carolina, based on our years of traveling around the state and searching for them.
Outdoors and Parks
50+ Beautiful Waterfalls Near Asheville (Within 2 Hours)
This guide features the best waterfalls near Asheville (roadside waterfalls and hikes) within a two-hour drive, all in Western NC.
How to Reach Kuwohi Observation Tower for Epic 360-Degree Views
Our guide shares how you can reach Kuwohi Observation Tower (formerly Clingmans Dome) on the North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Stone Mountain State Park (Waterfalls, Hikes, and the Best Things to Do)
This guide will help you discover the best things to do at Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina, from hiking trails and waterfalls to rock climbing and scenic overlooks. Plan your adventure to this NC Blue Ridge gem today!
Mingo Falls In Cherokee NC (a Great Waterfall + Easy Hike)
Mingo Falls is one of the tallest and most beautiful waterfalls in North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians, worth the many steps you take to reach it!
Silver Run Falls in Jackson County (How to Reach this Gorgeous Waterfall!)
This NC travel guide brings us to Silver Run Falls, a truly beautiful place in Western North Carolina.
Hiking the Epic Waterrock Knob Trail (Complete Guide!)
Our guide details everything you need to know about Waterrock Knob, including hiking info, why you shouldn’t visit the plane crash site, and more.
Driving the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway in Western NC (+ 15 Great Stops)
Learn how you can make the most out of this wonderful scenic road near Brevard.
Gorges State Park NC (+ The Best Things to Do!)
Gorges State Park in Western NC is known for Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls. Our guide features them and other great things to do in Gorges State Park.
French Broad Falls (Mill Shoals) And Bird Rock Falls: How To Reach 3 Lovely Waterfalls In 1 Hike!
This guide focuses on French Broad Falls (Mill Shoals) and Bird Rock Falls (Cathedral Falls), two iconic NC waterfalls.