BRIDAL VEIL FALLS - This waterfall cascades over U.S. 64 just west of Highlands. The falls drop for 120 feet and cars can drive under the veil of water.

CLIFFSIDE LAKE - This facility has a picnic area, two shelters, a bathhouse with showers, flush toilets, pit toilets, and a lake for fishing and swimming. The shelters and bathhouse were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. There is a small day-use fee. This area is 4.4 miles west of Highlands on U.S. 64.

CULLASAJA FALLS - This waterfall cascades for 250 feet on the side of U.S. 64 just east of Franklin.

DRY FALLS - You can take an easy walk behind this falls on the Cullasaja River. The falls is 75 feet high. Cullasaja is the Cherokee word for sugar water. This falls is located on U.S. 64 between Franklin and Highlands.

FRANKLIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - The office is located on U.S. 441 Business in Franklin between the library and the high school. It has information and maps on area attractions. Phone 828-524-3161 or 800-336-7829.

FRANKLIN MUSEUMS - The Gem Museum, Historical Society Museum, and the Scottish Tartans Museum are in downtown Franklin.

MACON COUNTY RECREATION PARK - The park is located on U.S. 441 south of Franklin. It has restroom facilities, picnic tables, information on area attractions, and natural-resource exhibits.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN WELCOME CENTER - The center is located on U.S. 441 south of Franklin. It has restroom facilities, picnic tables, information on area attractions, and natural-resource exhibits.

VAN HOOK GLADE CAMPGROUND - This fee campground has 21 camping sites. Tables, grills, water, and toilets are available. Showers are available at Cliffside Lake. It is a short hike to Cliffside Lake or a 1.5 mile drive by the road. The area is 4.3 miles west of highlands on U.S. 64.