Macon County - Cullasaja Falls, Tennessee River, Nantahala National Forest

Located in the heart of Nantahala National Forest at the southern tip of the Appalachian Mountain Chain, Macon County boasts spectacular waterfalls, sparkling streams and rivers, and fresh mountain air. The fastest growing county in western North Carolina has unspoiled beauty and a never-ending supply of things to see and do that set it apart from other mountain destinations. Macon County is also home to Highlands, NC

For more information about destinations in Macon County, please contact the Macon County/Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce at (888) 641-6463. 

Featured Destinations in Macon County, North Carolina

	Tennessee River Details coming soon! more information
	Little Tennessee River Greenway The Little Tennessee River Greenway is one of more than a thousand such trails snaking their way across America turning old canals, abandoned railbeds and forgotten riverbanks into green recreational corridors. more information
	Gem Mining in Macon County Mining for ruby and sapphire began in Macon County in 1870. Called corundum, the minerals were mined commercially for abrasives and gave work to many men. Corundum and other minerals, mica and kaolin, were hauled to the railroad by horse and wagon and shipped out of Macon County in large quantities. more information
	Highlands, North Carolina Nature is never far away with waterfalls, hiking trails, and outdoor adventures awaiting your arrival. more information
	Cullasaja Falls Located 11 miles eastfrom Franklin, this is one of the most scenic drives in Western North Carolina. more information
	Nantahala National Forest The Nantahala is the largest of North Carolina's four National Forests. Over 152,000 acres of the forest lie within Macon County. more information