Day 1: Cashiers + Waterfalls
Start with breakfast and head toward one of the area's waterfalls.
Explore Cashiers and stop for lunch.
Choose another short outdoor activity or scenic drive.
Slow things down. Dinner, mountain air and no complicated schedule.
Day 2: Lake Glenville
Make the lake the centerpiece of the day. Depending on the season and your interests, you might rent a boat, fish, paddle, swim, explore waterfalls or relax near the water. Don't immediately schedule another major activity afterward — a good lake day has a way of lasting longer than expected.
- Rent a boat
- Fish
- Paddle
- Swim
- Explore waterfalls
- Relax near the water
Day 3: Highlands
Spend your final day combining outdoors and downtown. Morning: waterfall, trail or scenic drive. Afternoon: Highlands shops and galleries. Evening: dinner in Highlands before returning to your rental.
Three Days. Three Different Experiences.
That's what makes this part of Western North Carolina special. You don't have to choose between lake vacation, outdoor adventure and mountain town. You can experience all three.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days do you need in Cashiers and Highlands?
Three days is a great starting point, giving you time for waterfalls, Lake Glenville and downtown Highlands without rushing.
What should I do on a 3-day Cashiers and Highlands trip?
Day 1: waterfalls and Cashiers. Day 2: Lake Glenville. Day 3: Highlands downtown paired with an outdoor adventure.
Where should I stay for a Cashiers and Highlands trip?
A central home base near Lake Glenville lets you reach Cashiers, Highlands and the lake easily. Yellow Mountain Vista sleeps up to 8 guests.
Make Yellow Mountain Vista Your Mountain Base
Explore Cashiers, Highlands, Lake Glenville and the surrounding mountains by day — then come back to a real family mountain home at 4,400 feet.