Directions from Augusta, Georgia to Highlands, North Carolina





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Corn Cribs

Sightseeing – Cherokee, North Carolina

Inscription. Corn cribs housed the family's most important crop. Corn fed humans and livestock. Families consumed it both fresh and as cornmeal cooked into dishes such as mush and cornbread. After allowing corn to dry on the stalk, ... More on HMDB

The Cliffs At Keowee Vineyards Golf Club

Golf Courses – Sunset, South Carolina

This picturesque setting has a lot of water holes gentle carved with stacked stone around the lake. More on GolfReview

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  • If golf is your passion, that this is the place to play. This is a beautiful course where you better bring the big stick if you plan on playing from the black tees. This picturesque setting has a l... More on GolfReview

  • This course is spectacular, with typical Fazio vistas and well thought out layouts. This is a course with about 14 signature holes, including two holes which drop your jaw - #13 because of it's gra... More on GolfReview

Hamilton Carver Center

Parks – Seneca, South Carolina

Hi, ho, Hi, ho, its up the Transfer Module we go! Ascend its steps and greet the beautiful SlideWinder2. Ride its waves and ... More on KaBoom.org

Raven Cliff Falls (South Carolina)

Things To Do – Cedar Mountain, North Carolina

'Raven Cliff Falls' is the tallest waterfall in South Carolina. Found on Matthews Creek in Caesars Head State Park, the waterfall is typically described as having a 400 foot drop. However, topographic maps don't agree with this ... More on Wikipedia

Jocassee Town

Landmarks – Salem, South Carolina

Inscription. Jocassee was one of several Cherokee “Lower Towns” in what is now S. C. It was located about 2 mi. E on the Jocassee River and in the Vale of Jocassee, near the modern Jocassee Dam. The town, like other Cherokee ... More on HMDB

Walhalla

Parks – Walhalla, South Carolina

Inscription. " Garden of the Gods: ", Gateway: to the, Blue Ridge: , Erected by Walhalla Civil League. , Location. 34° 45.833′ N, 83° 3.585′ W. Marker is in Walhalla, South Carolina, in Oconee County. Marker ... More on HMDB

Dupont State Forest Mountain Bike Trail

Biking – Brevard, North Carolina

Still a great ride and an AMAZING view from the top. More on SingleTracks

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  • I'm amped to go back and ride the other trails we missed! More on SingleTracks

  • Wonderful views. Great system. Hard, easy and in between Similar Trail : Bent Creek More on SingleTracks

Cowee Valley Loop

Things To Do – Franklin, North Carolina

Gem mines and lots of them. That's what you will see on this route. The Cowee Valley is renowned for its precious stones, and the mines are a main tourist attraction. The mine supplies the dirt and a sluice, and you supply the labor ... More on Trails

Van Hook Glade

Campgrounds – Highlands, North Carolina

Located four miles west of Highlands, NC, in the Nantahala Naitonal Forest. Van Hook Glade is a heavily wooded and secluded campground with shady sites located on rolling hills. Nearby to Dry Falls, Whitewater Falls, and Cliffside ... More on Recreation.gov

First Court North of Augusta

Landmarks – Tignall, Georgia

Inscription. Near here, in the home of Jacob McLendon, the first Court held north of Augusta convened August 25, 1779, by order of the Executive Council of Georgia. Absalom Bedell, Benjamin Catchings, William Downs were justices; ... More on HMDB

Land of Blue Smoke

Landmarks – Cherokee, North Carolina

Inscription. Few Places in North America sustain a greater variety of life than the Great Smoky Mountains. The forests, streams, and meadows here support more than 100 types of trees, 58 kinds of f... More on HMDB

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  • Inscription. Shaconage, the Cherokee name for this area, means "land of blue smoke." A smoke-like natural bluish haze, and mist-like clouds that rise following a rainstorm, provide the inspiration ... More on HMDB

Chunky Gals Stables

Things To Do – Hayesville, North Carolina

You can enjoy guided horseback excursions through clean and scenic forest service trails at these stables that also offers horse ... More on Travel.yahoo.com

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  • Chunky Gal Stables is Western North Carolina's best horseback riding experience! Located within driving distance of Franklin, Hayesville, Andrews,�Murphy and Cashiers, NC and Hiawassee, Blairsville... More on Chunkygalstables.com

Cannone's Pizza

Restaurants – Salem, South Carolina

GREAT PIZZA: REAL NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA HOMEMADE DOUGH AND THE SAUCE IS LIGHT!! More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • I highly recommend the restaurant for after-lake chowing down and generally for a good pizza dinner. More on TripAdvisor

  • LOVED having pizza one night for dinner in our B&B. Unexpectedly great pizza. Small, family run operation. ... More on TripAdvisor

El Ranchero

Restaurants – Brevard, North Carolina

It's a college town, so very colorful with all ages enjoying the food and fun. More on Restaurantica

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  • Best Mexican restaurant in town. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • We have eaten there many times and the food is always of the same fine quality. The people are friendly and... More on Restaurantica

Log Cabin Restaurant

Restaurants – Highlands, North Carolina

The bar b que is phenomonal and the tomato basil soup fantastic . More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • The food is outstanding and the service is wonderful . More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Enjoyed: I enjoyed this restaurant very much. The food is outstanding and the service is wonderful. I very ... More on Yahoo! Travel