35 Bucket List by hdm1320
first prev 1 next lastMy husband and I moved to the area in 2018 and we’d like to explore all the beautiful places nearby.
Whaleback Swimming Hole
Asheville, North Carolina
26.3 miles SW of Asheville, North CarolinaA horseshoe of massive bedrock around a deep, green swimming hole where Cove Creek meets the Davidson River — locals' quiet answer to crowded Sliding Rock.
Swim Added on 4 Sep 2023 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
4.8 miles NW of Brevard, North CarolinaAn easy half-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard to a 150-foot waterfall known by three names — most impressive after rain, modest in dry spells, with an optional 4-mile loop to the top.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim Added on 4 Sep 2023 0.8 mi
Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
0.1 miles W of Chimney Rock, North CarolinaA waterfall inside Chimney Rock State Park operated as a private concession — admission fee applies; see the park website for current pricing and details.
Hike, Swim Added on 4 Sep 2023
North Mills River
Mills River, North Carolina
4.8 miles W of Mills River, North CarolinaA campground in the Cherokee National Forest with creek swimming, fishing for rainbow and brook trout, and kid-favorite tubing — plus 31 picnic tables and educational summer programs nearby.
Swim Added on 4 Sep 2023