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Cullowhee

North Carolina, United States · North America

About Cullowhee

Cullowhee is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Sylva, 44km from Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cullowhee is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 6,228, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Cullowhee sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cullowhee to your route.

About Cullowhee

Hunter Library is the university library at Western Carolina University and is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Hunter Library supports Western Carolina University's mission of teaching and learning. The Library provides intellectual content, and services related to its discovery and use, for the learning,

Read more teaching, and research activities of the University's students, faculty, and staff. By supporting the acquisition of learning and the production of knowledge and scholarship, Hunter Library intends to inspire the individual and the intellect, fostering professional, personal and social growth.

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Where is Cullowhee located?

Cullowhee is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.3137 latitude, -83.1765 longitude.

What is the population of Cullowhee?

Cullowhee has a population of approximately 6,228 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
6,228
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
North Carolina
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.3137, -83.1765

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Worth the detour from Cullowhee

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Waterrock Knob Overlook (Blue Ridge Parkway)

A 6,292-foot summit near the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway with 360-degree views of the Great Smoky and Plott Balsam mountains.

16 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Newfound Gap Road (US-441)

The only paved road over the crest of the Great Smoky Mountains, climbing to the 5,046 ft Newfound Gap on the Tennessee–North Carolina line with sweeping overlooks along the way.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Clingmans Dome (Kuwohi)

The highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains at 6,643 ft, reached by a seven-mile spur road off Newfound Gap; a spiral observation tower gives 360-degree views over the Blue Ridge.

40 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

America's most visited national park, renowned for its ancient mountains, diverse plant life, and misty ridges.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Cullowhee

  • 16 kmWaterrock Knob Overlook (Blue Ridge Parkway)A 6,292-foot summit near the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway with 360-degree views of the Great Smoky and Plott Balsam mountains.
  • 40 kmNewfound Gap Road (US-441)The only paved road over the crest of the Great Smoky Mountains, climbing to the 5,046 ft Newfound Gap on the Tennessee–North Carolina line with sweeping overlooks along the way.
  • 62 kmCades CoveA broad, verdant valley in the Great Smoky Mountains with an 11-mile loop road passing historic homesteads, churches, and abundant wildlife.
  • 63 kmMoonshiner 28NC Highway 28 from Deals Gap past Fontana Dam: a flowing, forest-lined driver's road steeped in moonshine-running lore, forming the classic loop with the Tail of the Dragon.
  • 70 kmTail of the Dragon Overlook (Deals Gap)Pull-off points along the legendary 318-curve, 11-mile stretch of US-129, one of America's most thrilling driving roads.
  • 78 kmCherohala SkywayA 43-mile National Scenic Byway soaring above 5,000 ft between Tellico Plains, TN and Robbinsville, NC: the sweeping, uncrowded sister drive to the nearby Tail of the Dragon.

Nearby Destinations

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