Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start of summer; There are plenty of ways to enjoy the warm weather in Western North Carolina, including the area's many waterfalls.

"Starting in Murphy, this 98-mile drive winds through the mountains toward Rosman and feels like a tour of North Carolina's greatest waterfalls," WorldAtlas writers said of the Waterfall Byway.

Discover the magic of Brevard, North Carolina—aptly nicknamed the “Land of the Waterfalls.” This scenic mountain town is home to more than 250 waterfalls nestled in the heart of Pisgah National Forest ...

Located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Murphy is a town where history runs deep and nature flourishes. Murphy’s history is intertwined with the Cherokee people, who once inhabited this ...