The Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce represents the cooperative involvement of the communities in and around the greater Cashiers area of Western North Carolina. Distinct in geography, character and identity, these communities are the four cornerstones of life for those who live, work or visit the area. Read on to discover more about the unique qualities of Cashiers, Glenville, Lake Toxaway and Sapphire.
The greater Cashiers area has no shortage of things to do. Whether you prefer hiking the trails, watching for birds and other animals, or working on your handicap while walking the Back 9, you'll find it here. Golfers flock to Sapphire to work on their handicaps at its many championship golf courses while boaters of all kinds can be found sailing the waters of Lake Glenville or Toxaway. Those who enjoy perusing art galleries or hunting for unique finds will be happy to peruse the many galleries and boutiques in downtown Cashiers, while the adventurists may get their adrenaline fix while rafting the white waters of the many rivers. And then there are the anglers who come from across the country to fish our trout-laden streams. With such a wide variety of things to choose from, you'll never have a boring moment here. Have a good time!
We all know there's tons to do in the greater Cashiers area, but this section is devoted to encouraging you to stop and take a look around every once in a while. From the scenic views atop mountains, the sheer rock faces bathed by cascading falls, the flora, the fauna, and the relics of a time long past that remind us today of just how far we've come. You'll find all that here in our area attractions. Choose from the categories below to learn more about what there is to see in Cashiers, Glenville, Lake Toxaway and Sapphire, NC.
Every year, visitors flock to the Western North Carolina mountain region to take in one of Nature's most awe-inspiring phenomena -- the annual changing of the leaves.
Five properties near Cashiers are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Camp Merrie-Woode, the Church of the Good Shepherd, Fairfield Inn, the High Hampton Inn Historic District, and the Mordecai Zachary House. Other sites, including those managed by the Cashiers Historical Society, offer a view onto the rich heritage and history that helped create what Cashiers, Glenville, Lake Toxaway and Sapphire have become today.
As the magic hour of 5-o'clock nears, spectators begin to gather on the side of Highway 64, right on the scenic and mountainous Jackson/Macon County line just west of Cashiers. All are waiting to see one thing: the legendary "Shadow of the Bear,” a naturally-occurring phenomenon that makes its appearance for just a few weeks in the fall and the spring.
The Southern Highroads is like nowhere else in America. Breathtaking views, friendly people and fun-filled activities for the entire family help to explain why this road is being traveled more-not less-each year.
There are more than 250 waterfalls scattered throughout Transylvania and Jackson counties, many of which are easily accessible to the public. Some require light hiking and others a bit more of a trek, while others still you can actually drive your car right under its overhang right on the highway.
Because of both the large number and variety of type of waterfalls located here, it's given rise to an active "waterfall hunting" community, with its members actively seeking out all the waterfalls they can. How many can you find during your stay with us?
The Chamber works on behalf of and in cooperation with the business owners and consumers in our communities to enhance opportunities for development, growth and employment across all viable sectors.
Businesses interested in relocating to the greater Cashiers area, or existing business owners interested in partnering with the Chamber on new or existing initiatives are welcome to contact us at any time for more information or to share your ideas and suggestions.
We are proud to host a number of annual events to connect with area businesses, community members and organizations. Cashiers411.com is the comprehensive online community calendar hosted and maintained by the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce.
Our members enjoy a variety of benefits including networking opportunities, publicity options online and in our annual print publications, job recruitment tools, event advertising tools, personal referrals and more. We welcome the opportunity to work together here on our beloved plateau. Choose from the links below to join today.
We are proud to produce both the Chamber Visitor Guide & Membership Directory and Cashiers Area Shopping & Dining Guide with helpful information to enhance your Cashiers Area experience. Both publications highlight the many reasons people come to live, work and play in our mountain communities. These guides and more are available, including in bulk, at our chamber office & visitor center located at 202 US Highway 64 West ijust west of the Crossroads n Cashiers. Please pay us a visit!
To provide extraordinary Leadership in the Cashiers Area as an Advocate for business, Information Source for the community, and Conduit for building destination awareness and responsible growth, we embrace Core Values of Energy & Enthusiasm, Integrity, Leadership, Inclusivity, Hospitality, Preservation of Culture and Commitment to Membership. By promoting Chamber businesses and leading economic development initiatives throughout the year, the Chamber works to ensure commercial prosperity and high quality of life in our mountain communities.
Part of our work is ensuring the work done by others is supported, encouraged and profitable. We take this responsibility seriously, and hope that all our Members and the members of the Cashiers area community at large succeed in their work and enjoy a quality life in our mountain communities. The Chamber has developed and/or supports a number of community projects and continues to look for partnership opportunities to advocate for area business, provide information for the community and serve as a conduit for building destination awareness and responsible growth.
The Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to support and promote its Members with annual advertising and sponsorship opportunities. Please consider supporting any of the following event opportunities, initiatives and community engagements provided by the Chamber.
Event sponsors receive featured recognition on CashiersAreaChamber.com, Cashiers411.com and partner sites, in event communications including invitations via email, social media exposure, print materials, local news releases and more where applicable. Thank you for your support! Commitments range from $100 - $5,000 SPONSOR & SUPPORT ONLINE
The Cashiers Area Chamber is proud to respond to our member's needs and promote their success. The following community tools and outreach initiatives are supported by Chamber member taskforces and roundtables as well as our board of directors and help serve the Chamber's mission to "Provide extraordinary Leadership in the Cashiers Area as an Advocate for business, Information Source for the community, and Conduit for building destination awareness and responsible growth."