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Whittier
sits just west of the city of Asheville on the banks of the Tuckasegee River, surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest. For those looking for a place to stay on the "quiet side" of the Smokies, Whittier is just minutes from the uncrowded Cherokee east entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This quaint little village offers a peaceful and serene mountain retreat, in an area that is surrounded by dozens of natural attractions, history and outdoor activities. Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, kayaking, white water rafting, snow skiing and golf - almost any type of outdoor sport imaginable is available near Whittier. History buffs will enjoy visiting nearby Cherokee, located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, home to the Museum of the Cherokees and The Ocanaluftee Indian Village. Other attractions near Whittier include the Appalachian Trail, the Great Smoky Mountains Railway, Fontana Lake, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Nantahala River Gorge. Easy day trips take you to the city of Asheville and the Biltmore Estate, which is the largest single-family home in the United States. Maggie Valley and the Cataloochee Ski Area are other possibilities, as well as Sliding Rock, which is a natural water slide located in the Pisgah National Forest. Also, don't forget your camera when visiting Whittier, where every season offers fantastic photographic opportunities.
Surrounding areas: Cherokee, North Carolina (3.7 mi), Bryson City, North Carolina (4.9 mi), Alarka, North Carolina (7.4 mi), Dillsboro, North Carolina (7.6 mi), Sylva, North Carolina (8.7 mi), Almond, North Carolina (12.4 mi), Nantahala Gorge, North Carolina (12.6 mi)
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Whittier Vacation Rentals
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Whittier Hotels and Resorts
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| Ela Motor Court | 5280 Ela Rd | Bryson City, NC | 1.5 mi. | (828) 488-2284 | | Lloyd's On The River | 5370 Ela Rd | Bryson City, NC | 1.5 mi. | (828) 488-3767 | | Comfort Suites | 35 Hwy 441 North | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-3500 | | Days Inn Smokey Mountain Inn | 660 Painttown Rd | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-2300 | | Econo Lodge | Us Hwy 19 | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-4575 | | Fairfield Inn & Suite - Cherokee | 568 Painttown Rd | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-0400 | | Hampton Inn | 185 Tsalagi Rd | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-3115 | | Holiday Inn Cherokee | Hwy 19 W | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-9181 | | Holiday Inn Expres Hotel & Suites | 376 Paint Town Rd | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-3113 | | Holiday Inn | Hwy 19 S | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-9181 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 674 Casino Trl | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-7800 | | Quality Inn-cherokee | US 441 N Byp | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-4702 | | Ramada Limited | 196 Painttown Rd | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-4231 | | Sleep Inn | Hwy 441 Pob 1956 | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-4730 | | Travelodge | Acquoni Rd | Cherokee, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 497-2226 | | Nantahala Village Mountain Resort | 9400 Hwy 19 West | Bryson City, NC | 4.9 mi. | (828) 488-2826 | | Sleep Inn | 500 SPG St | Bryson City, NC | 4.9 mi. | (828) 488-0326 | | Charleston Inn | 208 Arlington Ave | Bryson City, NC | 5.1 mi. | (828) 488-4644 | | Baymont Inn-Cherokee/Smoky MTNS | 1455 Acquoni Rd | Cherokee, NC | 5.1 mi. | (828) 497-2102 | | Best Western Great Smokies Inn | 1636 Acquoni Rd | Cherokee, NC | 5.1 mi. | (828) 497-2020 | | Best Western River Escape Inn And Suites | 248 Wbi Dr | Dillsboro, NC | 7.6 mi. | (828) 586-6060 | | Mountain Creek Cottages | 162 Dicks CRK Rd | Dillsboro, NC | 7.6 mi. | (704) 586-6042 | | Comfort Inn | Hwy 23/74 | Sylva, NC | 8.7 mi. | (828) 586-3315 | | University Inn | 563 N Country CLB Dr | Cullowhee, NC | 13.3 mi. | (828) 293-5442 | | Balsam Mountain Inn | Balsam MTN Inn Rd | Balsam, NC | 15.5 mi. | (704) 456-9498 | | Best Western Mountainbrook Inn | 1021 Soco Rd Hwy 19 | Maggie Valley, NC | 15.9 mi. | (828) 926-3962 | | Maggie Valley Holiday Motel Inc | 851 Seco Rd | Maggie Valley, NC | 15.9 mi. | (828) 926-1186 | | Days Inn | 1320 E Main St | Franklin, NC | 16.7 mi. | (828) 524-6491 | | Hampton Inn | 244 Cunningham Rd | Franklin, NC | 17.3 mi. | (828) 369-0600 | | Snow Hill Inn | 531 Snow HL Rd | Franklin, NC | 17.5 mi. | (828) 369-2100 | | Best Western Mountainbrook Inn | 3811 Soco Rd | Maggie Valley, NC | 18.1 mi. | (828) 926-3962 | | Meadowlark Motel | 2878 Soco Rd | Maggie Valley, NC | 18.1 mi. | (828) 926-1717 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 3777 Soco Rd | Maggie Valley, NC | 18.1 mi. | (888) 771-7171 | | Ramada LTD | 4048 Soco Rd | Maggie Valley, NC | 18.1 mi. | (828) 926-7800 | | Comfort Inn | 848 Soco Rd | Maggie Valley, NC | 18.2 mi. | (828) 926-9106 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 81 Allman Dr | Franklin, NC | 18.9 mi. | (828) 349-9000 | | Quality Inn | 70 Soco Rd | Maggie Valley, NC | 19.2 mi. | (828) 926-0201 | | Jack Huff's Motor Lodge | 204 Cherokee Orchard Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 20.6 mi. | (865) 436-5171 | | Park Vista Resort Hotel | 705 Cherokee Orchard Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 20.6 mi. | (865) 436-9211 | | Shoney's Inn & Suites | 515 Airport Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 20.6 mi. | (865) 436-5883 |
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| Freeze House Bed And Breakfast | 71 Sylvan Heights | Sylva, NC | 8.7 mi. | (828) 586-8161 |
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Whittier Weather & Climate
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The Mountains of North Carolina range from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet and topography affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Snow may fall in March, but by May, things warm up with daytime highs in the 80s. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common in the summertime. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur in the mountains. It's not unusual to have warm temperatures in the valleys and snow in the higher areas. In the lowlands, snows of one inch or more occur just 1-5 times per year. More frequent and deeper snows fall at the higher elevations.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
21°F |
5.97 in. |
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| February |
52°F |
23°F |
4.94 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
29°F |
6.13 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
36°F |
4.57 in. |
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| May |
76°F |
45°F |
5.48 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
53°F |
4.71 in. |
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| July |
85°F |
57°F |
4.79 in. |
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| August |
84°F |
56°F |
4.34 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
50°F |
4.07 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
37°F |
3.42 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
29°F |
4.75 in. |
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| December |
51°F |
23°F |
5.21 in. |
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Whittier Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located about 44 miles northwest of Whittier in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located approximately 46 miles east of Whittier in Asheville, North Carolina, the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located roughly 72 miles southeast of Whittier in Greenville, South Carolina, and finally the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located around 74 miles southeast of Whittier in Greer, South Carolina.
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Whittier Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 3.7 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 3.7 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 15.9 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 26.7 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 26.7 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 32.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 94.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Smoky Mountain Country Club | Whittier | NC | | | | Franklin Golf Course | Franklin | NC | 17.6 mi. | | | Mill Creek Country Club | Franklin | NC | 17.6 mi. | | | Lake Junaluska Golf Course | Waynesville | NC | 21.6 mi. | | | Laurel Ridge Country Club | Waynesville | NC | 21.6 mi. | | | Trillium Links & Lake Club | Cashiers | NC | 26.7 mi. | | | Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course | Pigeon Forge | TN | 27.3 mi. | | | Laurel Valley Country Club | Townsend | TN | 27.7 mi. | | | Highlands Cove | Highlands | NC | 27.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 15.9 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 29.4 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 53.0 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 97.4 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 97.4 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 99.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Black Rock Mountain State Park | | GA | 37.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| East Tennessee Discovery Center | Knoxville | TN | 48.0 mi. | (Science) | | Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture | Knoxville | TN | 48.0 mi. | (Art) | | Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville | TN | 48.0 mi. | (Art) | | East Tennessee Historical Society Museum | Knoxville | TN | 48.0 mi. | (History) | | Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 50.7 mi. | (History) | | South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 53.0 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 54.3 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 46.8 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 48.0 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 67.8 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 113.3 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 113.3 mi. | |
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