Whittier (Jackson County, NC)

Around Whittier ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Waynesville. It is located about 20 miles [32 km] to the east of Whittier. Waynesville has a population of 10,600 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Pigeon Forge (TN). It is located about 27 miles [ km] to the northwest of Whittier and has a population of 6,200 people.

Below is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Whittier, with the nearest first.

Cherokee
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee
- Cherokee is located in Swain County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cherokee <2>
Wilmot
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmot
- Wilmot is located in Jackson County
Bryson City
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryson City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryson City
- Bryson City is located in Swain County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,443 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryson City <2>
Oconaluftee Indian Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oconaluftee Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oconaluftee Indian Village
- Oconaluftee Indian Village is located in Swain County
Paint Town
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paint Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paint Town
- Paint Town is located in Jackson County
Unahala
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unahala
- Unahala is located in Swain County
Dillsboro
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dillsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dillsboro
- Dillsboro is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 248 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dillsboro <2>
Sylva
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sylva
- Sylva is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,739 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sylva <2>
Greens Creek
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greens Creek
- Greens Creek is located in Jackson County
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- Leatherman
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leatherman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leatherman
  - Leatherman is located in Macon County
- Webster
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Webster have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webster
  - Webster is located in Jackson County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 386 people
- Almond
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Almond have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almond
  - Almond is located in Swain County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Almond <2>
- Cullowhee
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cullowhee
  - Cullowhee is located in Jackson County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cullowhee <2>
- Forest Hills
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hills
  - Forest Hills is located in Jackson County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 376 people
  - Forest Hills has also been known as:
  - Forest Hills village
  - Village of Forest Hills
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Hills <2>
- Ruby City
  (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruby City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruby City
  - Ruby City is located in Jackson County

For more communities neighboring Whittier, please visit our County-by-County Page for Whittier.

Jackson County ...

Whittier is primarily located in Jackson County<4>. A portion of Whittier extends into Swain County.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Jackson County: Haywood, Macon, Swain, Transylvania & Oconee (SC).

Curious and Interesting Names Near Whittier ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Whittier.

Airports Near Whittier ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Whittier and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Whittier.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Whittier ...

Looking for more information about Whittier? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Whittier. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Whittier, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Whittier.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of North Carolina:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- North Carolina Statewide Tourism
- Whittier Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Whittier
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Whittier. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Jackson County: www.jacksonnc.org/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Whittier.
<2>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Jackson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Whittier), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.