what was this North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia Landmark that I visited?

When I was a kid, we visited a cool landmark somewhere in the southeastern U.S. - I’d guess it was in one of the Carolinas or Georgia, though it could have been in Tennessee. It was a rock formation that was kind of like a natural tower - I believe it was even called “So and So’s Tower” or something like that - and you walked up it using staircases that were around it. On top, you could walk around and there was a flag or something like that. I’d guess it was a couple hundred feet tall, but I was a kid so it may have seemed bigger and more impressive.

We found out about it via a brochure, so I’m assuming that it’s something that’s at least decently known and advertised.

Anyone?

It sounds like The Chimney in Chimney Rock Park near Asheville, NC.

You nailed it! Thanks!

Who was So and So?

Interesting to note that it’s privately owned and operated. I was with friends last fall on an extended motorcycle trip and we came across this place by the luck of driving by. We stopped and said WTF is that?

A very delightful afternoon exploring all the nooks and crannies.

Additional note: The climactic cliff battle in Last of the Mohicans (1992) was shot there, although the chimney itself is not featured in the film.

You have to pay to get in, which is pretty irritating.

BTW, the “n” is pronounced as an “l.”

One of my favorite places- my husband has a regular gig playing at a restaurant just a mile away from there and it’s a gorgeous area. The view from the top is amazing.

Parts of The Last of the Mohicans were filmed there- breathtaking.