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Cruso is a small community located in Haywood County on Pisgah Mountain, between the cities of Asheville and Waynesville. According to tradition, the name came from the town’s first postmaster after he read the book, “Robinson Cruso.” Cruso can be reached via U.S. Highway 276, just four and a half miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. This mountainous region of western North Carolina is full of historical sites and wonderful attractions. There is a spectacular golf course just two miles north of Cruso on Highway 276, and other activities in the area include hiking, rock climbing, fishing, rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, downhill and cross country skiing. The region is rich in local arts and crafts, and sightseeing along the mountain highways and byways takes you to many local shops and flea markets. Nearby points of interest include the Biltmore House and Gardens, the Carl Sandburg Home, the Great Smoky Mountain Railway, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the Pisgah National Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway and the Shining Rock Wilderness Area. The community of Cruso also holds an Annual Community Quilt Show at the Community Center in Canton, featuring handmade quilts, both old and new, made by the ladies of the community.

Surrounding areas: Black Mountain, North Carolina (7.6 mi), Clyde, North Carolina (9.8 mi), Waynesville, North Carolina (11.2 mi), Lake Junaluska, North Carolina (11.4 mi), Pisgah Forest, North Carolina (12.9 mi), Brevard, North Carolina (13.4 mi), Maggie Valley, North Carolina (16.2 mi)

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Cruso Weather & Climate

The Southwestern Mountains of North Carolina ranges from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet in elevation and the topography definitely affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops than in the valleys below. 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, with frequent afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Winter is generally moderate, but more extreme conditions can occur at the mountain peaks. Large snow amounts and severe low temperatures are rare away from the highest peaks. Ski resorts usually rely on snowmaking equipment to ensure a good base. In general, the climate is not extreme, and supports year round activities.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	45°F	23°F	3.39 in.	-
February	49°F	24°F	3.60 in.	-
March	57°F	31°F	4.50 in.	-
April	65°F	38°F	3.57 in.	-
May	72°F	47°F	4.08 in.	-
June	78°F	55°F	3.02 in.	-
July	82°F	60°F	4.17 in.	-
August	80°F	59°F	3.85 in.	-
September	75°F	53°F	3.19 in.	-
October	66°F	40°F	2.52 in.	-
November	57°F	32°F	3.12 in.	-
December	49°F	26°F	2.96 in.	-

Cruso Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located about 15 miles east of Cruso in Asheville, North Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 49 miles southeast of Cruso in Greer, South Carolina, the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located roughly 51 miles south of Cruso in Greenville, South Carolina, and finally the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located around 71 miles northwest of Cruso in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Cruso Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Ghost Town in the Sky	Maggie Valley	NC	17.6 mi.
Cherokee Fun Park	Cherokee	NC	28.7 mi.
Santa's Land	Cherokee	NC	28.7 mi.
Dollywood	Pigeon Forge	TN	49.1 mi.
Rockin' Raceway	Pigeon Forge	TN	49.1 mi.
NASCAR SpeedPark	Sevierville	TN	52.5 mi.

Water Parks
Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park	Lake Lanier Island	GA	110.3 mi.
Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works	Pineville	NC	110.8 mi.

Golf Courses
Lake Junaluska Golf Course	Waynesville	NC	10.5 mi.
Laurel Ridge Country Club	Waynesville	NC	10.5 mi.
Connestee Falls Golf Course	Brevard	NC	13.0 mi.
Glen Cannon Country Club	Brevard	NC	13.0 mi.
Sherwood Forest Golf Club	Brevard	NC	13.0 mi.
High Vista Country Club	Arden	NC	17.2 mi.
Broadmoor Golf Links	Fletcher	NC	17.5 mi.
Buncombe County Municipal Golf Course	Asheville	NC	18.2 mi.
Brookwood Golf Club	Arden	NC	18.5 mi.
Mountain Brook Golf Club	Albemarle	NC	20.2 mi.
Crooked Creek Golf Club	Hendersonville	NC	20.8 mi.
Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club	Hendersonville	NC	20.8 mi.
Orchard Trace Golf Club	Hendersonville	NC	20.8 mi.
Reems Creek Golf Course	Weaverville	NC	23.5 mi.
Willow Springs Country Club	Wilson	NC	25.0 mi.
Trillium Links & Lake Club	Cashiers	NC	26.7 mi.

Ski Areas
Cataloochee	Maggie Valley	NC	17.6 mi.
Ski Wolf Laurel	Mars Hill	NC	31.9 mi.
Scaly Mountain	Scaly Mountain	NC	40.1 mi.
Ski Beech	Banner Elk	NC	73.7 mi.
Sugar Mountain Ski Area	Banner Elk	NC	73.7 mi.
Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort	Seven Devils	NC	75.0 mi.

State Parks
Caesars Head State Park		SC	24.7 mi.
Table Rock State Park		SC	27.5 mi.
Pleasant Ridge State Park		SC	29.4 mi.
Keowee Toxaway State Park		SC	34.6 mi.
Mount Mitchell State Park		NC	39.4 mi.

Museums
South Carolina Gold Museum	Pickens	SC	37.4 mi.	(Miscellaneous)
Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery	Greenville	SC	45.6 mi.	(Art)

Zoos and Aquariums
Western North Carolina Nature Center	Asheville	NC	19.2 mi.
Greenville Zoo	Greenville	SC	45.6 mi.
Knoxville Zoological Gardens	Knoxville	TN	72.8 mi.

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