Rebecca's Guidebook to Western North Carolina
Food scene
Watami Sushi & Noodles
33 S Main StSweet Onion
39 Miller StBocelli's Italian Eatery
319 N Haywood StMaggie's Galley Seafood Restaurant
1374 Sulphur Springs RdThe Buttered Biscuit
1226 Dellwood RdSmoky Mountain Coffee Roasters
444 Hazelwood AveOrchard Coffee
39 Depot StGet fresh meals or frozen meals to go to make life easy. They have a great menu with dairy and gluten free options.
16 locals recommend
Kanini's Catering
1196 N Main StGet fresh meals or frozen meals to go to make life easy. They have a great menu with dairy and gluten free options.
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Dairy and gluten free options available.
87 locals recommend
Frankie's Italian Trattoria
1037 Soco RdExcellent food, service and atmosphere. Dairy and gluten free options available.
Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveExcellent food! Gluten and dairy free options.
Amici’s is new though the owner is well known in our area as he also owns Frankie’s Italian Trattoria near Maggie Valley.
6 locals recommend
Amici's Italian Restaurant
454 Hazelwood AvenueAmici’s is new though the owner is well known in our area as he also owns Frankie’s Italian Trattoria near Maggie Valley.
Beach Mountain Diner
429 Hazelwood AvenueLos Amigos
62 Overbrook St
The Scotsman Public House
37 Church StreetGreat atmosphere, food, drinks and entertainment.
Birchwood Hall Southern Kitchen
111 N Main StGreat food
Shopping
Mercantile and candy store
Downtown Waynesville Association
9 S Main StGreat atmosphere. Retailer selling a broad selection of goods, including food, apparel & outdoor gear, since 1883.
60 locals recommend
Mast General Store, Waynesville NC
63 N Main StGreat atmosphere. Retailer selling a broad selection of goods, including food, apparel & outdoor gear, since 1883.
Christopher Farms
2266 Crymes Cove RdGreat produce store
Hazelwood Soap Co
435 Hazelwood AveRobin Blu
486 Hazelwood AveLogan's Gifts and Home Decor
26 N Main StSassafras on Main
196 N Main StFind local produce, honey, homemade items and a great atmosphere each Saturday morning seasonally.
16 locals recommend
Haywood's Historic Farmers Market
250 Pigeon StFind local produce, honey, homemade items and a great atmosphere each Saturday morning seasonally.
Neighborhoods
Lake Junaluska
759 N Lakeshore Dr200 acre lake surrounded by many homes and gardens.
Maggie Valley
Restaurants, mini golf, ice cream and shopping
Cherokee
Waynesville
Check out Main Street for local dining and unique shops
Asheville
Asheville has shopping, hiking, bars, breweries, restaurants and more.
Sightseeing
Go early in the morning or late in the evening to see possibly see Elk. Old settlement buildings and hiking trails. Curvy gravel road in but it’s worth the 25 minute drive.
50 locals recommend
Cataloochee
Go early in the morning or late in the evening to see possibly see Elk. Old settlement buildings and hiking trails. Curvy gravel road in but it’s worth the 25 minute drive.
Heintooga Overlook
Relatively close overlook on the parkway. Take a picnic to have on the lawn or hike 1/2 mile up trail to overlook. Short but moderately challenging.
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26 locals recommend
Waterrock Knob Visitor Center
Road to Waterrock KnobRelatively close overlook on the parkway. Take a picnic to have on the lawn or hike 1/2 mile up trail to overlook. Short but moderately challenging.
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Skinny Dip Falls
Blue Ridge ParkwayGreat wide trails, waterfalls, picnic areas, places to swim in the creek. Take the Waterville exit on I-40 East
Big Creek
Great wide trails, waterfalls, picnic areas, places to swim in the creek. Take the Waterville exit on I-40 East
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Things to do
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge Rd
Smoky Mountain Cinema
235 Waynesville PlazaCurrently they have a drive in outdoor theater.
Zen Tubing
1648 Brevard RdSample apple cider, try the apple baked goods, purchase a variety of apples, produce, jams, canned goods and honey.
32 locals recommend
Barber Orchard Fruitstands Inc
2855 Old Balsam RdSample apple cider, try the apple baked goods, purchase a variety of apples, produce, jams, canned goods and honey.
Fantasy Golf & Game Room
3659 Soco RdBiltmore is gorgeous! You could spend an entire day or more touring the house, winery, farm, gardens and Antler Village. They have timed entry so planning ahead is a must especially to go in the house.
174 locals recommend
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach RoadBiltmore is gorgeous! You could spend an entire day or more touring the house, winery, farm, gardens and Antler Village. They have timed entry so planning ahead is a must especially to go in the house.
Cataloochee Tube World in Maggie Valley
4721 Soco RdWheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
62 Vintage LnBerm Park
Mountain bike trails
Smoky Mountain Cinema
235 Waynesville PlazaKayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing and more
7 locals recommend
Lake Junaluska Aquatic Center
77 Memory LnKayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing and more
Wine shop or brewery
Bosu's Wine Shop
138 Miller StFrog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce StGreat local beer, food and creekside atmosphere!
48 locals recommend
BearWaters Brewing Company: Creekside
4352 Soco RdGreat local beer, food and creekside atmosphere!
Golfing
Laurel Ridge Country Club
49 Cupp LnWaynesville Inn and Golf Club
Springdale at Cold Mountain
200 Golfwatch RdLake Junaluska Golf Course
756 Golf Course Rd