Laura’s guidebook
Food scene
This is the only restaurant on the river. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, inside and outside seating, live music most weekends. Casual.
23 locals recommend
Ironworks grill
1641 Cherohala SkywayThis is the only restaurant on the river. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, inside and outside seating, live music most weekends. Casual.
Awesome coffee shop and juice bar in historic downtown. Indoor and outdoor seating.
10 locals recommend
Trout Mountain Coffeehouse & Inn
100 Scott StAwesome coffee shop and juice bar in historic downtown. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Tellico Grains Bakery
105 Depot StAmazing bakery in historic downtown. Don't miss this!
Activities
It's actually called Grow & Flow now, but same location. Great yoga classes nearly every day. (I teach here!)
Windhorse Center
106A Scott StIt's actually called Grow & Flow now, but same location. Great yoga classes nearly every day. (I teach here!)
Sightseeing
Pick up maps and info before heading across this scenic route to NC (2 hours, many viewing stops). They've got info about many activities in the area as well.
30 locals recommend
Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center
225 Cherohala SkywayPick up maps and info before heading across this scenic route to NC (2 hours, many viewing stops). They've got info about many activities in the area as well.
An enormous waterfall you can see from the road. Gorgeous drive out there. Trails above the waterfall. Must see!
85 locals recommend
Bald River Falls
An enormous waterfall you can see from the road. Gorgeous drive out there. Trails above the waterfall. Must see!
Shopping
Tell my friend, Annette, the owner, I sent you. Check out all the shops in historic downtown. Not many, but very cute.
Abstract Shoppe and Design
113 Scott StreetTell my friend, Annette, the owner, I sent you. Check out all the shops in historic downtown. Not many, but very cute.