Shelby’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Lake Junaluska
759 N Lakeshore DrMorning walk
Access via the Blue Ridge Parkway - just 15 minutes from our driveway. It does not loop! : )
6 locals recommend
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Mountains-to-Sea TrailAccess via the Blue Ridge Parkway - just 15 minutes from our driveway. It does not loop! : )
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge Rd28 minutes away!
Waynesville Parks & Recreation
550 Vance St$8 for a day visit to large gym
10 minutes to get on the parkway. Then you can drive towards Cherokee or Asheville. Plenty of hikes both ways, or pack a picnic and enjoy the views from the car.
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway10 minutes to get on the parkway. Then you can drive towards Cherokee or Asheville. Plenty of hikes both ways, or pack a picnic and enjoy the views from the car.
Haywood's Historic Farmers Market
250 Pigeon StSaturday Mornings
We are in the land of the Elk! Catch them early morning or evening.
22 locals recommend
Cataloochee Valley - Elk Watching
We are in the land of the Elk! Catch them early morning or evening.
Rabbit Rabbit
75 Coxe AveAsheville's new large music venue
Mount Pisgah
Great place to hike or take a picnic
Biltmore
1 Lodge StHorse riding, hiking, wine tasting you name it!
Minx Boutique
64 N Lexington AveCute clothing shop in Asheville
Sundarah Wellness
Great facials and massages here. They also have a yoga class
CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour
155 Branam Hollow RdFood Scene
Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce StGetting beers outside and they often have live music
Suwana Asian Cuisine
128 North Main StreetGreat Asain food very close by. Warning: Thai hot is actually very hot!
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
1455 Patton AvenueNashville style fried chicken
Classic Wineseller Inc
20 Church StWide selection of big names and older vintages of wine
Filled with locals on Friday nights. Great place to grab a beer at the bar or to go
10 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Beer Hub
21 East StFilled with locals on Friday nights. Great place to grab a beer at the bar or to go
Bosu's Wine Shop
138 Miller StFood and wine flights on Thursdays and Fridays
Beach Mountain Diner
429 Hazelwood AvenueDiner style breakfast close by
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveBuffet style lunch is a great value
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveFlavorfull!
ELDR Restaurant
111 Grovewood RoadHomemade pasta's and great brunch
Salsa's
6 Patton AveIn case you didn't make a reservation, this place doesn't take them!
Chef's Table
30 Church StFormal dining in Waynesville.
ILDA LLC
462 West Main StreetIn nearby town of Sylva
Los Amigos
62 Overbrook StAmericanized Mexican food
Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main StGreat brewery food and beer
Orchard Coffee
39 Depot StBest espresso drinks in town
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveOne of the many breweries in Asheville we recommend
Brewery Overlooking the French Broad. Love their porch area
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StBrewery Overlooking the French Broad. Love their porch area
Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy StGrab a drink and a burger from the food truck
Singletree Heritage Kitchen
Best formal dinner in town
Marked Tree Asheville
Tasting room for local winery
City/town information
Asheville
30 minutes away. Great food, music, and art.
Sylva
Small town due West similar to Waynesville.
Home of the white squirel! Great food and music scene. Close to lots of famous hikes and waterfalls.
232 locals recommend
Brevard
Home of the white squirel! Great food and music scene. Close to lots of famous hikes and waterfalls.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Asheville's Restaurants
Recommend getting a reservation if you want to dine at any of Asheville's best restaurants. Happy to make a recommendation!