Guidebook for Canton/Waynesville/Hiking
Food Scene
Closest spot, great 50s-60s decor, and a diner breakfast. Delicious milkshakes! Check online for current hours.
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Jukebox Junction Restaurant & Soda Shoppe
6306 Pigeon RdClosest spot, great 50s-60s decor, and a diner breakfast. Delicious milkshakes! Check online for current hours.
Excellent beer, people and atmosphere. Food changes often!
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BearWaters Brewing Company
339 W Park StExcellent beer, people and atmosphere. Food changes often!
Excellent food and beer in downtown Waynesville. Enjoy the back deck in warm months.
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Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main StExcellent food and beer in downtown Waynesville. Enjoy the back deck in warm months.
Southern Porch
449 Main StGrab some local produce at one of our favorite local markets!
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Christopher Farms
2266 Crymes Cove RdGrab some local produce at one of our favorite local markets!
JRO'S BURGERS
384 Main StreetGood burgers and sandwiches in Canton
Sweet Onion
39 Miller StExcellent lunch or dinner in downtown Waynesville!
Our favorite Mexican joint in Canton. Nothing fancy at all, but salsa bar and reasonable prices!
Canelos Mexican Family Restaurant
15 Plaza LoopOur favorite Mexican joint in Canton. Nothing fancy at all, but salsa bar and reasonable prices!
Great back deck in Frog Level area of downtown Waynesville
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Panacea CoffeeHouse, Cafe and Roastery
66 Commerce StGreat back deck in Frog Level area of downtown Waynesville
Definite favorite for local pizza! We love a spinach, onion, and feta white pizza! They also do "half-baked" pizzas you can take home and put in the oven, and don't miss the garlic balls!
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Angelo's Family Pizza & Pasta
166 Walnut StDefinite favorite for local pizza! We love a spinach, onion, and feta white pizza! They also do "half-baked" pizzas you can take home and put in the oven, and don't miss the garlic balls!
We haven't been, but lots of locals love this Italian option!
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Bocelli's Italian Eatery
319 N Haywood StWe haven't been, but lots of locals love this Italian option!
Pick up seasonal produce, or check to see if they have the wood-fired pizza grill going on weekend! They also host occasional farm-to-table fancy dinners.
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Ten Acre Garden
148 Chambers Farm LnPick up seasonal produce, or check to see if they have the wood-fired pizza grill going on weekend! They also host occasional farm-to-table fancy dinners.
If you're going to Asheville, it's one of my absolute favorite doughnut spots, and good coffee and art too!
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Vortex Doughnuts
32 Banks AveIf you're going to Asheville, it's one of my absolute favorite doughnut spots, and good coffee and art too!
Canton finally has a coffee shop, and everything about it is excellent... the coffee, pastries, tea, people, and vibe!
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Papertown Coffee
119 Main StCanton finally has a coffee shop, and everything about it is excellent... the coffee, pastries, tea, people, and vibe!
Sauced - Pizza, Tacos, Taps
190 N Main StOpened summer 2019 and we haven’t been to this location yet, but all the locations in Asheville are fantastic, so we feel sure this one will be too!
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Papas & Beer
1863 S Main StOpened summer 2019 and we haven’t been to this location yet, but all the locations in Asheville are fantastic, so we feel sure this one will be too!
Watami Sushi & Noodles
33 S Main StNew to Waynesville summer 2019!
Daylight Donuts
1896 S Main StNew spot to Waynesville. Yummy donuts. Nice people. Great prices.
Ian and Jojo's Pizzeria and Restaurant
18 N Main StHaywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveBearWaters Brewing Company: Creekside
4352 Soco RdFrog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce StOrchard Coffee
39 Depot StCorner Station Olive Oil Company
136 Depot StAuthentic Italian - Wow! By the outside look of being in this shopping center, you’d never expect this place to be as delicious and professional it is. New to Haywood County in 2021, and definitely worth a visit.
Valé 243 Southern Italian Kitchen
243 Paragon ParkwayAuthentic Italian - Wow! By the outside look of being in this shopping center, you’d never expect this place to be as delicious and professional it is. New to Haywood County in 2021, and definitely worth a visit.
Coffee Container
6175 Pigeon RoadReally close, but very hit-or-miss on open hours
Grateful Table Cafe & Provisions
Love this spot in downtown Canton for breakfast, lunch, and gifts!
Three Compas Mexican Restaurant
124 Main StGreat people and good Mexican food in downtown Canton.
Shopping
Closest gas station and "general store" to our home, plus a local hardware store included.
Frank's Grocery
6783 Cruso RdClosest gas station and "general store" to our home, plus a local hardware store included.
Fun to visit if you’ve never been to one before!
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Mast General Store, Waynesville NC
63 N Main StFun to visit if you’ve never been to one before!
Pigeon River Mercantile
81 Main StGreat shop for local finds in downtown Canton!
Willow Hill Soap Company
80 Park StRobin Blu
486 Hazelwood AveEssentials
Dollar General
6084 Pigeon RdClosest spot to us to pick up essentials.
Food Lion
179 Paragon PkwyIngles Markets
259 Barber BlvdPublix Super Market at Waynesville Pavilion
124 Frazier StParks & Nature
Beautiful scenery and great hike for anyone. We like the 2nd trailhead from us. Ask for directions!
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Big East Fork Pisgah
Cruso RoadBeautiful scenery and great hike for anyone. We like the 2nd trailhead from us. Ask for directions!
Sliding Rock
Iconic mountain summer fun!
Tons of mountain biking and hiking options in Asheville
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Bent Creek River Park
1610 Brevard RdTons of mountain biking and hiking options in Asheville
Must see waterfall, but gets very touristy in summer! Go early.
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Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Must see waterfall, but gets very touristy in summer! Go early.
Devil's Courthouse Overlook
Blue Ridge ParkwayWaterrock Knob
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower
Twin Falls
National Forest RoadSkinny Dip Falls
Blue Ridge ParkwayGraveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayAbout 6 miles round trip (3 up, 3 down) to my favorite view around! Closer to Brevard!
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Looking Glass Rock
About 6 miles round trip (3 up, 3 down) to my favorite view around! Closer to Brevard!
John Rock
National Forest RoadFavorite for amazing 360 degree views with not too intense of an effort. Love this hike! Make a 5 mile loop to include Tennent Mountain too!
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Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailFavorite for amazing 360 degree views with not too intense of an effort. Love this hike! Make a 5 mile loop to include Tennent Mountain too!
Tennent Mountain
Art Loeb TrailHike past Black Balsam to Tennent Mountain. Views can’t be beat!
Moore Cove Falls
Mountain bike, hike, or trail run about 10-15 minutes away from the house!
Chestnut Mountain Nature Park
Mountain bike, hike, or trail run about 10-15 minutes away from the house!