Katy’s guidebook
Coffee
The mountain coffee shop of your dreams! Be sure to check out the back patio along the River. Only open Wednesday - Sunday. Great wifi and tables spaced for a nice place to meet or work as well.
Panacea CoffeeHouse, Cafe and Roastery
66 Commerce StGreat little spot, locally owned. Open every day. The only place Andy will go for an excellent expresso!
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Orchard Coffee
39 Depot StGreat little spot, locally owned. Open every day. The only place Andy will go for an excellent expresso!
Food scene
Fantastic local fare upscale southern food and drinks. Sit by the large front windows to people-watch. Fresh-catch, meatloaf, or fried chicken!
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Birchwood Hall Southern Kitchen
111 N Main StFantastic local fare upscale southern food and drinks. Sit by the large front windows to people-watch. Fresh-catch, meatloaf, or fried chicken!
Cute upscale dinner. Great food. Reservations required and this is the place you’ll want to dress a little nicer and enjoy a great bottle of wine with dinner.
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Chef's Table
30 Church StCute upscale dinner. Great food. Reservations required and this is the place you’ll want to dress a little nicer and enjoy a great bottle of wine with dinner.
Open later than most places in town, full bar, and lots of locals. The view overlooking the mountains is during the daytime or at sunset. Great pizza.
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Sauced - Pizza, Tacos, Taps
190 N Main StOpen later than most places in town, full bar, and lots of locals. The view overlooking the mountains is during the daytime or at sunset. Great pizza.
Southern Porch
449 Main StFantastic southern food in a gorgeous historic home!
The cheese boards and hand-crafters drinks in the lobby piano bar on weekends is a must! Dinner on the Patio to enjoy farm fresh entrees over fantastic views perfect for special occasions, reservations highly recommended.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveThe cheese boards and hand-crafters drinks in the lobby piano bar on weekends is a must! Dinner on the Patio to enjoy farm fresh entrees over fantastic views perfect for special occasions, reservations highly recommended.
Mimosas specials, local handcrafted sodas and huge salads make this a local favorite! Sit in the adorable patio for a French-cafe vibe with lovely flowers to enjoy spring-fall.
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The Patio Bistro
26 Church StMimosas specials, local handcrafted sodas and huge salads make this a local favorite! Sit in the adorable patio for a French-cafe vibe with lovely flowers to enjoy spring-fall.
Great post-hiking southern food burgers, hand-cut fries and fish tacos! Go outside and down the stairs to the slightly-hidden bar and hang with the locals for a game of pool and live music. Always a good time!
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Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main StGreat post-hiking southern food burgers, hand-cut fries and fish tacos! Go outside and down the stairs to the slightly-hidden bar and hang with the locals for a game of pool and live music. Always a good time!
Classic charcuterie boards and champagne flights 🥂
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Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page AveClassic charcuterie boards and champagne flights 🥂
Sweet Onion
39 Miller StGreat local food!
This is one amazing eating experience! Order several shareable plates and a half bottle of champagne for an amazing farm to table dinner!
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Rhubarb
7 N Pack SquareThis is one amazing eating experience! Order several shareable plates and a half bottle of champagne for an amazing farm to table dinner!
Tupelo Honey
12 College StThe best homemade pasta around! Chef and bartenders from New York City and bring that Italian authenticity to a surprising little restaurant in the tiny mountain town of Sylva. About 45 minutes from our Guest Suite, it is our favorite date night spot. Make sure to make reservations as they book quickly.
ILDA LLC
The best homemade pasta around! Chef and bartenders from New York City and bring that Italian authenticity to a surprising little restaurant in the tiny mountain town of Sylva. About 45 minutes from our Guest Suite, it is our favorite date night spot. Make sure to make reservations as they book quickly.
Watami Sushi & Noodles
33 S Main StGreat little place for some Sushi!
THE BEST ice cream in town! Fresh ice cream, handmade waffle cones, expresso, candy made daily, and delicious milkshakes. Everyone in town goes here. Ask for Olivia :)
Kilwins Waynesville
THE BEST ice cream in town! Fresh ice cream, handmade waffle cones, expresso, candy made daily, and delicious milkshakes. Everyone in town goes here. Ask for Olivia :)
The best french place around, and close to historic Asheville shopping and sightseeing! We go for brunch often and then browse the shops afterwards.
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Isa's French Bistro
1 Battery Park AveThe best french place around, and close to historic Asheville shopping and sightseeing! We go for brunch often and then browse the shops afterwards.
Fresh, authentic Thai food, sushi, and bubble tea with a hard-working and pleasant staff. We love that the restaurant is so large; we are always seated immediately and have had no need for reservations if we arrive before 7pm.
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Suwana's Thai Orchid Restaurant
11 Broadway StFresh, authentic Thai food, sushi, and bubble tea with a hard-working and pleasant staff. We love that the restaurant is so large; we are always seated immediately and have had no need for reservations if we arrive before 7pm.
Finally reopened after spectacular renovations, this iconic lodge is a must-visit for the true foodie! All local and sustainably sourced food inspired by an internationally-traveled chef and team, you’ll love every moment of your dining experience here. Come before your reservation (and please do make a reservation!) and sit at the bar and peruse their extensive wine list. This is our favorite place for a celebration or upscale evening out in a friendly and luxurious ranch environment. Top pick for food lovers!
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Cataloochee Ranch
119 Ranch DrFinally reopened after spectacular renovations, this iconic lodge is a must-visit for the true foodie! All local and sustainably sourced food inspired by an internationally-traveled chef and team, you’ll love every moment of your dining experience here. Come before your reservation (and please do make a reservation!) and sit at the bar and peruse their extensive wine list. This is our favorite place for a celebration or upscale evening out in a friendly and luxurious ranch environment. Top pick for food lovers!
Shopping
A must-visit! Be sure to explore all three levels.
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Mast General Store, Waynesville NC
63 N Main StA must-visit! Be sure to explore all three levels.
See where the locals shop to furnish their log-cabins, farm houses and historic homes! Love this place. Be sure to explore all three levels! All the artwork on the walls is for sale.
Davis Furniture
93 N Main StSee where the locals shop to furnish their log-cabins, farm houses and historic homes! Love this place. Be sure to explore all three levels! All the artwork on the walls is for sale.
The Christmas Shop and Well Bred Bakery are must-stops on your walking tour of historic Biltmore Village!
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Biltmore Village
The Christmas Shop and Well Bred Bakery are must-stops on your walking tour of historic Biltmore Village!
The BEST place to find a gift, game, puzzle, or fantastic book from local authors - be sure to go downstairs and ask for your complementary hot coffee!
Sassafras on Main
196 N Main StThe BEST place to find a gift, game, puzzle, or fantastic book from local authors - be sure to go downstairs and ask for your complementary hot coffee!
Wall Street Books LLC
163 Wall StThe Classic Wineseller’s retail wine and cigar shop is housed in an underground cellar. The cozy space is home to a host of special events including live music, educational classes, wine and winemaker dinners and tastings, and other creative happenings. Check the calendar for the latest offerings. Located on Church Street just around the corner from Main Street in Downtown Waynesville, North Carolina, the Classic Wineseller features over 1,200 wine selections among more than 14,000 bottles. They also have an extensive selection of beers, champagnes, ports, sherrys, sauternes, and dessert wines. These wines are stored in the temperature-stable underground showroom.
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Classic Wineseller Inc
20 Church StThe Classic Wineseller’s retail wine and cigar shop is housed in an underground cellar. The cozy space is home to a host of special events including live music, educational classes, wine and winemaker dinners and tastings, and other creative happenings. Check the calendar for the latest offerings. Located on Church Street just around the corner from Main Street in Downtown Waynesville, North Carolina, the Classic Wineseller features over 1,200 wine selections among more than 14,000 bottles. They also have an extensive selection of beers, champagnes, ports, sherrys, sauternes, and dessert wines. These wines are stored in the temperature-stable underground showroom.
Smoky Mountain Dog Bakery
4 N Main StA great place to grab some goodies for your pups.
Hiking
The loop trail is about 50 minutes to compete, and offers sweeping views! You will intersect with the Appalachian trail and make a day of it if you wish!
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Max Patch
Max Patch RoadThe loop trail is about 50 minutes to compete, and offers sweeping views! You will intersect with the Appalachian trail and make a day of it if you wish!
Devil's Courthouse Overlook
Blue Ridge ParkwayA magical place for a long loop hike around the lake.
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Lake Junaluska Conference And Retreat Center
91 N Lakeshore DrA magical place for a long loop hike around the lake.
We love the short loop trail that begins with a lovely “rock pool” area to remove shoes and enjoy the cool flowing water. A favorite for dogs as well! You can also connect with other much longer (and well-marked) trails along the loop path for a much longer adventure.
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Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayWe love the short loop trail that begins with a lovely “rock pool” area to remove shoes and enjoy the cool flowing water. A favorite for dogs as well! You can also connect with other much longer (and well-marked) trails along the loop path for a much longer adventure.
Sightseeing
Cataloochee Valley - Elk Watching
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe dinner and wine excursions are amazing! And it’s absolutely worth upgrading to the best ticket you can afford! You won’t regret that decision :) Love this once in a lifetime day trip experience!
Great Smoky Mountain Railway
45 Mitchell StreetThe dinner and wine excursions are amazing! And it’s absolutely worth upgrading to the best ticket you can afford! You won’t regret that decision :) Love this once in a lifetime day trip experience!
HART Theatre
250 Pigeon StA wonderful place to take in a show!
This is our favorite local vineyard! Check out their calendar to book a tasting and tour. Delicious wines, stunning views, and a great time sipping wine around the massive log-cabin-like inside.
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Addison Farms Vineyard
4005 New Leicester HwyThis is our favorite local vineyard! Check out their calendar to book a tasting and tour. Delicious wines, stunning views, and a great time sipping wine around the massive log-cabin-like inside.
Adventure
Wonderful ski, snowboard, and tubing about 20 minutes drive from the Guest Suite!
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Isifunda seSki saseCataloochee
1080 Ski Lodge RdWonderful ski, snowboard, and tubing about 20 minutes drive from the Guest Suite!
The best tubing place in the area! This locally owned company will take great care of you and offer a flexible 2-3 hour tubing adventure the entire family will love! We go several times each summer. There are several stopping places to swim, take a small hike, or experience the local rope swings (at your own risk but lots of fun!). A must-do activity during the warmer months.
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Cherokee Rapids River Tubing
1681 Acquoni RdThe best tubing place in the area! This locally owned company will take great care of you and offer a flexible 2-3 hour tubing adventure the entire family will love! We go several times each summer. There are several stopping places to swim, take a small hike, or experience the local rope swings (at your own risk but lots of fun!). A must-do activity during the warmer months.