Evelyn’s guidebook
Hiking
This is one of our favorite hikes! Near Hot Springs, NC in the Pisgah National Forest.
There are 2 easy trails. A short loop-1.4 miles and a long loop-2.4 miles.
Scenic views, high elevation and the Appalachian Trail.
It’s off the beaten path, so if visiting on the weekend, it’s not very crowded.
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Max Patch
Max Patch RoadThis is one of our favorite hikes! Near Hot Springs, NC in the Pisgah National Forest.
There are 2 easy trails. A short loop-1.4 miles and a long loop-2.4 miles.
Scenic views, high elevation and the Appalachian Trail.
It’s off the beaten path, so if visiting on the weekend, it’s not very crowded.
Another family favorite hike located at Milepost 418 on the Blue Ridge Pkwy.
A moderate hike with waterfalls, scenic views and unique plant life.
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Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayAnother family favorite hike located at Milepost 418 on the Blue Ridge Pkwy.
A moderate hike with waterfalls, scenic views and unique plant life.
Located at Milepost 451.2 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, between Waynesville and Maggie Valley. This spot has incredible Mountain View’s, especially at sunrise and sunset. A visitors center and restrooms.
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Waterrock Knob
Located at Milepost 451.2 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, between Waynesville and Maggie Valley. This spot has incredible Mountain View’s, especially at sunrise and sunset. A visitors center and restrooms.
Located between Brevard and Hendersonville, this is an outdoor lovers dream with many waterfalls & 86 miles of trails on protected 10,000 acres.
Hikes range from easy to strenuous.
To avoid weekend crowds, arrive early and visit on weekdays.
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Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadLocated between Brevard and Hendersonville, this is an outdoor lovers dream with many waterfalls & 86 miles of trails on protected 10,000 acres.
Hikes range from easy to strenuous.
To avoid weekend crowds, arrive early and visit on weekdays.
The hike begins at the Art-Loeb Trailhead, at milepost 420 on the Blue Ridge Pkwy.
Relatively easy, beginner-friendly hike. At less than 2 miles round trip. Stunning views!
It is one of the most popular Blue Ridge Pkwy hikes near Asheville.
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Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailThe hike begins at the Art-Loeb Trailhead, at milepost 420 on the Blue Ridge Pkwy.
Relatively easy, beginner-friendly hike. At less than 2 miles round trip. Stunning views!
It is one of the most popular Blue Ridge Pkwy hikes near Asheville.
Food scene
Excellent barbecue, ribs and brisket! A variety of delicious sides. Outdoor seating.
79 Elysinia Ave
Waynesville, NC 28786
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Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveExcellent barbecue, ribs and brisket! A variety of delicious sides. Outdoor seating.
79 Elysinia Ave
Waynesville, NC 28786
Delicious, authentic Italian food. We’ve eaten here many times and are pleased every time. Lots to choose from on the menu.
Located in downtown Waynesville, just off Main St.
Outdoor Seating.
319 N Haywood St
Waynesville, NC 28786
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Bocelli's Italian Eatery
319 N Haywood StDelicious, authentic Italian food. We’ve eaten here many times and are pleased every time. Lots to choose from on the menu.
Located in downtown Waynesville, just off Main St.
Outdoor Seating.
319 N Haywood St
Waynesville, NC 28786
Best Mexican food in town!
1863 S. Main St
Waynesville, NC 28786
Outdoor seating.
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Papas & Beer
1863 S Main StBest Mexican food in town!
1863 S. Main St
Waynesville, NC 28786
Outdoor seating.
Creative, upscale renditions of Southern comfort cooking served in a cozy brick-walled space.
Just off Main St, Waynesville.
39 Miller St
Waynesville, NC 28786
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Sweet Onion
39 Miller StCreative, upscale renditions of Southern comfort cooking served in a cozy brick-walled space.
Just off Main St, Waynesville.
39 Miller St
Waynesville, NC 28786
Rustic dining pub serving locally focused twists on classic Southern food.
Creative cocktails, great ambiance.
Located just off Main St, Waynesville.
44 Church St
Waynesville, NC 28786
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Frogs Leap Public House
44 Church StRustic dining pub serving locally focused twists on classic Southern food.
Creative cocktails, great ambiance.
Located just off Main St, Waynesville.
44 Church St
Waynesville, NC 28786
Seasonal pub fare, choose from 16 taps of fresh, delicious and ever rotating Boojum Beer, plus wine and craft cocktails.
Indoor and outdoor seating on back deck.
50 North Main St
Waynesville, NC 28786
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Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main StSeasonal pub fare, choose from 16 taps of fresh, delicious and ever rotating Boojum Beer, plus wine and craft cocktails.
Indoor and outdoor seating on back deck.
50 North Main St
Waynesville, NC 28786
Casual lunch spot off Main St, Waynesville. Good sandwiches.
29 Miller St
Waynesville, NC 28786
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Smoky Mountain Sub Shop
29 Miller StCasual lunch spot off Main St, Waynesville. Good sandwiches.
29 Miller St
Waynesville, NC 28786
Artisanal NY style pie, fresh ingredients = great pizza!
Taproom featuring 50 craft beers and ciders, and local/regional wines.
Fun location in a converted 4000 sf warehouse with a large warehouse. One block off Main St
180 Legion Dr.
Waynesville, NC 28786
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Dough Boys Pizza & Wings
180 Legion DriveArtisanal NY style pie, fresh ingredients = great pizza!
Taproom featuring 50 craft beers and ciders, and local/regional wines.
Fun location in a converted 4000 sf warehouse with a large warehouse. One block off Main St
180 Legion Dr.
Waynesville, NC 28786
This is a great spot in downtown Waynesville, right on the creek, to enjoy a beer and pub fare favorites.
They are a working micro-brewery offering 21 taps, indoor and outdoor areas and live music from Spring until Fall.
56 Commerce St. Waynesville 28786
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Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce StThis is a great spot in downtown Waynesville, right on the creek, to enjoy a beer and pub fare favorites.
They are a working micro-brewery offering 21 taps, indoor and outdoor areas and live music from Spring until Fall.
56 Commerce St. Waynesville 28786
Excellent pancakes and other comfort food breakfasts.
Draws crowds to this diner located at 4309 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751
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Joey's Pancake House
4309 Soco RdExcellent pancakes and other comfort food breakfasts.
Draws crowds to this diner located at 4309 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751
This breakfast/lunch spot serves up delicious, hearty portions of classic Southern dishes.
1226 Dellwood Rd. Waynesville
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The Buttered Biscuit
1226 Dellwood RdThis breakfast/lunch spot serves up delicious, hearty portions of classic Southern dishes.
1226 Dellwood Rd. Waynesville
Great coffee and atmosphere!
Favorite coffee shop! Minutes from cabin.
444 Hazelwood Ave
Waynesville
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Smoky Mountain Coffee Roasters
444 Hazelwood AveGreat coffee and atmosphere!
Favorite coffee shop! Minutes from cabin.
444 Hazelwood Ave
Waynesville
Shopping
This is a must visit Main St. staple in downtown Waynesville!
There are 3 levels at this location-toys and candy(kids love this area)and home goods on the bottom floor, women’s and men’s clothing and shoes on the 2nd/main floor and hiking/outdoor gear on the 3rd floor.
Something for everyone!
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Mast General Store, Waynesville NC
63 N Main StThis is a must visit Main St. staple in downtown Waynesville!
There are 3 levels at this location-toys and candy(kids love this area)and home goods on the bottom floor, women’s and men’s clothing and shoes on the 2nd/main floor and hiking/outdoor gear on the 3rd floor.
Something for everyone!
Great selection of eclectic gifts, home decor, jewelry, children and baby, ladies clothing, bath and body, books and stationery.
Two locations:
486 Hazelwood Ave. Waynesville 28786
142 N. Main St.
Waynesville 28786
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Robin Blu
486 Hazelwood AveGreat selection of eclectic gifts, home decor, jewelry, children and baby, ladies clothing, bath and body, books and stationery.
Two locations:
486 Hazelwood Ave. Waynesville 28786
142 N. Main St.
Waynesville 28786
Family owned business specializing in artisanal bath, body and home products using natural ingredients and essential oils.
Small batch
Hand crafted
SLS - Free
Paraben-Free
Plant-Based
My favorite soap and candles!
435 Hazelwood Ave
Waynesville, NC 28786
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Hazelwood Soap Co
435 Hazelwood AveFamily owned business specializing in artisanal bath, body and home products using natural ingredients and essential oils.
Small batch
Hand crafted
SLS - Free
Paraben-Free
Plant-Based
My favorite soap and candles!
435 Hazelwood Ave
Waynesville, NC 28786
White Water Rafting
Founded in 1972, NOC offers white water rafting, kayaking, tubing, zip lining, mountain biking and more on/around the beautiful Nantahala River!
13077 US 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Founded in 1972, NOC offers white water rafting, kayaking, tubing, zip lining, mountain biking and more on/around the beautiful Nantahala River!
13077 US 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
Snow Skiing
Ski and snowboard options on eighteen slopes and trails, approx 44% are rated beginner, 39% intermediate and 17% advanced. Top elevation is 5400 ft above sea level.
1080 Ski Lodge Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
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Área de esquí Cataloochee
1080 Ski Lodge RdSki and snowboard options on eighteen slopes and trails, approx 44% are rated beginner, 39% intermediate and 17% advanced. Top elevation is 5400 ft above sea level.
1080 Ski Lodge Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Golf
Challenging, beautiful, mountain course. 10 minutes from the cabin.
49 Cupp Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
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Laurel Ridge Country Club
49 Cupp LnChallenging, beautiful, mountain course. 10 minutes from the cabin.
49 Cupp Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
Beautiful course, 5 minutes from the cabin.
176 Country Club Dr.
Waynesville, NC 28786
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Waynesville Inn Golf Resort
176 Country Club DrBeautiful course, 5 minutes from the cabin.
176 Country Club Dr.
Waynesville, NC 28786
Boating/Swimming/Fishing
One of my family's favorite activities in NC is to rent a pontoon boat on Lake Glenville for a fun filled day of sightseeing(beautiful waterfalls and mountain scenery), swimming, fishing, tubing and picnicking on the boat!
Lake Glenville is a reservoir located 8 miles from Cashiers NC, 15 miles south of Western Carolina. The Lake has 26 miles of shoreline and is the highest elevation of any lake east of the Mississippi and worth the drive if you have the time.
Boat rentals ...
Signal Ridge Marina
4769 NC-107
Glenville, NC29736
Call in advance for reservations, as they do book up.
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Lake Glenville
One of my family's favorite activities in NC is to rent a pontoon boat on Lake Glenville for a fun filled day of sightseeing(beautiful waterfalls and mountain scenery), swimming, fishing, tubing and picnicking on the boat!
Lake Glenville is a reservoir located 8 miles from Cashiers NC, 15 miles south of Western Carolina. The Lake has 26 miles of shoreline and is the highest elevation of any lake east of the Mississippi and worth the drive if you have the time.
Boat rentals ...
Signal Ridge Marina
4769 NC-107
Glenville, NC29736
Call in advance for reservations, as they do book up.