Melanie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Biltmore House is a must-see. It’s beautiful year round. Plan for at least one full day to experience the house and gorgeous grounds.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe Biltmore House is a must-see. It’s beautiful year round. Plan for at least one full day to experience the house and gorgeous grounds.
Purchase Knob is 13 miles from our house. It has beautiful views and is a fairly easy hike.
12 locals recommend
Purchase Knob
Purchase Knob is 13 miles from our house. It has beautiful views and is a fairly easy hike.
Our family loves to take day trips to Hot Springs. We hike, enjoy a fabulous dinner, and soak in a mineral hot tub.
158 locals recommend
Hot Springs
Our family loves to take day trips to Hot Springs. We hike, enjoy a fabulous dinner, and soak in a mineral hot tub.
Cataloochee Valley is a beautiful spot with historic homes and an old schoolhouse. It’s a famous spot to see local elk and hike.
34 locals recommend
Cataloochee Valley Overlook
274-304 Cataloochee Entrance RdCataloochee Valley is a beautiful spot with historic homes and an old schoolhouse. It’s a famous spot to see local elk and hike.
Food scene
Boojum Brewing is a family favorite. They have a great menu and are located on Main Street downtown WAYNESVILLE. They have a pub downstairs with a bar menu, pool and live music.
203 locals recommend
Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main StBoojum Brewing is a family favorite. They have a great menu and are located on Main Street downtown WAYNESVILLE. They have a pub downstairs with a bar menu, pool and live music.
Frog’s Leap is a fantastic spot for local, seasonal meals.
63 locals recommend
Frogs Leap Public House
44 Church StFrog’s Leap is a fantastic spot for local, seasonal meals.
Adventure
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdCataloochee Ski Area is a small, local ski resort.