Joshua and Tracey’s Guidebook
Food scene
Best biscuits and gravy ever. Overall best breakfast place in Waynesville. 8 Miles. 828-246-6446.
54 locals recommend
The Buttered Biscuit
1226 Dellwood RdBest biscuits and gravy ever. Overall best breakfast place in Waynesville. 8 Miles. 828-246-6446.
Sweet Onion
39 Miller StGreat place for special occasions. 5 miles. 828-456-5559.
Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveBest BBQ in Waynesville. 4 miles. 828-456-7275.
Known for their IPAs, a local favorite. Often live music. 5.5 miles. 828-454-5664.
116 locals recommend
Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce StKnown for their IPAs, a local favorite. Often live music. 5.5 miles. 828-454-5664.
Good variety, nearby. Something for everyone. Call ahead or just drive in (for curbside ordering). Delivery available during non-peak hours. For those times when you want food now! 3 miles. 828-456-9135.
23 locals recommend
Clyde's Restaurant
2107 S Main StGood variety, nearby. Something for everyone. Call ahead or just drive in (for curbside ordering). Delivery available during non-peak hours. For those times when you want food now! 3 miles. 828-456-9135.
Good Mexican food, reasonably close, and Door Dash delivers. New outdoor seating section. 3 miles. 828-571-0635.
34 locals recommend
Papas & Beer
1863 S Main StGood Mexican food, reasonably close, and Door Dash delivers. New outdoor seating section. 3 miles. 828-571-0635.
Breakfast all day. Great lunch also. Amazing food, and closer than Buttered Biscuit. 3.7 miles. 828-246-6800
28 locals recommend
Beach Mountain Diner
429 Hazelwood AvenueBreakfast all day. Great lunch also. Amazing food, and closer than Buttered Biscuit. 3.7 miles. 828-246-6800
Not open on weekends, but very popular on Friday nights. We really enjoyed it.
32 locals recommend
Blue Rooster Southern Grill
207 Paragon PkwyNot open on weekends, but very popular on Friday nights. We really enjoyed it.
Dough Boys Pizza & Wings Waynesville
Josh’s favorite pizza in Waynesville (4.6 miles).
Bocelli's Italian Eatery
319 N Haywood StGood all-around Italian cuisine (5 miles).
Watami Sushi & Noodles
33 S Main StBest asian food in the County (5 miles)
Good cafe with outdoor seating to bring you pet. We have never been disappointed (12 miles).
9 locals recommend
Haywood 209 Cafe
3360 Crabtree RdGood cafe with outdoor seating to bring you pet. We have never been disappointed (12 miles).
Good food with outdoor seating to bring your pet. Downtown (5 miles).
33 locals recommend
The Patio Bistro
26 Church StGood food with outdoor seating to bring your pet. Downtown (5 miles).
Sightseeing
Lake Junaluska
759 N Lakeshore DrWonderful and scenic paved trail around the lake. 9 miles.
Soco Falls
U.S. 19Highly recommended by locals. 20 miles.
South Entrance to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. 34 miles. 828-497-1904.
67 locals recommend
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
1194 Newfound Gap RdSouth Entrance to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. 34 miles. 828-497-1904.
Highest elevation visitor center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Scenic overlooks galore. Check for road closures during winter months. 23 miles.
26 locals recommend
Waterrock Knob Visitor Center
Road to Waterrock KnobHighest elevation visitor center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Scenic overlooks galore. Check for road closures during winter months. 23 miles.
Activities
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdHighly recommended by locals. 19 miles. 828-926-0285.
Intermediate hike in Blue Ridge Parkway near Waynesville. Magnificent view at the top! 23 miles.
87 locals recommend
Waterrock Knob
Intermediate hike in Blue Ridge Parkway near Waynesville. Magnificent view at the top! 23 miles.
The “Natural Waterslide” is popular with the kids in the summer.
279 locals recommend
Pisgah National Forest
The “Natural Waterslide” is popular with the kids in the summer.
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
62 Vintage LnKitchy but fun. 13 miles. 828-926-6266.
Cataloochee Tube World in Maggie Valley
4721 Soco RdGreat for kids. 15 miles. 828-926-0285.
HART Theatre
250 Pigeon StGreat regional theater. 5 miles.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrIf you like this. 30 miles. 828-497-7777.
Beginner and intermediate whitewater rafting. We had a blast! 45 miles. 800-771-7238.
44 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Rafting
3299 Hartford RdBeginner and intermediate whitewater rafting. We had a blast! 45 miles. 800-771-7238.
Fun family activity. Perfect for mid-summer activity. We had fun! 35 miles. 828-505-7371.
83 locals recommend
French Broad Outfitters
704 Riverside DrFun family activity. Perfect for mid-summer activity. We had fun! 35 miles. 828-505-7371.
Best candy selection in Haywood County! Lots of souvenirs also. Downtown Waynesville, Main Street.
60 locals recommend
Mast General Store, Waynesville NC
63 N Main StBest candy selection in Haywood County! Lots of souvenirs also. Downtown Waynesville, Main Street.
Indoor swimming pool, weight room, dog parks, walking paths, and recreation fields. 7 miles.
19 locals recommend
Waynesville Parks & Recreation
550 Vance StIndoor swimming pool, weight room, dog parks, walking paths, and recreation fields. 7 miles.
Neighborhoods
Historic and vibrant six-block stretch of downtown with shopping, dining, and deserts. 5 miles.
184 locals recommend
Waynesville
Historic and vibrant six-block stretch of downtown with shopping, dining, and deserts. 5 miles.
More touristy than Waynesville, but a few good finds on the drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance.
108 locals recommend
Maggie Valley
More touristy than Waynesville, but a few good finds on the drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance.
Groceries
Walmart Supercenter
135 Town Center LoopNearest grocery store. 3 miles. 828-456-4828.
Ingles Markets
259 Barber BlvdOne-half mile farther than Walmart. 3.5 miles. 828-456-8776.
Open seasonally. Great selection. Largest apple orchard in the region. 3 miles.
32 locals recommend
Barber Orchard Fruitstands Inc
2855 Old Balsam RdOpen seasonally. Great selection. Largest apple orchard in the region. 3 miles.