Outdoor Activites
Easy hike with two waterfalls/trails in one parking lot. Great swimming hole for all ages. Tip: Take a picnic and enjoy the scenery!
128 locals recommend
Triple Falls Trail
Easy hike with two waterfalls/trails in one parking lot. Great swimming hole for all ages. Tip: Take a picnic and enjoy the scenery!
Great trails, biking, swimming, and fishing. Take a picnic and sit by the river at one of the picnic tables.
279 locals recommend
Pisgah National Forest
Great trails, biking, swimming, and fishing. Take a picnic and sit by the river at one of the picnic tables.
Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park HwyBeautiful views of all the mountain ranges. Great for Sunsets!
Nice walking paths and hiking. Live goats on the property that you can pet. Beautiful views!
174 locals recommend
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdNice walking paths and hiking. Live goats on the property that you can pet. Beautiful views!
The Park at Flat Rock
55 Highland Golf DrAwesome park with playground and walk/jogging track
Chimney Rock
Great state Park with hiking and great views
Beautiful short walk with lots of flowers and fairy houses. Great view of Chimney Rock and Lake Lure.
89 locals recommend
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
3070 Memorial HwyBeautiful short walk with lots of flowers and fairy houses. Great view of Chimney Rock and Lake Lure.
Fawn Lake
Beautiful lake in Dupont St Forest. Great spot to bring a float and go for a swim!
Only 10 minutes from our home and the most beautiful views while apple picking. Has cider flights, cider doughnuts, kids area, food truck and music!
32 locals recommend
Jeter Mountain Farm
1126 Jeter Mountain RdOnly 10 minutes from our home and the most beautiful views while apple picking. Has cider flights, cider doughnuts, kids area, food truck and music!
Bullington Gardens
95 Upper Red Oak TrailThey have a great Fairy Trail for kids during the summer!
Ride Rock Creek
Ride Kanuga
1249 Kanuga Lake RdJeter Mountain Farm
1126 Jeter Mountain RdSky Top Orchard
1193 Pinnacle Mountain RdFood scene
Wonderful Restaurant and Rooftop bar- 21+ for the rooftop. One of our favorites! Recommend reservations.
83 locals recommend
Shine
202 N Main StWonderful Restaurant and Rooftop bar- 21+ for the rooftop. One of our favorites! Recommend reservations.
One of our favorite fine dining restaurants. Restaurant is located in historic bank. Reservations recommended.
96 locals recommend
Postero
401 N Main StOne of our favorite fine dining restaurants. Restaurant is located in historic bank. Reservations recommended.
Cute spot for breakfast or lunch! Delicious homemade breads and baked goods. Nice outdoor seating.
90 locals recommend
Flat Rock Village Bakery
2710 Greenville HwyCute spot for breakfast or lunch! Delicious homemade breads and baked goods. Nice outdoor seating.
Mountain Deli
343 N Main StGreat sandwiches!
Great pizza and pasta spot! Has outdoor dining on Main Street. Another favorite!
66 locals recommend
Mezzaluna
226 N Main StGreat pizza and pasta spot! Has outdoor dining on Main Street. Another favorite!
McFarlan Bake Shop
309 N Main StThe most delicious baked goods!!
Iconic hot dog spot with great milkshakes and even the greek salad is amazing!
38 locals recommend
Hot Dog World
226 Kanuga RdIconic hot dog spot with great milkshakes and even the greek salad is amazing!
Campfire Grill
2770 Greenville HwyGreat food and close to our house!
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
2724 Greenville HwyCute outdoor BBQ spot!
HenDough Chicken & Donuts
126 Augusta StYummy chicken and doughnuts!
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrThe best lunch for ladies. Wonderful high tea service.
9 locals recommend
The Book and Bee Cafe and Tea
795 Mountain RoadThe best lunch for ladies. Wonderful high tea service.
Unique bar with small bites and great cocktails. A little hidden but worth the find!
53 locals recommend
The Poe House
105 1st Ave WUnique bar with small bites and great cocktails. A little hidden but worth the find!
Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe
103 3rd Ave EWonderful casual lunch spot.
Winery
Gorgeous winery and small plate snacks. One of our favorites!
49 locals recommend
Marked Tree Vineyard
623 Deep Gap RdGorgeous winery and small plate snacks. One of our favorites!
Nice winery with live music often. Good size pour for the flights!
123 locals recommend
Burntshirt Vineyards
2721 Sugarloaf RdNice winery with live music often. Good size pour for the flights!
Nice winery with live music and great outdoor space. Good fireplace indoors when the weather is chilly.
86 locals recommend
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
588 Chestnut Gap RdNice winery with live music and great outdoor space. Good fireplace indoors when the weather is chilly.
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider
731 Chestnut Gap RdPoint Lookout Vineyards
408 Appleola RdGorgeous views!
Claywood
Wine and Whiskey Place
Fun for the Kids
Hands On! Children's Museum
318 N Main StOne of the cutest children's museums! Right downtown!
Pisgah Forest Gem Mine
3338 Asheville HwyHistoric Railroad Depot
650 Maple StOur favorite gem mining spot. They have animals and a small ropes course on a creek. They also have a coffee shop and bar.
43 locals recommend
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
2120 Brevard RdOur favorite gem mining spot. They have animals and a small ropes course on a creek. They also have a coffee shop and bar.
Brewery
Nice brewery with a huge outdoor area for kids and space to relax. Very large inside and has food.
74 locals recommend
Mills River Brewery
336 Banner Farm RoadNice brewery with a huge outdoor area for kids and space to relax. Very large inside and has food.
Guidon Brewing Company
415 8th Ave EDowntown brewery! Plenty of outdoor seating!
Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House RdNice place for a drink!
Blue Ridge Beer Garden
402 South Church StreetDry Falls Brewing Co.
425 Kanuga RdOklawaha Brewing Company
147 1st Ave EBoodas Brewing Company
Downtown Brewery that also serves food
Entertainment
Flat Rock
Great place to hear music and see a show
Traveler advice
Getting around
Van in Black- Private Tour Company for Wineries and Brewery
This company is perfect if you plan to do a winery or brewery tour! They pick you up at our house and let you even customize your stops. They are awesome!