Food Scene
J. Arthur's
2843 Soco Rdsteaks and such
Butts On The Creek BBQ
1584 Soco Rdgood bbq with view of the river
Panacea CoffeeHouse, Cafe and Roastery
66 Commerce Stunique and relaxed setting, great coffee
Frankie's Italian Trattoria
1037 Soco Rdpro's- pretty good food /bar
con's- very loud
Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main Stgreat brewery, good pub food, really good bear.
really nice brewery, great space to enjoy a good brew, outside seating on the creek.
116 locals recommend
Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce Streally nice brewery, great space to enjoy a good brew, outside seating on the creek.
Lakeside Bistro at Lake Junaluska
689 N Lakeshore Drawesome views of the lake and mountains
Smoky Mountain Sub Shop
29 Miller Stbest sandwiches!
Frogs Leap Public House
44 Church StChurch Street Depot
34 Church StShopping
Waynesville
quaint small town, local artists, street fairs,
Sutton & Sons Antique Mall
3156 Dellwood RdMast General Store, Waynesville NC
63 N Main Stold time general store,
Chateau debris
2562 Dellwood RdTwigs & Leaves Gallery
98 N Main StParks & Nature
Carolina mountain club
Lots of area hiking trail information and group hikes
Hikewnc.info/trailheads/Pisgah-national-forest
absolutely a must see!! beautiful vistas, take a picnic, lots of trail heads to mountains- to -sea trails and Appalachian trail.
Go East towards asheville for the best views
8 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway Ranger
Soco Roadabsolutely a must see!! beautiful vistas, take a picnic, lots of trail heads to mountains- to -sea trails and Appalachian trail.
Go East towards asheville for the best views
historic buildings, hiking, elk watching, fishing, ....awesome!
34 locals recommend
Cataloochee Valley Overlook
274-304 Cataloochee Entrance Rdhistoric buildings, hiking, elk watching, fishing, ....awesome!
pros: very close, easy access, less than 100 yards to the lookout
cons:parking is very limited and very close to the highway. . very busy during tourist season and holidays.
101 locals recommend
Soco Falls
U.S. 19pros: very close, easy access, less than 100 yards to the lookout
cons:parking is very limited and very close to the highway. . very busy during tourist season and holidays.
just the best lookout on the parkway. not to be missed. a short hike less than a mile from the parking lot, though fairly steep, still considered easy by most.
53 locals recommend
Devil's Courthouse Overlook
Blue Ridge Parkwayjust the best lookout on the parkway. not to be missed. a short hike less than a mile from the parking lot, though fairly steep, still considered easy by most.
Waterrock Knob Visitor Center
Road to Waterrock Knobbreathtaking beautiful views, access to the cataloochee divid trail. reservations required, seasonal, picnic lunches .
12 locals recommend
The Swag
2300 Swag Rdbreathtaking beautiful views, access to the cataloochee divid trail. reservations required, seasonal, picnic lunches .
the entrance is just minutes from maggie valley and balsam entrance
250 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkwaythe entrance is just minutes from maggie valley and balsam entrance
Tuckaseegee Outfitters
4909 US-74Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground
1040 W Deep Creek Rdbeautiful waterfalls, walk behind the fall, handicap access, easy hike, accessible from the main road. google for more info
229 locals recommend
Dry Falls
U.S. 64beautiful waterfalls, walk behind the fall, handicap access, easy hike, accessible from the main road. google for more info
easy woodland hike, swimming hole, small waterfalls, very busy during tourist season
123 locals recommend
Skinny Dip Falls
Blue Ridge Parkwayeasy woodland hike, swimming hole, small waterfalls, very busy during tourist season
Cataloochee
see Elk, hiking, fishing, historic buildings
Max Patch
Max Patch Road360 degree of the best view in western north carolina
Entertainment & Activities
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdCataloochee Tube World in Maggie Valley
4721 Soco RdHarrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry Ststeam train. polar express during the holidays
if you are in town in late july, this is a must see. google for more information
10 locals recommend
Folkmoot USA
112 Virginia Aveif you are in town in late july, this is a must see. google for more information
quaint movie theater, nostalgic charm, though seats are somewhat uncomfortable. first run movies
20 locals recommend
The Strand at 38 Main
38 N Main Stquaint movie theater, nostalgic charm, though seats are somewhat uncomfortable. first run movies
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
62 Vintage LnLake Junaluska
759 N Lakeshore DrHarrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino Drhuge casino!
Arts & Culture
Asheville
Cherokee
Unto These Hills, Outdoor Drama
688 Drama Rdexcellent way to experience history!
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdBiltmore
1 Lodge Stbrewery
BearWaters Brewing Company: Creekside
4352 Soco RdElevated Mountain Distilling Company
3732 Soco Rdgrocery store
Ingles Markets
259 Barber Blvdlarge grocery store
Publix Super Market at Waynesville Pavilion
124 Frazier Stlarge grocery store
Food Lion
179 Paragon PkwyDollar General
2621 Soco Rdconvience store with food and quick stop items