Food scene
Sweet Onion
39 Miller StMicrobrewery and great food. Downstairs is the Gem which has pool tables, shuffle boards, sometimes live music and trivia night.
203 locals recommend
Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main StMicrobrewery and great food. Downstairs is the Gem which has pool tables, shuffle boards, sometimes live music and trivia night.
Bocelli's Italian Eatery
319 N Haywood StLos Amigos
62 Overbrook StHaywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveBest barbecue!
Great seafood. Love the almond shrimp or blackened catfish!
30 locals recommend
Maggie's Galley Seafood Restaurant
1374 Sulphur Springs RdGreat seafood. Love the almond shrimp or blackened catfish!
Great breakfast and brunch served all day! Nestled in West Waynesville or what locals call Hazlewood, there are several unique shops on this street as well.
28 locals recommend
Beach Mountain Diner
429 Hazelwood AvenueGreat breakfast and brunch served all day! Nestled in West Waynesville or what locals call Hazlewood, there are several unique shops on this street as well.
Smoky Mountain Coffee Roasters
444 Hazelwood Avegreat coffee and some pastries
Suwana Asian Cuisine
128 North Main StreetDelicious Baked goods made from scratch! Kandi is famous for her cream horns. Limited hours, so check online.
16 locals recommend
Kandi's Cakes & Bake Shop
200 S Main StDelicious Baked goods made from scratch! Kandi is famous for her cream horns. Limited hours, so check online.
Extensive menu for lunch and dinner with Gluten Free options. Wine, beer and cocktail menu as well. Beautiful historic setting in what used to be a gas station. Don't miss the Olive oil station next door.
Singletree Heritage Kitchen
Extensive menu for lunch and dinner with Gluten Free options. Wine, beer and cocktail menu as well. Beautiful historic setting in what used to be a gas station. Don't miss the Olive oil station next door.
Birchwood Hall Southern Kitchen
111 N Main StElevated southern cooking and cocktails.
Great for lunch and a glass of wine. Sit on the cute patio and people watch!
33 locals recommend
The Patio Bistro
26 Church StGreat for lunch and a glass of wine. Sit on the cute patio and people watch!
Church Street Depot
34 Church StGreat Burgers! Varied menu
The Scotsman Public House
Authentic Scottish food, live music some nights.
Dough Boys Pizza & Wings Waynesville
Unique and good pizza and the wings are great. Family friendly.
Only 1 mile from Hawkhill Hideaway at Springdale Golf course. Great food and gorgeous views. Inside and heated outdoor dining. Sunday brunch!
Rocky Face Tavern
Only 1 mile from Hawkhill Hideaway at Springdale Golf course. Great food and gorgeous views. Inside and heated outdoor dining. Sunday brunch!
Restaurant and bar just one mile from the Hawk Hill Hideaway. Lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.
Rocky Face Tavern
Restaurant and bar just one mile from the Hawk Hill Hideaway. Lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.
Great local restaurant in downtown Canton in the historic Imperial hotel.Try the candied bacon appetizer or the Brunch BLT with fried green tomatoes and candied bacon! Full bar, outdoor seating.
29 locals recommend
Southern Porch
449 Main StGreat local restaurant in downtown Canton in the historic Imperial hotel.Try the candied bacon appetizer or the Brunch BLT with fried green tomatoes and candied bacon! Full bar, outdoor seating.
Grab a burger or sub on historic downtown Canton’s Main Street. Locally sourced, freshly ground meat.
JRO'S BURGERS and SUBS
Grab a burger or sub on historic downtown Canton’s Main Street. Locally sourced, freshly ground meat.
Shopping
Handmade soaps, lotions and candles. Quaint little town of Hazelwood has several interesting shops. Located on the west side of main street Waynesville.
17 locals recommend
Hazelwood Soap Co
435 Hazelwood AveHandmade soaps, lotions and candles. Quaint little town of Hazelwood has several interesting shops. Located on the west side of main street Waynesville.
Lots of interesting and unique shops on main st. Waynesville. Park and stroll down Main street as you enjoy locally made art and crafts and unusual gifts.
32 locals recommend
Downtown Waynesville Association
9 S Main StLots of interesting and unique shops on main st. Waynesville. Park and stroll down Main street as you enjoy locally made art and crafts and unusual gifts.
Great books, games, and more for kids and adults. Nice place to buy gifts. Unique shop!
Sassafras on Main
196 N Main StGreat books, games, and more for kids and adults. Nice place to buy gifts. Unique shop!
Haywood's Historic Farmers Market
250 Pigeon StGroceries
Ingles Markets
259 Barber BlvdPublix Super Market at Waynesville Pavilion
124 Frazier StChristopher Farms
2266 Crymes Cove RdGrebleknud Meat Company
Butcher shop with local meat. Grab some to throw on the grill!
Festivals, music, drinks
Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce Stmicrobrewery, live music, outdoor seating on the river
Check the website for Festivals throughout the year including the Jeep Fest, Boho Hippie Fest, Thunder in the Smokies, and the Ice Festival.
17 locals recommend
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
3374 Soco RdCheck the website for Festivals throughout the year including the Jeep Fest, Boho Hippie Fest, Thunder in the Smokies, and the Ice Festival.
Locally crafted beer and cider with locations in Canton down by the river and newest location in a historic warehouse in Waynesville. Family friendly with lots of games.
63 locals recommend
BearWaters Brewing Company
339 W Park StLocally crafted beer and cider with locations in Canton down by the river and newest location in a historic warehouse in Waynesville. Family friendly with lots of games.
Various festivals downtown throughout the year including Folkmoot, Church street fair, Apple Festival, and street dances!
32 locals recommend
Downtown Waynesville Association
9 S Main StVarious festivals downtown throughout the year including Folkmoot, Church street fair, Apple Festival, and street dances!
Adventures/ sightseeing
Take a slide into the COLD water! Quite the adventure and well worth it. Lifeguards on site. Recommend wearing shorts over bathing suit, (thicker shorts work best).
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
Take a slide into the COLD water! Quite the adventure and well worth it. Lifeguards on site. Recommend wearing shorts over bathing suit, (thicker shorts work best).
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Waterrock Knob Visitor Center
Road to Waterrock KnobGraveyard Fields Upper Falls
Take a walk around the lake on the well maintained path while enjoying the beauty of the mountains! Rent a kayak and get a view from the water.
Lake Junaluska
Take a walk around the lake on the well maintained path while enjoying the beauty of the mountains! Rent a kayak and get a view from the water.
Beautiful place to picnic after hiking graveyard fields or seeing the Cradle of Forestry which is adjacent to Pink Beds. There is a flat trail that is easy for children to hike. Some grills available.
7 locals recommend
Pink Beds Picnic Area
Beautiful place to picnic after hiking graveyard fields or seeing the Cradle of Forestry which is adjacent to Pink Beds. There is a flat trail that is easy for children to hike. Some grills available.
Pink Beds Trail
Great round trip short hike. Great for kids. Beautiful waterfall as a treat at the end of the hike.
Moore Cove Falls Trail
Great round trip short hike. Great for kids. Beautiful waterfall as a treat at the end of the hike.
First forestry school in America. A great interactive and informative tour with several walking trails. Events throughout the season can be found on their website. Great place for kids and adults!
Cradle of Forestry In Amer I
First forestry school in America. A great interactive and informative tour with several walking trails. Events throughout the season can be found on their website. Great place for kids and adults!
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge PkwyGorgeous views!
6,053 feet above sea level, highest point along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Named for the red spruce and Fraser fir trees found here.
6 locals recommend
Richland Balsam Overlook
Blue Ridge Parkway6,053 feet above sea level, highest point along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Named for the red spruce and Fraser fir trees found here.
Lake Logan
Shining Rock Wilderness
Big East Fork Pisgah
Cruso RoadMt. Pisgah Trailhead, Asheville, NC
Recreation
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdCataloochee Tube World in Maggie Valley
4721 Soco RdChestnut Mountain Nature Park
Hiking, a park for a picnic and play, and bike trails!
Tube canoe or kayak down the peaceful Pigeon River! Everything supplied for a day of fun.
12 locals recommend
Pigeon River Outfitters
13 Penland StTube canoe or kayak down the peaceful Pigeon River! Everything supplied for a day of fun.
Springdale at Cold Mountain
200 Golfwatch RdBeautiful golf course 1 mile from the home.