Food Scene
Anejo Grille
18 Creekside CirTry the Mexican chicken soup!!
Iconic location on the Nantahala river. Good food with amazing view of the river and access to the Appalachian trail.
48 locals recommend
River's End Restaurant
13077 US-19Iconic location on the Nantahala river. Good food with amazing view of the river and access to the Appalachian trail.
Starbucks
230 U.S. 64Inside the Ingles grocery store
Good Thai food. Its a beautiful drive from Warne to Franklin on US 64
12 locals recommend
Boone Thai Restaurant
553 Highlands RdGood Thai food. Its a beautiful drive from Warne to Franklin on US 64
The Copper Door
2 Sullivan StNicest place on the square in Hayesville.
menu varies week to week as does the beer brewed on site!
32 locals recommend
Hayesville Brewing Company
1568 US-64 menu varies week to week as does the beer brewed on site!
Lake side dining just minutes from Moccasin Creek State Park and Hemlock Falls
16 locals recommend
Chop House At Laprades
25 Shoreline TrailLake side dining just minutes from Moccasin Creek State Park and Hemlock Falls
Valley River Brewery
71 Tennessee StBrewpub
Rib Country-Hayesville
580 NC-69Smoked turkey salad to go is excellent
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
1563 Andrews RdNorth Carolina Fast food.....fried chicken and biscuits!
Huddle House
29 Golf Course Rdopen 24/7
Essentials
Ingles Markets
230 US-64Walmart Supercenter
93 US-19Shopping
We love this store for its eccletic collection of antiques and "everything else"
Be sure to take a few minutes to walk around the town square of Hayesville
8 locals recommend
Molly & Me Antiques
892 US-64 BUSWe love this store for its eccletic collection of antiques and "everything else"
Be sure to take a few minutes to walk around the town square of Hayesville
Parks & Nature
Great mountain and lake views with a paved walking path over the damn. Go at sunset for a spectacular end to a day in Appalachia
16 locals recommend
Chatuge Dam
Great mountain and lake views with a paved walking path over the damn. Go at sunset for a spectacular end to a day in Appalachia
One of our farovites, cool off in the creek just below the falls or hike the trails. A portion of the trail is flat and paved along the creek. Several picnic tables are availble off the paved trail.
54 locals recommend
Fires Creek Picnic Area
1767 Fires Creek Wildlife RdOne of our farovites, cool off in the creek just below the falls or hike the trails. A portion of the trail is flat and paved along the creek. Several picnic tables are availble off the paved trail.
Take a swim in lake Chatgue, ride the mountain bike trails or picnic on the shore! Great family destination
32 locals recommend
Jackrabbit Recreation Area, Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
465 Jack Rabbit RdTake a swim in lake Chatgue, ride the mountain bike trails or picnic on the shore! Great family destination
Chatuge Dam Trail
1407 Chatuge Dam RdFlat and paved with stunning views!
Enjoy panaramic mountain views or access the appalachain trail from this location
"From the Wayah Bald lookout tower, one can see the main ridge of the Smoky Mountains to the North, the Balsams and the Cowees to the East, and the Tusquittee and Slickrock ranges to the West."
86 locals recommend
Wayah Bald
4419 Wayah Bald RdEnjoy panaramic mountain views or access the appalachain trail from this location
"From the Wayah Bald lookout tower, one can see the main ridge of the Smoky Mountains to the North, the Balsams and the Cowees to the East, and the Tusquittee and Slickrock ranges to the West."
Take a walk in the woods!!! This is one of many access points to the trail
19 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail
Take a walk in the woods!!! This is one of many access points to the trail
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurHighest point in Georgia. Just go.
Easy access to the Appalachian Trail, Nantahala National Forest, and campground.
15 locals recommend
Standing Indian Campground
Off Forest Development Rd 67Easy access to the Appalachian Trail, Nantahala National Forest, and campground.
Park at the trailhead for a very easy and short walk to a waterfall. The hike to Williams pulpit will be much harder and will take close to an hour based on your fitness level. Be sure take your time and enjoy the backcountry views!!
28 locals recommend
Bartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit
1719 Ray Cove RdPark at the trailhead for a very easy and short walk to a waterfall. The hike to Williams pulpit will be much harder and will take close to an hour based on your fitness level. Be sure take your time and enjoy the backcountry views!!
A must do in the spring! The garden is open year around and has a nice view of Lake Chatuge. NO ADMISSION FEE
Fred Hamilton Gardens
Fred Hamilton GardensA must do in the spring! The garden is open year around and has a nice view of Lake Chatuge. NO ADMISSION FEE
Piney Knob Trails
Reserve DriveSightseeing
Quaint mountain town with an old fashion town square.
You will love the people of this town!
Enjoy music on the square on selected friday nights in the summer
43 locals recommend
Hayesville
Quaint mountain town with an old fashion town square.
You will love the people of this town!
Enjoy music on the square on selected friday nights in the summer
Highlands
Drive from Warne to Highlands and enjoy 3 waterfalls along the way
Dry Falls
U.S. 64Bridal Veil Falls
Worth the 20 minute hike, you wont regret making the drive. Consider dining at the Chophouse before your hike, its less than a mile away.
109 locals recommend
Helton Creek Falls
Worth the 20 minute hike, you wont regret making the drive. Consider dining at the Chophouse before your hike, its less than a mile away.
Off the beaten path, this waterfall is amazing! Bring your own water and a snack as the 15-20 minute hike is steep and sternuous for some.
40 locals recommend
Secret Falls Trail Head
Big Creek RoadOff the beaten path, this waterfall is amazing! Bring your own water and a snack as the 15-20 minute hike is steep and sternuous for some.
Anna Ruby Falls
Anna Ruby Falls Road Paved trail to very nice waterfall
Youll drive past access to the Appalachian trail and Standing Indian mound campground to access this waterfall. The hike is mostly flat and meanders along a creek. You may find you have the place to yourself.
6 locals recommend
Big Laurel Falls
National Forest RoadYoull drive past access to the Appalachian trail and Standing Indian mound campground to access this waterfall. The hike is mostly flat and meanders along a creek. You may find you have the place to yourself.
4 hour railroad trip in the Chattahoochee national forest
381 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot St4 hour railroad trip in the Chattahoochee national forest
Take the narrow curving road (shake rag road) all the way to the park, has great views of Hiawassee and Lake Chatuge.
P.S. You may find yourself discusing the difference between art and graffiti with your famliy.
138 locals recommend
Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag RdTake the narrow curving road (shake rag road) all the way to the park, has great views of Hiawassee and Lake Chatuge.
P.S. You may find yourself discusing the difference between art and graffiti with your famliy.
Entertainment & Activities
If you want to experience some great whitwater rafting this mom and pop place is as budget friendly at it gets.
Paddle Inn Rafting Company
14611 US-19If you want to experience some great whitwater rafting this mom and pop place is as budget friendly at it gets.
Raft, zipline, ropes coarse, kayak...this popular spot is is a known rest stop for hikers on the Appalachian Trail.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. 19Raft, zipline, ropes coarse, kayak...this popular spot is is a known rest stop for hikers on the Appalachian Trail.
Chunky Gal Stables
1306 Hot House RdHorseback riding.
Site of 1996 summer Olympic canoe and kayak slalom events
154 locals recommend
Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64Site of 1996 summer Olympic canoe and kayak slalom events
Arts & Culture
"The Folk School offers year-round weeklong and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography and writing."
125 locals recommend
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd"The Folk School offers year-round weeklong and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography and writing."
Gem & Mineral Museum-Franklin
25 Phillips StFun and FREE