Food Scene
Mayberry's Soups & Sandwiches
30 W Main StExcellent Sunday Brunch!
New location and name, called Trout. Quaint setting. Highly recommend the pizza or if you like creatively prepared trout, this is the place to go.
Brown Trout Mountain Grille
188 U.S. 64New location and name, called Trout. Quaint setting. Highly recommend the pizza or if you like creatively prepared trout, this is the place to go.
Spectacular setting, outstanding service, elegant and delicious fare. Five-stars, especially nice for a celebration. Reservations recommended.
44 locals recommend
on the Verandah
1536 Franklin RdSpectacular setting, outstanding service, elegant and delicious fare. Five-stars, especially nice for a celebration. Reservations recommended.
If you're adventurous and looking to turn over control of the wheel to the chef, this pre-fixed menu (subject to change) is quite an experience. Outstanding view. Reservations required.
29 locals recommend
Canyon Kitchen
150 Lonesome Valley RdIf you're adventurous and looking to turn over control of the wheel to the chef, this pre-fixed menu (subject to change) is quite an experience. Outstanding view. Reservations required.
Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro
474 Main StInteresting.
Exceptional wine list. Creative fare, especially the beet salad. Outstanding entree's with top-notch service. Reservations recommended.
49 locals recommend
Ristorante Paoletti
440 Main StExceptional wine list. Creative fare, especially the beet salad. Outstanding entree's with top-notch service. Reservations recommended.
Lovely Japanese setting, spectacular food, and a classy sushi bar. Lunch is priced very reasonably!
50 locals recommend
Sora Japanese Restaurant
91 Forest Gate DrLovely Japanese setting, spectacular food, and a classy sushi bar. Lunch is priced very reasonably!
If you like pizza, this is THE place to go! Creative pizzas and salads, fun atmosphere, and a covered patio with a fireplace, waterfall, and live music on occasion. Wine and beer.
56 locals recommend
Slab Town Pizza
45 Slab Town RdIf you like pizza, this is THE place to go! Creative pizzas and salads, fun atmosphere, and a covered patio with a fireplace, waterfall, and live music on occasion. Wine and beer.
The Square Root
33 Times Arcade AlleyLive entertainment, unique cuisine.
The Ugly Dog Pub-Cashiers
25 Frank Allen RdDrinks & Nightlife
Fabulous deck in warmer months for dining and dancing to live music in a mountain setting. Great salad bar, as well as pub food to seafood.
61 locals recommend
Mica's Restaurant and Pub
25 Logan Creek TrailFabulous deck in warmer months for dining and dancing to live music in a mountain setting. Great salad bar, as well as pub food to seafood.
The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th StOpens at 4pm!
Everything Else
Warmer months offer music and a lovely setting outside. Colder months provide an elegant setting with fare where you don't want to count calories.
37 locals recommend
Old Edwards Inn and Spa
445 Main StWarmer months offer music and a lovely setting outside. Colder months provide an elegant setting with fare where you don't want to count calories.
Dry Falls
U.S. 64A must-see year round. Magical, memorable, photographer's oasis. <3
In walking distance from your front door, this waterfall-rich hiking park boasts a beautiful new Visitors' Center with rockers, cushy chairs, fireplace, WiFi, and views.
107 locals recommend
Gorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge RdIn walking distance from your front door, this waterfall-rich hiking park boasts a beautiful new Visitors' Center with rockers, cushy chairs, fireplace, WiFi, and views.
Whitewater Falls
On Lake Jocassee – Turn LEFT on 281S, travel 9 miles- Park Left
Pristine and breathtaking hiking venue where you can see NC and SC
139 locals recommend
Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville DrPristine and breathtaking hiking venue where you can see NC and SC
Quick photo opp on the side of the road where you can walk behind the waterfall.
109 locals recommend
Bridal Veil Falls
Quick photo opp on the side of the road where you can walk behind the waterfall.
A day trip on your way to or back from Asheville, this drive has numerous places to stop for awe-inspiring views year round. Note: the Parkway closes during in-climate weather.
250 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayA day trip on your way to or back from Asheville, this drive has numerous places to stop for awe-inspiring views year round. Note: the Parkway closes during in-climate weather.
If you're taking a tour on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this is a lovely stop for sustenance and photo opps!
123 locals recommend
Pisgah Inn
408 Blue Ridge PkwyIf you're taking a tour on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this is a lovely stop for sustenance and photo opps!
Free summer concerts and art fairs, this is a beautiful park for picnics, walks, and resting in the center of Cashiers.
23 locals recommend
The Village Green Of Cashiers
160 Frank Allen RdFree summer concerts and art fairs, this is a beautiful park for picnics, walks, and resting in the center of Cashiers.
Believe it or not, there is skiing in Western NC, just 15 minutes from your door! Jack is a ski instructor there, and Tamera teaches a 30-minute, power-packed, non-impact Water Fitness Class.
15 locals recommend
Sapphire Valley North Carolina
127 Cherokee TrailBelieve it or not, there is skiing in Western NC, just 15 minutes from your door! Jack is a ski instructor there, and Tamera teaches a 30-minute, power-packed, non-impact Water Fitness Class.
If you like micro brews, this is the place to go! 1/2 hour drive to Brevard, NC where white squirrels are considered mascots.
204 locals recommend
Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - Brevard
342 Mountain Industrial DrIf you like micro brews, this is the place to go! 1/2 hour drive to Brevard, NC where white squirrels are considered mascots.
Live music, shopping, plentiful options for restaurants, and plentiful culture.
231 locals recommend
Brevard
Live music, shopping, plentiful options for restaurants, and plentiful culture.
Grocery, deli, bakery. Less expensive than Ingles in Cashiers, this offers an indoor Starbuck's cafe' as well. Cashiers is 20 minutes, this location is 30 minutes.
60 locals recommend
Ingles Market
684 N Broad StGrocery, deli, bakery. Less expensive than Ingles in Cashiers, this offers an indoor Starbuck's cafe' as well. Cashiers is 20 minutes, this location is 30 minutes.
Granite City
Easy hike!
Arts & Culture
Highlands Performing Arts Center
507 Chestnut StLive theater, intimate setting, movies as well!
Parks & Nature
Sandy beach. Dog Friendly. Pavilion. 3 mile hike around the lake. Canoes and Paddle boats for rent. You must ask us for Guest Passes.
7 locals recommend
Fairfield Lake
Sandy beach. Dog Friendly. Pavilion. 3 mile hike around the lake. Canoes and Paddle boats for rent. You must ask us for Guest Passes.