Guidebook for Franklin & Highlands, North Carolina

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Guidebook for Franklin & Highlands, North Carolina

Food Scene

A Classic French Neighborhood Cafe. Saute, Pasta & Sandwiches offerings are found on the extensive menu in a casual setting. Don't let the gas station next door scare you away, it's all about the food. No Credit Cards are accepted so make sure to bring an alternate form of payment.
98 residents recomanen
Caffè Rel
459 E Main St
98 residents recomanen
A Classic French Neighborhood Cafe. Saute, Pasta & Sandwiches offerings are found on the extensive menu in a casual setting. Don't let the gas station next door scare you away, it's all about the food. No Credit Cards are accepted so make sure to bring an alternate form of payment.
Pizza & Italian food - great option for takeout.
6 residents recomanen
Vito's Pizza & Indoor Patio
607 Highlands Rd
6 residents recomanen
Pizza & Italian food - great option for takeout.
Visit Mi Casa in Franklin, North Carolina, for authentic Mexican food. They are known for serving Mexican food with flair, which is not your typical Mexican food. Their specialty is seafood such as seafood fajitas and our Acapulco selection.
12 residents recomanen
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
788 E Main St
12 residents recomanen
Visit Mi Casa in Franklin, North Carolina, for authentic Mexican food. They are known for serving Mexican food with flair, which is not your typical Mexican food. Their specialty is seafood such as seafood fajitas and our Acapulco selection.
A local favorite for southern North Carolina BBQ
29 residents recomanen
Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ
311 Westgate Plaza
29 residents recomanen
A local favorite for southern North Carolina BBQ
50'S & 60's Diner serving gourmet hamburgers, hot dogs, soups, salads and other great American dishes. Their restaurant also includes an old-fashioned soda fountain featuring hand dipped ice cream sundaes and hand-made milkshakes. Great spot for kids.
20 residents recomanen
Motor Company Grill
86 W Main St
20 residents recomanen
50'S & 60's Diner serving gourmet hamburgers, hot dogs, soups, salads and other great American dishes. Their restaurant also includes an old-fashioned soda fountain featuring hand dipped ice cream sundaes and hand-made milkshakes. Great spot for kids.
A great lunch spot for soups, salads and sandwiches.
12 residents recomanen
Rizzo's Bakery & Bistro
91 Georgia Rd
12 residents recomanen
A great lunch spot for soups, salads and sandwiches.
Inspired by a passion for real, locally sourced food and a love of Western North Carolina. The meats are grass-fed, pasture raised and free of nitrates, nitrites and antibiotics. Anson Mills provides the heirloom flour and stone ground grits, and Armor Farms in Franklin NC deliver fresh free range eggs. The greens and vegetables are sourced from surrounding WNC and NE Georgia farms. A popular spot for breakfast, the french toast was amazing.
18 residents recomanen
Yonder
151 Hillcrest Ave
18 residents recomanen
Inspired by a passion for real, locally sourced food and a love of Western North Carolina. The meats are grass-fed, pasture raised and free of nitrates, nitrites and antibiotics. Anson Mills provides the heirloom flour and stone ground grits, and Armor Farms in Franklin NC deliver fresh free range eggs. The greens and vegetables are sourced from surrounding WNC and NE Georgia farms. A popular spot for breakfast, the french toast was amazing.
For a fancy dinner and drinks
45 residents recomanen
Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro
474 Main St
45 residents recomanen
For a fancy dinner and drinks
We love shopping here and then picking up a dinner to go and taking it up to nearby sunset rock
95 residents recomanen
Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main St
95 residents recomanen
We love shopping here and then picking up a dinner to go and taking it up to nearby sunset rock
Great place for lunch in Highlands
60 residents recomanen
Wild Thyme Gourmet
343-D Main St
60 residents recomanen
Great place for lunch in Highlands
Pretty atmosphere for a fancy night out
44 residents recomanen
on the Verandah
1536 Franklin Rd
44 residents recomanen
Pretty atmosphere for a fancy night out
A great food stop if you like huge servings of Mexican food and margaritas.
7 residents recomanen
Azteca Rainforest Bar and Grill
72 Highlands Plaza
7 residents recomanen
A great food stop if you like huge servings of Mexican food and margaritas.
Great BBQ! Lots of unique sauces, great food and atmosphere.
191 residents recomanen
Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia Ave
191 residents recomanen
Great BBQ! Lots of unique sauces, great food and atmosphere.
Cute brewery, pet friendly!
116 residents recomanen
Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce St
116 residents recomanen
Cute brewery, pet friendly!
Amazing food with a Mexican flare. Serves breakfast and lunch.
20 residents recomanen
828 cafe
228 NE Main St
20 residents recomanen
Amazing food with a Mexican flare. Serves breakfast and lunch.
21 residents recomanen
Gazebo Creekside Cafe
44 Heritage Hollow Dr
21 residents recomanen
Gracious Plates on Main
J.R. Chophouse
20 residents recomanen
828 cafe
228 NE Main St
20 residents recomanen
Just Donuts!
23 Iotla St
13 residents recomanen
Ms Lois' Restaurant
145 Highlands Rd
13 residents recomanen

Drinks & Nightlife

117 residents recomanen
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main St
117 residents recomanen
66 residents recomanen
Currahee Brewing Company
100 Lakeside Dr
66 residents recomanen
28 residents recomanen
Satulah Mountain Brewing Company
454 Carolina Way
28 residents recomanen
10 residents recomanen
Mulligan's Bar & Grille
579 Depot St
10 residents recomanen

Parks & Nature

229 residents recomanen
Cataractes Secs
U.S. 64
229 residents recomanen
86 residents recomanen
Wayah Bald
4419 Wayah Bald Rd
86 residents recomanen
14 residents recomanen
Cliffside Lake Recreation Area
13908 Highlands Road
14 residents recomanen
24 residents recomanen
Pickens Nose Trailhead
Ball Creek Road
24 residents recomanen
45 residents recomanen
Nantahala Lake
45 residents recomanen
70 residents recomanen
Sunset Rock
131 Highlands Gate Dr
70 residents recomanen
57 residents recomanen
Lake Glenville
57 residents recomanen
18 residents recomanen
Rufus Morgan Trail and Falls
18 residents recomanen
6 residents recomanen
Big Laurel Falls
National Forest Road
6 residents recomanen
109 residents recomanen
Bridal Veil Falls
109 residents recomanen
A great stop if you're checking out sunset rock
23 residents recomanen
Highlands Nature Center
930 Horse Cove Rd
23 residents recomanen
A great stop if you're checking out sunset rock
A fun swimming spot if you're brave :)
29 residents recomanen
Cashiers Sliding Rock
29 residents recomanen
A fun swimming spot if you're brave :)
If you make it to the blue ridge parkway, this is one of our favorite views.
Waterrock Knob, North Carolina 28779, Estats Units d'Amèrica
If you make it to the blue ridge parkway, this is one of our favorite views.

Entertainment & Activities

16 residents recomanen
Andy's Trout Farm
116 Andys Trout Farm Rd
16 residents recomanen
12 residents recomanen
Rose Creek Mine
240 Terrace Ridge Dr
12 residents recomanen
39 residents recomanen
The Factory Franklin
1024 Georgia Rd
39 residents recomanen
14 residents recomanen
Cherokee Ruby And Sapphire Mine
41 Cherokee Mine Rd
14 residents recomanen
A fun stop to do with kids in the summer or winter for tubing
73 residents recomanen
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard Rd
73 residents recomanen
A fun stop to do with kids in the summer or winter for tubing
39 residents recomanen
The Factory Franklin
1024 Georgia Rd
39 residents recomanen

Shopping & Museums

24 residents recomanen
Gem & Mineral Museum-Franklin
25 Phillips St
24 residents recomanen
9 residents recomanen
Nestfeathers Antiques
153 E Palmer St
9 residents recomanen
Rusted Arrow Market
24 residents recomanen
Gem & Mineral Museum-Franklin
25 Phillips St
24 residents recomanen
23 residents recomanen
Outdoor 76
35 E Main St
23 residents recomanen
7 residents recomanen
Crabtree General Store
41 Iotla St
7 residents recomanen
9 residents recomanen
Nestfeathers Antiques
153 E Palmer St
9 residents recomanen
Ruby City Gems & Minerals
130 E Main St

Sightseeing

Pretty falls with a mild hike. We enjoyed seeing elk and exploring Cherokee after.
58 residents recomanen
Mingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee Reservation
58 residents recomanen
Pretty falls with a mild hike. We enjoyed seeing elk and exploring Cherokee after.