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Highlands is a quaint, historic town founded in 1875. It sits atop a plateau at an elevation of 4118 ft. Southern Living magazine chose Highlands as a top 5 Small Town Getaway.
Highlands is the best location for a day of shopping and either fun casual or formal dining. Many of the nicer restaurants require reservations for dinner during the busier seasons, so be sure to check before you go.
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Highlands
Highlands is a quaint, historic town founded in 1875. It sits atop a plateau at an elevation of 4118 ft. Southern Living magazine chose Highlands as a top 5 Small Town Getaway.
Highlands is the best location for a day of shopping and either fun casual or formal dining. Many of the nicer restaurants require reservations for dinner during the busier seasons, so be sure to check before you go.
Franklin is in the Nantahala National Forest in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. It is surrounded by some of the oldest mountains on earth. Many visitors come to visit this “gem mining capital of the world.” For hikers the town adjoins the Appalachian Trail. Hit the Bartram Trail for a great workout, or for a less strenuous walk along the Little Tennessee River Greenway. Visit the Wayah Bald Outlook Tower. You can climb to the top of the stone fire tower for beautiful views of Tennessee and Georgia.
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Franklin
Franklin is in the Nantahala National Forest in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. It is surrounded by some of the oldest mountains on earth. Many visitors come to visit this “gem mining capital of the world.” For hikers the town adjoins the Appalachian Trail. Hit the Bartram Trail for a great workout, or for a less strenuous walk along the Little Tennessee River Greenway. Visit the Wayah Bald Outlook Tower. You can climb to the top of the stone fire tower for beautiful views of Tennessee and Georgia.
Highlands Food & Drink
294 S. 4th St. Highlands
Come! Sit! Stay!
The Ugly Dog is one of our favorite places for lunch or diner in Highlands. This place is popular with both locals and tourists alike. In fact, so popular they also have a second location in Cashiers. It is a relaxed pub atmosphere, with a delicious menu serving a wide variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza and hot dogs. Not to mention the large selection of specialty drinks, draft & can beer and wine.
Be sure to grab one of their hilarious t-shirts before you leave.
https://www.theuglydogpub.com/
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The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th St294 S. 4th St. Highlands
Come! Sit! Stay!
The Ugly Dog is one of our favorite places for lunch or diner in Highlands. This place is popular with both locals and tourists alike. In fact, so popular they also have a second location in Cashiers. It is a relaxed pub atmosphere, with a delicious menu serving a wide variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza and hot dogs. Not to mention the large selection of specialty drinks, draft & can beer and wine.
Be sure to grab one of their hilarious t-shirts before you leave.
https://www.theuglydogpub.com/
521 E. Main St, Highlands
Mountain Grocery is not just a grocery store. They have made to order hot breakfast, a grill serving burgers, salads, sandwiches & pizza, ice cream, a bakery, a wine bar and beer taps. You can get any of it to go!
You can also pick up a nice take and heat dinner to go. Be aware, though, that it is not a quiet meal if you plan to eat there. It gets rather busy and loud during the more popular times of the year. A lot you might have to wait for seating too and their is no hostess taking names. People often hover over your shoulder when you are close to finishing, hoping to grab your table when you leave.
https://www.mfgro.com/
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Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main St521 E. Main St, Highlands
Mountain Grocery is not just a grocery store. They have made to order hot breakfast, a grill serving burgers, salads, sandwiches & pizza, ice cream, a bakery, a wine bar and beer taps. You can get any of it to go!
You can also pick up a nice take and heat dinner to go. Be aware, though, that it is not a quiet meal if you plan to eat there. It gets rather busy and loud during the more popular times of the year. A lot you might have to wait for seating too and their is no hostess taking names. People often hover over your shoulder when you are close to finishing, hoping to grab your table when you leave.
https://www.mfgro.com/
Franklin Food & Drink
188 W. Main St., Franklin, NC
Lazy Hiker is located in a building that used to be Franklin's fire house. They have a good selection of beers to meet a variety of tastes, which makes this our go to brewery. They also have live music scheduled on most weekends. During the summer they use an outside stage behind they brewery.
This place is popular with hikers because it is close to the Appalachian Trail. It is pet friendly, with bowls of water on the outside patio.
They also have a food truck with a decent small selection of sandwiches and salads. We have found the food is hit or miss at times though. We would suggest go for lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants, then head to the Hiker.
Parking is limited in the lot at the Brewery, but the church across the street allows the use of their lot and there is a crosswalk to assist in your "hike" across.
https://lazyhikerbrewing.com/
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Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main St188 W. Main St., Franklin, NC
Lazy Hiker is located in a building that used to be Franklin's fire house. They have a good selection of beers to meet a variety of tastes, which makes this our go to brewery. They also have live music scheduled on most weekends. During the summer they use an outside stage behind they brewery.
This place is popular with hikers because it is close to the Appalachian Trail. It is pet friendly, with bowls of water on the outside patio.
They also have a food truck with a decent small selection of sandwiches and salads. We have found the food is hit or miss at times though. We would suggest go for lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants, then head to the Hiker.
Parking is limited in the lot at the Brewery, but the church across the street allows the use of their lot and there is a crosswalk to assist in your "hike" across.
https://lazyhikerbrewing.com/
100 Lakeside Dr.
Currahee Brewing is a brewery serving European style beers. They are heavy on the IPAs and darker, heavy high gravity brews. It is located beside the Little Tennessee River, so while has an inside tasting room, the outside patio and terrace is absolutely the best place to be during the warmer months. You can grab a beer and find a seat right next to the water. They also have an outdoor stage with live music in the evenings.
https://curraheebrew.com/
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Currahee Brewing Company
100 Lakeside Dr100 Lakeside Dr.
Currahee Brewing is a brewery serving European style beers. They are heavy on the IPAs and darker, heavy high gravity brews. It is located beside the Little Tennessee River, so while has an inside tasting room, the outside patio and terrace is absolutely the best place to be during the warmer months. You can grab a beer and find a seat right next to the water. They also have an outdoor stage with live music in the evenings.
https://curraheebrew.com/
459 East Main St
The first thing that needs to be said is do not be put off by the location of this place. Yes, it does adjoin a gas station.
Second, they only accept cash. No credit cards allowed.
Now, that being said, this place has very nice food! They position themselves as French cuisine, yet there is some Italian pastas mixed in there too. There is no website, but you can see the menu on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CaffeRel/menu. The menu is quite extensive and very good for lunch or dinner. Also, be aware they only serve wine. We had a laugh though when the waitress informed us that if we wanted beer we could go through the door adjoining the gas station to purchase beer to bring back into the restaurant.
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Caffè Rel
459 E Main St459 East Main St
The first thing that needs to be said is do not be put off by the location of this place. Yes, it does adjoin a gas station.
Second, they only accept cash. No credit cards allowed.
Now, that being said, this place has very nice food! They position themselves as French cuisine, yet there is some Italian pastas mixed in there too. There is no website, but you can see the menu on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CaffeRel/menu. The menu is quite extensive and very good for lunch or dinner. Also, be aware they only serve wine. We had a laugh though when the waitress informed us that if we wanted beer we could go through the door adjoining the gas station to purchase beer to bring back into the restaurant.
788 E Main St.
If you want Mexican in Franklin, this is the place to go. The usual American Mexican menu. They are doing car side pickup during the COVID. This location is right across the street from the Curahee Brewing, so easy to carry out and take across the street to enjoy food with your beer.
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Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
788 E Main St788 E Main St.
If you want Mexican in Franklin, this is the place to go. The usual American Mexican menu. They are doing car side pickup during the COVID. This location is right across the street from the Curahee Brewing, so easy to carry out and take across the street to enjoy food with your beer.
This place has a great breakfast if you want something a little different. They have breakfast bowls, omelets and breakfast burritos with your choice of bacon, ham or chorizo. Delicious house coffee and local kombucha. The lunch they also have bowls and burritos with chorizo or chicken. There is also a chicken sandwich or chicken finger plate. These are served with their homemade potato chips.
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828 cafe
228 NE Main StThis place has a great breakfast if you want something a little different. They have breakfast bowls, omelets and breakfast burritos with your choice of bacon, ham or chorizo. Delicious house coffee and local kombucha. The lunch they also have bowls and burritos with chorizo or chicken. There is also a chicken sandwich or chicken finger plate. These are served with their homemade potato chips.
Cashiers Food & Drink
128 NC-107
Mountain Life in a Glass
This is one of our favorite breweries in the area. A great assortment of beer at a fun venue. Plenty of outdoor seating with heaters for the cold days. A few lawn games. Live music on the weekends. And, this place is not just a brewery. It has yummy food too. Burgers, wings, soups, salads and burgers.
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Whiteside Brewing Company
128 NC-107128 NC-107
Mountain Life in a Glass
This is one of our favorite breweries in the area. A great assortment of beer at a fun venue. Plenty of outdoor seating with heaters for the cold days. A few lawn games. Live music on the weekends. And, this place is not just a brewery. It has yummy food too. Burgers, wings, soups, salads and burgers.
This is a great pub with nice food that is better than your average bar fare. This location is more of a bar atmosphere than the Highlands Dog.
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The Ugly Dog Pub-Cashiers
25 Frank Allen RdThis is a great pub with nice food that is better than your average bar fare. This location is more of a bar atmosphere than the Highlands Dog.
Dillsboro Food & Drink
64 front St.
Dinner Only.
This is a formal steak house that serves outstanding steaks and seafood. You must have reservations or you will be in for a long wait. There is no room inside for those arriving, so you have to wait outside. With this in mind, be sure to carry a coat during colder times of the year. The atmosphere is primarily for adults, but children are allowed. The owners usually walk around the restaurant chatting with the diners.
There is no website.
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Boots Steakhouse
64 Front St64 front St.
Dinner Only.
This is a formal steak house that serves outstanding steaks and seafood. You must have reservations or you will be in for a long wait. There is no room inside for those arriving, so you have to wait outside. With this in mind, be sure to carry a coat during colder times of the year. The atmosphere is primarily for adults, but children are allowed. The owners usually walk around the restaurant chatting with the diners.
There is no website.
42 Depot St.
Serves breakfast, lunch & dinner.
This is a wonderful, from scratch, farm to fork, local, seasonally fresh food. The menu is extensive, with soups, sandwiches,
tacos, bowls, and seasonal entrees of fish and steak.
Given a choice, we do usually prefer this restaurant over Boot's, which is just right across the street.
Website: foragerscanteen.com
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Foragers Canteen
42 Depot St42 Depot St.
Serves breakfast, lunch & dinner.
This is a wonderful, from scratch, farm to fork, local, seasonally fresh food. The menu is extensive, with soups, sandwiches,
tacos, bowls, and seasonal entrees of fish and steak.
Given a choice, we do usually prefer this restaurant over Boot's, which is just right across the street.
Website: foragerscanteen.com
40 Depot St.
Innovation Brewing
This place has 25 taps plus cider and wine. There is something for everyone. And, you can order good from Foragers next door and the waiters will bring it to you. Enjoy tasty tacos with your drink.
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Innovation Station
40 Depot St40 Depot St.
Innovation Brewing
This place has 25 taps plus cider and wine. There is something for everyone. And, you can order good from Foragers next door and the waiters will bring it to you. Enjoy tasty tacos with your drink.
Cullasaja River Gorge - The Waterfall Byway
This is a spectacular drive along a scenic highway known for it's waterfalls. Follow the stops below for a fun day seeking waterfalls! Three can be seen directly from the road, while the most stunning stop, Dry Falls, requires a short hike. But it is worth it. To access the Gorge from the cabin, go back to the subdivision entrance at the main road. Turn sharply left onto Buck Creek Road, headed toward Franklin. In two (2) miles you come to US Hwy 64. Turn sharply left onto Hwy 64 headed toward Highlands. This will begin the Cullasaja River Gorge drive. And what a beautiful ride!
Stop #2 - This next stop is 2.4 miles from Cullasaja Falls (Stop 1). There are pull-off areas on both sides of the road. This is a directly accessible roadside waterfall with a small swimming hole that will likely be filled with swimmers on warm days. It is also known as Bust-Your-Butt-Falls because of the people attempting to slide down the falls and often bust their butt.
Quarry Falls
Stop #2 - This next stop is 2.4 miles from Cullasaja Falls (Stop 1). There are pull-off areas on both sides of the road. This is a directly accessible roadside waterfall with a small swimming hole that will likely be filled with swimmers on warm days. It is also known as Bust-Your-Butt-Falls because of the people attempting to slide down the falls and often bust their butt.
Stop #3 - Dry Falls is on the left 1.9 miles from Quarry Falls (Stop 2). The location is nicely marked with signage and a maintained parking lot. This waterfall is our favorite along this route. It is a easy & short 0.20 mile walk from the parking area. You must be able to descend a short flight of stairs and then walk a paved moderate slope down to the falls. The path circles behind and underneath the falls and then to the other side of the gorge. You have an almost 360 degree of this breathtaking 75 ft waterfall.
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Þurrkar Fossar
U.S. 64Stop #3 - Dry Falls is on the left 1.9 miles from Quarry Falls (Stop 2). The location is nicely marked with signage and a maintained parking lot. This waterfall is our favorite along this route. It is a easy & short 0.20 mile walk from the parking area. You must be able to descend a short flight of stairs and then walk a paved moderate slope down to the falls. The path circles behind and underneath the falls and then to the other side of the gorge. You have an almost 360 degree of this breathtaking 75 ft waterfall.
Stop #4 - Bridal Veil Falls is difficult to miss as you drive 8/10 of a mile further on Hwy 64. It is a 40 ft. waterfall, located right next to the road after leaving Dry Falls (Stop 3). The road used to go directly behind the falls, but has since been re-routed and the road access blocked. You can still walk and stand behind the falls and take a few pictures. This is a popular spot because even those not driving the route seeking the waterfalls are tempted to stop because of the easy access.
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Bridal Veil Falls
Stop #4 - Bridal Veil Falls is difficult to miss as you drive 8/10 of a mile further on Hwy 64. It is a 40 ft. waterfall, located right next to the road after leaving Dry Falls (Stop 3). The road used to go directly behind the falls, but has since been re-routed and the road access blocked. You can still walk and stand behind the falls and take a few pictures. This is a popular spot because even those not driving the route seeking the waterfalls are tempted to stop because of the easy access.