Whispering Creek Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
Great burgers, a fun make your own 'Bloody Mary' bar on Sundays.
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The Ugly Dog Pub-Cashiers
25 Frank Allen RdGreat burgers, a fun make your own 'Bloody Mary' bar on Sundays.
One of our favorite 'go-to' dinner locations in the area. Great food, fair pricing.
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The Orchard Restaurant, Events Barn & Guest Cottage
905 State Route 107One of our favorite 'go-to' dinner locations in the area. Great food, fair pricing.
Some of the best food in area. Limited seating so make reservations well in advance. Owner sometimes gets his musical MOJO going at end of evening. A little pricier.... but most definitely worth it.
Gator Fans must check out all of the UF paraphernalia on the walls. Owners Father held the distinction of holding the record for most points scored (108) in a single season for over 44 years. He later became UofF's Athletic Director.
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Winslow's Hideaway
33 NC-107Some of the best food in area. Limited seating so make reservations well in advance. Owner sometimes gets his musical MOJO going at end of evening. A little pricier.... but most definitely worth it.
Gator Fans must check out all of the UF paraphernalia on the walls. Owners Father held the distinction of holding the record for most points scored (108) in a single season for over 44 years. He later became UofF's Athletic Director.
Casual dining near Sapphire amenities and Ski/tubing area.
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Mica's Restaurant and Pub
25 Logan Creek TrailCasual dining near Sapphire amenities and Ski/tubing area.
Recently renovated and expanded....adjacent to Ski and tubing slope.
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Slopeside Tavern
217 Sapphire Valley RdRecently renovated and expanded....adjacent to Ski and tubing slope.
Great fine Dining....or sit outside with a drink and enjoy the views. A bit pricier than some, but well worth it. Closes during Winter season.
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Canyon Kitchen
150 Lonesome Valley RdGreat fine Dining....or sit outside with a drink and enjoy the views. A bit pricier than some, but well worth it. Closes during Winter season.
Best Pizza around the area.... they always have a couple wine (bottle) specials. Eat in or out....very fair prices, great place to catch the game on one of their many TV's. We love this place.
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Slab Town Pizza
45 Slab Town RdBest Pizza around the area.... they always have a couple wine (bottle) specials. Eat in or out....very fair prices, great place to catch the game on one of their many TV's. We love this place.
Recently renovated by new owners. Casual dining.
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Cornucopia Restaurant
16 Cashiers School RdRecently renovated by new owners. Casual dining.
Great Food, Great Atmosphere and Great Music....gotta try it at least once.
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Happ's Place
5914 State Route 107Great Food, Great Atmosphere and Great Music....gotta try it at least once.
Brew Pub
Very good selection of beer brewed on-site. Indoor and out door seating.... great pub food , fantastic sandwiches. Occasional music...call them for times.
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Whiteside Brewing Company
128 NC-107Very good selection of beer brewed on-site. Indoor and out door seating.... great pub food , fantastic sandwiches. Occasional music...call them for times.
Craft beer (not brewed on-site) , pub food, wood fired pizza (very good). Located adjacent to Sapphire National Golf Club.
Elevated deck overlooking golf course... nice sunset vista.
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Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company
50 Slicers AveCraft beer (not brewed on-site) , pub food, wood fired pizza (very good). Located adjacent to Sapphire National Golf Club.
Elevated deck overlooking golf course... nice sunset vista.
Golf
Fun Course. You definitely know you are in the mountains when playing. Fair rates. Discount with a Sapphire Valley Amenity Card. Greens usually need a bit of work.
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Sapphire National Golf Club LLC
50 Slicers AveFun Course. You definitely know you are in the mountains when playing. Fair rates. Discount with a Sapphire Valley Amenity Card. Greens usually need a bit of work.
Public Nine (9) Hole Executive Course, driving range and a pretty decent pro shop. Call to book lessons (usually on Mondays). Discount with Sapphire Amenity Card
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Red Bird Golf Links
67 Cherokee TrailPublic Nine (9) Hole Executive Course, driving range and a pretty decent pro shop. Call to book lessons (usually on Mondays). Discount with Sapphire Amenity Card
Sightseeing
Dry Falls (Upper Cullasaja Falls) is a 65' waterfall with an improved walk/trail and steps to base of the falls. You can actually walk behind the falls. Very picturesque. On the way to Highlands or Franklin, NC. Also see nearby Bridal Veil Falls.
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Amathunjwa Amakhulu
U.S. 64Dry Falls (Upper Cullasaja Falls) is a 65' waterfall with an improved walk/trail and steps to base of the falls. You can actually walk behind the falls. Very picturesque. On the way to Highlands or Franklin, NC. Also see nearby Bridal Veil Falls.
Bridal Veil Falls is adjacent to the road and the best falls to access in the area for anyone with a walking infirmity.
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is adjacent to the road and the best falls to access in the area for anyone with a walking infirmity.
We drove right by it, didnt know it was there until I put this guide together.... now we have to go see it too. And, yes, you can slide down the cascade rock face.
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Cashiers Sliding Rock
We drove right by it, didnt know it was there until I put this guide together.... now we have to go see it too. And, yes, you can slide down the cascade rock face.
Silver Run Falls is a 25 ' set of falls. It has limited parking along Hwy 107 a couple miles south of the crossroads of Cashiers. It is accessed by an easy .25 mile hike. There is a second falls above Silver Run that fewer folks know about.
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Silver Run Falls Trailhead
Silver Run Falls is a 25 ' set of falls. It has limited parking along Hwy 107 a couple miles south of the crossroads of Cashiers. It is accessed by an easy .25 mile hike. There is a second falls above Silver Run that fewer folks know about.
Beautiful Falls, easy paved parking and paved trail to viewing area. Handicapped access.
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I-Whitewater Falls
Beautiful Falls, easy paved parking and paved trail to viewing area. Handicapped access.
Gorges State Park Visitor Center has great exhibits for all ages. The park has numerous hiking trails of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty. Several lead to beautiful waterfalls.
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Gorges State Park Visitor Center
976 Grassy Ridge RdGorges State Park Visitor Center has great exhibits for all ages. The park has numerous hiking trails of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty. Several lead to beautiful waterfalls.
Another easy access falls. A short drive north of Brevard. Parking along side of the road, paved handicapped access to viewing area above falls. Base of falls has a 'plunging pool'.
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Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Another easy access falls. A short drive north of Brevard. Parking along side of the road, paved handicapped access to viewing area above falls. Base of falls has a 'plunging pool'.
Another easy access falls. Slide down the cascade into a plunge pool. Ample parking. Located just north of Looking Glass Falls.
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Sliding Rock
Another easy access falls. Slide down the cascade into a plunge pool. Ample parking. Located just north of Looking Glass Falls.
The Parkway has so much to offer. It runs from Virginia to Cherokee, NC. Besides the beautiful drive, there are stops for scenic views, waterfalls, hiking . There are multiple access locations so you can do it in sections if you choose.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Parkway has so much to offer. It runs from Virginia to Cherokee, NC. Besides the beautiful drive, there are stops for scenic views, waterfalls, hiking . There are multiple access locations so you can do it in sections if you choose.
Art Gallery
A great Art Gallery located a block south of the crossroads in Cashiers. Strike up with a conversation with owner/artist David Berger, he can discuss each of the artists and their work or veer off into a discussion on the best place to fly fish for trout or his hand tied lures. Also a great place to purchase pottery to commemorate your visit to the mountains (made by your host...me).
Mountain Mist Gallery-Cashiers
71 Commons DrA great Art Gallery located a block south of the crossroads in Cashiers. Strike up with a conversation with owner/artist David Berger, he can discuss each of the artists and their work or veer off into a discussion on the best place to fly fish for trout or his hand tied lures. Also a great place to purchase pottery to commemorate your visit to the mountains (made by your host...me).
Another great Gallery....that also carries my pottery. Need I say more... this one is in Black Mountain, NC
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Mountain Nest
133 Cherry StAnother great Gallery....that also carries my pottery. Need I say more... this one is in Black Mountain, NC
WHISPERING CREEK POTTERY, find my pottery at the two galleries listed, Mountain Nest in Black Mountain and Mountain Mist Gallery in Cashiers, NC.
1087 Buckberry Dr N
1087 Buckberry Drive NorthWHISPERING CREEK POTTERY, find my pottery at the two galleries listed, Mountain Nest in Black Mountain and Mountain Mist Gallery in Cashiers, NC.
Trash / Garbage / Recycling
Convenient drop off for trash / garbage / recycling. 18 minutes/ 10 miles from cottage. South on 107 from Crossroads.
HOWEVER, the one we most often use is not on the map. It is located a couple miles north of Glenville on the left ( west) side of State Rd 107. It is very convenient if you are heading towards Sylva.
Cashiers Staffed Recycle Center
4560 State Route 107Convenient drop off for trash / garbage / recycling. 18 minutes/ 10 miles from cottage. South on 107 from Crossroads.
HOWEVER, the one we most often use is not on the map. It is located a couple miles north of Glenville on the left ( west) side of State Rd 107. It is very convenient if you are heading towards Sylva.
Groceries, Firewood, Propane refills
FIREWOOD and PROPANE tank refills. Good grocery, wine, meat and seafood selections. Bakery is pretty good, but we don't eat much bread or pastries. Carry out food section is popular with the locals. Has a good Pharmacy. Did I mention good wine selection.... right across highway 64 from ABC Liquors.
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Ingles
U.S. 64FIREWOOD and PROPANE tank refills. Good grocery, wine, meat and seafood selections. Bakery is pretty good, but we don't eat much bread or pastries. Carry out food section is popular with the locals. Has a good Pharmacy. Did I mention good wine selection.... right across highway 64 from ABC Liquors.
In Ingles shopping Center. Cheaper prices on cleaning supplies and some staples ( but we still prefer Ingles for better selection ) . Also has PROPANE tank exchange (cheaper than Ingles).
Dollar General
76 Cashiers Shopping CtrIn Ingles shopping Center. Cheaper prices on cleaning supplies and some staples ( but we still prefer Ingles for better selection ) . Also has PROPANE tank exchange (cheaper than Ingles).