Guidebook for Franklin & Highlands, North Carolina

Chrissy
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.
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Caffè Rel
459 E Main St
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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.
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Vito's Pizza & Indoor Patio
607 Highlands Rd
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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.
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Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
788 E Main St
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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
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Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ
311 Westgate Plaza
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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.
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Motor Company Grill
86 W Main St
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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.
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Rizzo's Bakery & Bistro
91 Georgia Rd
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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.
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Yonder
151 Hillcrest Ave
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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
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Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro
474 Main St
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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
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Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main St
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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
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Wild Thyme Gourmet
343-D Main St
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Great place for lunch in Highlands
Pretty atmosphere for a fancy night out
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on the Verandah
1536 Franklin Rd
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Pretty atmosphere for a fancy night out
A great food stop if you like huge servings of Mexican food and margaritas.
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Azteca Rainforest Bar and Grill
72 Highlands Plaza
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A great food stop if you like huge servings of Mexican food and margaritas.
Great BBQ! Lots of unique sauces, great food and atmosphere.
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Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia Ave
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Great BBQ! Lots of unique sauces, great food and atmosphere.
Cute brewery, pet friendly!
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Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce St
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Cute brewery, pet friendly!
Amazing food with a Mexican flare. Serves breakfast and lunch.
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828 cafe
228 NE Main St
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Amazing food with a Mexican flare. Serves breakfast and lunch.
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Gazebo Creekside Cafe
44 Heritage Hollow Dr
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Gracious Plates on Main
J.R. Chophouse
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828 cafe
228 NE Main St
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Just Donuts!
23 Iotla St
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Ms Lois' Restaurant
145 Highlands Rd
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Drinks & Nightlife

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Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main St
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Currahee Brewing Company
100 Lakeside Dr
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Satulah Mountain Brewing Company
454 Carolina Way
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Mulligan's Bar & Grille
579 Depot St
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Parks & Nature

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Amathunjwa Amakhulu
U.S. 64
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Wayah Bald
4419 Wayah Bald Rd
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Cliffside Lake Recreation Area
13908 Highlands Road
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Pickens Nose Trailhead
Ball Creek Road
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Nantahala Lake
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Sunset Rock
131 Highlands Gate Dr
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Lake Glenville
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Rufus Morgan Trail and Falls
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Big Laurel Falls
National Forest Road
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Bridal Veil Falls
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A great stop if you're checking out sunset rock
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Highlands Nature Center
930 Horse Cove Rd
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A great stop if you're checking out sunset rock
A fun swimming spot if you're brave :)
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Cashiers Sliding Rock
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A fun swimming spot if you're brave :)
If you make it to the blue ridge parkway, this is one of our favorite views.
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If you make it to the blue ridge parkway, this is one of our favorite views.

Entertainment & Activities

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

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

Sightseeing

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