Liz's Guidebook
Food scene
Cornucopia Restaurant
16 Cashiers School RdA local favorite. Casual, family-friendly.
Slab Town Pizza
45 Slab Town RdDine in or take out.
Casual brewery/restaurant which large outdoor seating area and a perfect spot to let kids play.
64 locals recommend
Whiteside Brewing Company
128 NC-107Casual brewery/restaurant which large outdoor seating area and a perfect spot to let kids play.
Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers
6 NC-107
Ristorante Paoletti
440 Main StDelicious, upscale Italian.
The Orchard Restaurant, Events Barn & Guest Cottage
905 State Route 107Known for their trout dishes.
The Ugly Dog Pub-Cashiers
25 Frank Allen RdA local legend! Also has a location in Highlands.
on the Verandah
1536 Franklin RdBeautiful lakeside setting!
Zookeeper Bistro
45 Slab Town RdGreat spot for brunch!
Blue Bike Cafe
423 N 4th StPopular place for breakfast!
Wild Thyme Gourmet
343-D Main StGreat food, and you can go casual or dress up!
Happ's Place
Good food in a casual environment.
Great food from an award-winning chef. Great option for a date night!
29 locals recommend
The Library Kitchen & Bar
184 Cherokee TrailGreat food from an award-winning chef. Great option for a date night!
The Hidden Valley
New local restaurant getting rave reviews so far!
Sightseeing
A park in the heart of Cashiers, site of festivals and events throughout the year.
23 locals recommend
The Village Green Of Cashiers
160 Frank Allen RdA park in the heart of Cashiers, site of festivals and events throughout the year.
Whitewater Falls
Highest waterfall east of the Rockies.
Secret Falls Trail Head
Big Creek RoadGorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge RdEnjoy a natural waterslide! The rocks have been made so smooth by the water that you can slide down! There is also a swimming/wading area.
29 locals recommend
Cashiers Sliding Rock
Enjoy a natural waterslide! The rocks have been made so smooth by the water that you can slide down! There is also a swimming/wading area.
Ropes course and zip line tours - reserve your spot in advance!
99 locals recommend
Highlands Aerial Park
9625 Dillard RdRopes course and zip line tours - reserve your spot in advance!
Known as the Highlands Outpost, they offer year-round fun for all ages! In the summer, there is an alpine coaster, a tubing slide, trout fishing, and gem mining. In the winter, they shift to snow tubing and ice skating.
73 locals recommend
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard RdKnown as the Highlands Outpost, they offer year-round fun for all ages! In the summer, there is an alpine coaster, a tubing slide, trout fishing, and gem mining. In the winter, they shift to snow tubing and ice skating.
No hiking required. Roadside parking leads to path that allows you to walk behind the falls.
229 locals recommend
Dry Falls
U.S. 64No hiking required. Roadside parking leads to path that allows you to walk behind the falls.
Sapphire Valley Ski Area
127 Sapphire Valley Rd2 mile loop trail with amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
139 locals recommend
Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville Dr2 mile loop trail with amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Nearby lake with mountain views. Rent a boat at Signal Ridge Marina or head to The Pines Recreation Area for sandy swimming beaches.
57 locals recommend
Lake Glenville
Nearby lake with mountain views. Rent a boat at Signal Ridge Marina or head to The Pines Recreation Area for sandy swimming beaches.
Sapphire National Golf Club LLC
50 Slicers AveOne of many golf courses in the area!
A quick 3 minute walk takes you to a waterfall with a swimming area.
45 locals recommend
Silver Run Falls Trailhead
A quick 3 minute walk takes you to a waterfall with a swimming area.
A great kid-friendly option for a rainy day. If it's not raining, you can also enjoy the Botanical Gardens, and right by the parking area is the beginning of the short path to Sunset Rock.
23 locals recommend
Highlands Nature Center
930 Horse Cove RdA great kid-friendly option for a rainy day. If it's not raining, you can also enjoy the Botanical Gardens, and right by the parking area is the beginning of the short path to Sunset Rock.
Panthertown Valley has it all - hiking trails, scenic views, waterfalls, forests, etc.
28 locals recommend
Panthertown Valley Trailhead - Public Access
Breedlove RoadPanthertown Valley has it all - hiking trails, scenic views, waterfalls, forests, etc.
Shopping
Fabulous farmers market, open April-October. Don't miss the BBQ place to the side of it (aptly named "On the Side")
53 locals recommend
Cashiers Farmers Market
78 US-64Fabulous farmers market, open April-October. Don't miss the BBQ place to the side of it (aptly named "On the Side")
Ingles
U.S. 64Largest grocery store in the area, has everything you could need.