Ellie's Guidebook
Lunch or Dinner
On of our favorite dinner spots, just a block off Main St. Goat cheese pizza, house salad abs wine. Perfect!
If there’s a wait, get a buzzer thingy and wait at the charming pub downstairs called Poe House.
138 locals recommend
West First Wood-Fired
101B 1st Ave WOn of our favorite dinner spots, just a block off Main St. Goat cheese pizza, house salad abs wine. Perfect!
If there’s a wait, get a buzzer thingy and wait at the charming pub downstairs called Poe House.
Posters draws an older clientele and is a quiet lovely place for dinner. Amazing wines and excellent cuisine. One of the only places in town that require a reservation.
96 locals recommend
Postero
401 N Main StPosters draws an older clientele and is a quiet lovely place for dinner. Amazing wines and excellent cuisine. One of the only places in town that require a reservation.
Flat Rock Village Bakery
2710 Greenville HwyBreakfast
Appalachian Coffee Company
1628 5th Ave WAn easy walk from the cottage and we love it.
Amazing scones abs pastries for breakfast and awesome lunch eats! Eat on the deck under the magnolias or take a picnic to Carl Sandburg just 2 min away
90 locals recommend
Flat Rock Village Bakery
2710 Greenville HwyAmazing scones abs pastries for breakfast and awesome lunch eats! Eat on the deck under the magnolias or take a picnic to Carl Sandburg just 2 min away
Underground Baking Co.
348 7th Ave EAmazing!
Hiking
Known for its waterfalls. Hikers’ and mountain bikers’ heaven. Great hikes for all levels and ages.
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadBlack Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailA long drive but so worth it!!
A great spot for a sunset picnic . Bring a blanket to sit on and watch the sun set over the big view of the Blue Ridge mountains.
If you go earlier in the day, e joy the hikes too. Very pretty.
135 locals recommend
Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park HwyA great spot for a sunset picnic . Bring a blanket to sit on and watch the sun set over the big view of the Blue Ridge mountains.
If you go earlier in the day, e joy the hikes too. Very pretty.
Chimney Rock
Wine and Beer
Burntshirt Vineyards
2695 Sugarloaf RdSouthern Appalachian Brewery
822 Locust StTriskelion Brewing Company
340 7th Ave EMarked Tree Vineyard
623 Deep Gap RdPoint Lookout Vineyards
408 Appleola RdCity advice
Don't miss
Curate a custom itinerary for your getaway!
I'm happy to help plan and share my fav spots. If you want a custom curated weekend ,we recommend connecting with juniper, a local business, helping travelers (like you!) have a meaningful, personalized WNC getaway. They craft itineraries based on your needs/desires/preferences with local, hidden gems and recommendations. You won’t need to spend hours searching for your next restaurant, hike or activity – they will do the work for you – and it will be in the palm of your hand.
I'm happy to send you Juniper's contact info after you book.