Rustic Hideaway Guidebook
Food scene
Higher end local restaurant in town with amazing French-inspired Cuisine!
98 locals recommend
Caffè Rel
459 E Main StHigher end local restaurant in town with amazing French-inspired Cuisine!
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
788 E Main StSuper authentic Mexican
Main Street Gazebo station
28 E Main StBest local coffee shop and yogurt too!
A typical breakfast diner, with great breakfast options, large portions, and good prices. The locals eat here.
Stamey's Cafe
1111 E Main StA typical breakfast diner, with great breakfast options, large portions, and good prices. The locals eat here.
Yonder
151 Hillcrest AveFresh food, all locally grown, organic, and vegetarian options.
Motor Company Grill
86 W Main StBest Burgers!
Farmers market, great quality and prices... there is a great BBQ stand next door!
20 locals recommend
Osage Farm
5030 US-441Farmers market, great quality and prices... there is a great BBQ stand next door!
Rockin’ Rollie Pollies Restaurant
46 E Main StA local favorite on Main Street
Grab a great beer, some food at their food truck, and live music on most nights.
117 locals recommend
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main StGrab a great beer, some food at their food truck, and live music on most nights.
Yummy Cuban food restaurant. Checkout the 5 star reviews online!
14 locals recommend
The Hush Cuban Café & Oyster Bar
Yummy Cuban food restaurant. Checkout the 5 star reviews online!
When taking a day trip to Highlands, this is a great place to catch lunch/dinner! Dogs are also allowed on the outside patio.
98 locals recommend
The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th StWhen taking a day trip to Highlands, this is a great place to catch lunch/dinner! Dogs are also allowed on the outside patio.
Wonderful lunch and breakfast spot! Yummy sandwiches. You can follow them on social media and they post their daily specials.
20 locals recommend
828 cafe
228 NE Main StWonderful lunch and breakfast spot! Yummy sandwiches. You can follow them on social media and they post their daily specials.
Shops
Not an antique shop, not a consignment shop, not a pawn shop... something you must see!
10 locals recommend
Culpepper's Otto Depot
8214 Georgia RdNot an antique shop, not a consignment shop, not a pawn shop... something you must see!
Close to the Home/Property with a pharmacy, gas station, Starbucks, grocery, and prepared food options too.
23 locals recommend
Ingles Market
1257 Georgia RdClose to the Home/Property with a pharmacy, gas station, Starbucks, grocery, and prepared food options too.
Merry Christmas Shop
6842 US-441Antique Stores
West Main Street
West Main StreetPlenty of shops, consignment, antiques, gifts, etc.
Sightseeing
Franklin
Nice walk through main street, beautiful shops, and great restaurants
Maggie Valley
Great skiing and tubing
Large lake about 40 minutes away with a beach, boat rentals, waterfalls, beautiful views, etc... don't miss it in the summer-time.
57 locals recommend
Lake Glenville
Large lake about 40 minutes away with a beach, boat rentals, waterfalls, beautiful views, etc... don't miss it in the summer-time.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayEnter the Blue Ridge Parkway, great sightseeing
Ongoing events all year including tours, activities for the whole family. Details all available on their website.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StOngoing events all year including tours, activities for the whole family. Details all available on their website.
Great for Children
Goats On The Roof
3026 US-441Park for kids, park for dogs, walking and bicycle path. Very scenic view and nature walk.
36 locals recommend
Little Tennessee River Greenway
573 E Main StPark for kids, park for dogs, walking and bicycle path. Very scenic view and nature walk.
Let the kids run and play! Traditional arcade, jumping gym, laser tag, etc... lots of fun.
39 locals recommend
The Factory Franklin
1024 Georgia RdLet the kids run and play! Traditional arcade, jumping gym, laser tag, etc... lots of fun.
Ruby Cinemas
2097 Georgia RdMovie theatre for a rainy day
Farm, restaurant, play area for kids, pick apples, petting zoo, local beers, etc...
74 locals recommend
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdFarm, restaurant, play area for kids, pick apples, petting zoo, local beers, etc...
Neighborhoods
Franklin
Excellent Main Street area, small town feel, lot's to do..
Dillard
Antique shops, The Dillard House, etc.
So much to do for everyone and all travelers. The largest city in Western North Carolina and the Smoky Mountains.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
So much to do for everyone and all travelers. The largest city in Western North Carolina and the Smoky Mountains.
Clayton
Great Main Street restaurants - 20 minutes away
Main entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Casino, Indian Reservation and usual sighting of Elk, Deer, Wild Turkey!
304 locals recommend
Cherokee
Main entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Casino, Indian Reservation and usual sighting of Elk, Deer, Wild Turkey!
High-end shops and restaurants. A must visit that is only 30 minutes away.
228 locals recommend
Highlands
High-end shops and restaurants. A must visit that is only 30 minutes away.
Helen
Great tourist town to visit - only 1 hour away.
Emergency Services
Emergency services in the area
Mountain Lakes Medical Center
162 Legacy Point24/7 hospital in Clayton, GA
Angel Medical Center
124 Riverview St24/7 hospital in Franklin, NC
Franklin Police Department
218 W Palmer StFranklin Police Department
Otto Volunteer Fire Department
60 Firehouse RdOtto, NC Fire Department
A nearby place to drop off any trash or recycling that may not fit in our outside garbage bins. It is very easy and convenient to drop off. There is no trash-pickup in the mountains..
Staffed Recycling Center
A nearby place to drop off any trash or recycling that may not fit in our outside garbage bins. It is very easy and convenient to drop off. There is no trash-pickup in the mountains..