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.
98 locals recommend
Caffè Rel
459 E Main StA 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.
Vito's Pizza & Indoor Patio
607 Highlands RdPizza & 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.
12 locals recommend
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
788 E Main StVisit 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.
Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ
311 Westgate PlazaA 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.
20 locals recommend
Motor Company Grill
86 W Main St50'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.
Rizzo's Bakery & Bistro
91 Georgia RdA 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.
18 locals recommend
Yonder
151 Hillcrest AveInspired 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.
Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro
474 Main StFor 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
95 locals recommend
Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main StWe love shopping here and then picking up a dinner to go and taking it up to nearby sunset rock
Wild Thyme Gourmet
343-D Main StGreat place for lunch in Highlands
on the Verandah
1536 Franklin RdPretty atmosphere for a fancy night out
A great food stop if you like huge servings of Mexican food and margaritas.
7 locals recommend
Azteca Rainforest Bar and Grill
72 Highlands PlazaA great food stop if you like huge servings of Mexican food and margaritas.
Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveGreat BBQ! Lots of unique sauces, great food and atmosphere.
Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce StCute brewery, pet friendly!
828 cafe
228 NE Main StAmazing food with a Mexican flare. Serves breakfast and lunch.
Gazebo Creekside Cafe
44 Heritage Hollow DrGracious Plates on Main
J.R. Chophouse
828 cafe
228 NE Main StJust Donuts!
23 Iotla StMs Lois' Restaurant
145 Highlands RdDrinks & Nightlife
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main StCurrahee Brewing Company
100 Lakeside DrSatulah Mountain Brewing Company
454 Carolina WayMulligan's Bar & Grille
579 Depot StParks & Nature
Dry Falls
U.S. 64Wayah Bald
4419 Wayah Bald RdCliffside Lake Recreation Area
13908 Highlands RoadPickens Nose Trailhead
Ball Creek RoadNantahala Lake
Sunset Rock
131 Highlands Gate DrLake Glenville
Rufus Morgan Trail and Falls
Big Laurel Falls
National Forest RoadBridal Veil Falls
Highlands Nature Center
930 Horse Cove RdA great stop if you're checking out sunset rock
Cashiers Sliding Rock
A fun swimming spot if you're brave :)
If you make it to the blue ridge parkway, this is one of our favorite views.
Waterrock Knob, North Carolina 28779, USA
If you make it to the blue ridge parkway, this is one of our favorite views.
Entertainment & Activities
Andy's Trout Farm
116 Andys Trout Farm RdRose Creek Mine
240 Terrace Ridge DrThe Factory Franklin
1024 Georgia RdCherokee Ruby And Sapphire Mine
41 Cherokee Mine RdA fun stop to do with kids in the summer or winter for tubing
73 locals recommend
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard RdA fun stop to do with kids in the summer or winter for tubing
The Factory Franklin
1024 Georgia RdShopping & Museums
Gem & Mineral Museum-Franklin
25 Phillips StNestfeathers Antiques
153 E Palmer StRusted Arrow Market
Gem & Mineral Museum-Franklin
25 Phillips StOutdoor 76
35 E Main StCrabtree General Store
41 Iotla StNestfeathers Antiques
153 E Palmer StRuby City Gems & Minerals
130 E Main StSightseeing
Pretty falls with a mild hike. We enjoyed seeing elk and exploring Cherokee after.
58 locals recommend
Mingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee ReservationPretty falls with a mild hike. We enjoyed seeing elk and exploring Cherokee after.