Sasha's Guidebook
Waterfalls
High Falls
Lower Whitewater Falls Trail Access
Bad Creek Road
Sliding Rock
Accessible directly from US Highway 64, you can actually walk behind the falls!
Distance from Cottage: about 30 minute drive
Trail length: Walk up
Difficulty: Easy
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Bridal Veil Falls
Accessible directly from US Highway 64, you can actually walk behind the falls!
Distance from Cottage: about 30 minute drive
Trail length: Walk up
Difficulty: Easy
Pack your bathing suit for this popular swimming hole and natural slide! Careful though: the rocks are slippery, hence the name!
Check out our insta for a video from a guest sliding down this rock! There is also a cute ice cream place right on the way there (or back) as well as a good burger joint a few minutes away.
Distance from Cottage: about a 30-35 minute drive
Trail length: Walk up
Difficulty: Easy
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Bust Your Butt Falls
Pack your bathing suit for this popular swimming hole and natural slide! Careful though: the rocks are slippery, hence the name!
Check out our insta for a video from a guest sliding down this rock! There is also a cute ice cream place right on the way there (or back) as well as a good burger joint a few minutes away.
Distance from Cottage: about a 30-35 minute drive
Trail length: Walk up
Difficulty: Easy
This has been our favorite trail with small kids (and dogs) because the trail is super short and easy. It’s probably 1/4 mile. Parking is easy also. And the waterfall has a swimming area! There is a second trail to the top of the waterfalll for people wanting a more challenging hike!
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Silver Run Falls Trailhead
This has been our favorite trail with small kids (and dogs) because the trail is super short and easy. It’s probably 1/4 mile. Parking is easy also. And the waterfall has a swimming area! There is a second trail to the top of the waterfalll for people wanting a more challenging hike!
Schoolhouse Falls
Take a short walk along the paved trail that runs directly underneath and behind the 75-foot falls. This spot is dog-friendly, too!
Distance from Cottage: about 30-35 minute drive
Trail length: .4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
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Dry Falls
U.S. 64Take a short walk along the paved trail that runs directly underneath and behind the 75-foot falls. This spot is dog-friendly, too!
Distance from Cottage: about 30-35 minute drive
Trail length: .4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Whitewater Falls
A triple waterfall with four stunning vantage points along the 2.4 mile hiking trail. A moderate hike that isn’t too steep.
Distance from HAP: about 30-35 minute drive
Trail length: 2.4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
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Glen Falls
A triple waterfall with four stunning vantage points along the 2.4 mile hiking trail. A moderate hike that isn’t too steep.
Distance from HAP: about 30-35 minute drive
Trail length: 2.4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Secret Falls Trail Head
Big Creek RoadThis is about 30 mins from Highlands Outpost if you’re visiting that area. It’s about 1hr 15 mins from the cottage
A short walk up a dog-friendly gravel trail leads you to these beautiful falls.
Distance from Cottage: about a 1hr 15 minute drive.
It is about 6 mins from Highlands Aerial Park if you’re visiting that area, or 30 mins from Highlands Outpost
Trail length: 200 feet
Difficulty: Easy
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Mud Creek Falls
This is about 30 mins from Highlands Outpost if you’re visiting that area. It’s about 1hr 15 mins from the cottage
A short walk up a dog-friendly gravel trail leads you to these beautiful falls.
Distance from Cottage: about a 1hr 15 minute drive.
It is about 6 mins from Highlands Aerial Park if you’re visiting that area, or 30 mins from Highlands Outpost
Trail length: 200 feet
Difficulty: Easy
While the falls themselves are gorgeous, it’s worth the trip for the beautiful drive through the Cullasaja River Gorge. If you choose to hike down, be warned: the trail is steep and challenging!
Distance from Cottage: about a 30 minute drive
Trail length: Overlook
Difficulty: Easy
Cullasaja Falls, North Carolina 28741, l-Istati Uniti
While the falls themselves are gorgeous, it’s worth the trip for the beautiful drive through the Cullasaja River Gorge. If you choose to hike down, be warned: the trail is steep and challenging!
Distance from Cottage: about a 30 minute drive
Trail length: Overlook
Difficulty: Easy
Hike this longer loop to discover the towering 150-foot Rainbow Falls deep within Gorges State Park.
Distance from Cottage: about a 40 minute drive
Trail length: 5.1 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
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Rainbow Falls
Hike this longer loop to discover the towering 150-foot Rainbow Falls deep within Gorges State Park.
Distance from Cottage: about a 40 minute drive
Trail length: 5.1 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking Trails
A two-mile loop trail climbs above the sheer 750-foot high cliffs and offers outstanding views to the east, south, and west. Whiteside Mountain Trail is rated more difficult because of its steepness.
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Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville DrA two-mile loop trail climbs above the sheer 750-foot high cliffs and offers outstanding views to the east, south, and west. Whiteside Mountain Trail is rated more difficult because of its steepness.
Comprised of more than 6,311 acres of protected public land in the Nantahala National Forest, Panthertown lies on the eastern continental divide in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and is listed as a Natural Heritage Site. With more than 30 miles of U.S. Forest Service-designated mixed-use trails, visitors can enjoy deep gorges and broad valleys, mountain bogs and granitic rock domes, tranquil creeks and plunging waterfalls. The backcountry recreation area offers stunning nature, waterfall and riverside hikes and seemingly endless scenic vistas. A map purchased at a local outfitter store is highly recommended to traverse the area. Learn more at Panthertown.org.
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Panthertown Trail
Panthertown TrailComprised of more than 6,311 acres of protected public land in the Nantahala National Forest, Panthertown lies on the eastern continental divide in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and is listed as a Natural Heritage Site. With more than 30 miles of U.S. Forest Service-designated mixed-use trails, visitors can enjoy deep gorges and broad valleys, mountain bogs and granitic rock domes, tranquil creeks and plunging waterfalls. The backcountry recreation area offers stunning nature, waterfall and riverside hikes and seemingly endless scenic vistas. A map purchased at a local outfitter store is highly recommended to traverse the area. Learn more at Panthertown.org.
Trailhead for Yellow Mountain Trail
Devil's Courthouse Overlook
Blue Ridge Parkway
Black Balsam Knob, North Carolina 28716, l-Istati Uniti
A gorgeous hike for later in the day, this out-and-back trail ends at a natural cliffside amphitheater and beautiful views over Highlands.
Distance from Cottage: about a 30 minute drive
Trail length: 1.4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
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Sunset Rock
131 Highlands Gate DrA gorgeous hike for later in the day, this out-and-back trail ends at a natural cliffside amphitheater and beautiful views over Highlands.
Distance from Cottage: about a 30 minute drive
Trail length: 1.4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Bartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit
1719 Ray Cove RdA really cool rock among boulders and caves, this is both an interesting spot to explore and a great destination for bouldering.
Distance from Cottage: about a 35 minute drive
Trail length: Walk around
Difficulty: Easy
Granite City, North Carolina 28741, l-Istati Uniti
A really cool rock among boulders and caves, this is both an interesting spot to explore and a great destination for bouldering.
Distance from Cottage: about a 35 minute drive
Trail length: Walk around
Difficulty: Easy
Swimming, Adventure, and Recreation
Highlands Aerial Park
9625 Dillard RdSmoky Mountain River Adventures
5036 US-74
The Pines Recreation Area
1965 Pine Creek RdAbout an hour and a half from the cabin- it has tons of activities- rafting, surfing, tubing, climbing, and more. They have zip line courses for younger kids that are like obstacle courses and have short zip lines
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19About an hour and a half from the cabin- it has tons of activities- rafting, surfing, tubing, climbing, and more. They have zip line courses for younger kids that are like obstacle courses and have short zip lines
Dream Catcher's Fishing
21 Steeple RdThis place is good for little ones as there are zip lines without a minimum age (most places minimum is 8 years old) but there is a 40lb minimum. Also, unlike highlands arial park (which is also fun!) these are traditional zip lines not just the obstacle course ones they usually limit the younger kids to
Nacoochee Adventures
This place is good for little ones as there are zip lines without a minimum age (most places minimum is 8 years old) but there is a 40lb minimum. Also, unlike highlands arial park (which is also fun!) these are traditional zip lines not just the obstacle course ones they usually limit the younger kids to
Unicoi Zipline & Aerial Adventure Park
1788 GA-356Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center
355 Frank Allen RdThis is a nice little pond stocked for fishing
Andrews Valley Rail Tours
The Spa at Old Edwards Inn
16 Church StSightseeing
Rhodes Big View Scenic Overlook
U.S. 64We haven’t been here yet, but we hear the views are incredible!
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Fred W. Symmes Chapel
100 Ymca Camp RoadWe haven’t been here yet, but we hear the views are incredible!
Park tal-Gorges
976 Grassy Ridge Rd18 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center and Botanical Gardens
265 N 6th StSunset Rock
131 Highlands Gate DrHappy Hens & Highlands Farm
It’s about 40 mins away, but check out their events calendar for fun events like hiking with llamas - one of the more fun things we have done! :) navigate to earthshine nc. com then go to events page
Earthshine Lodge
It’s about 40 mins away, but check out their events calendar for fun events like hiking with llamas - one of the more fun things we have done! :) navigate to earthshine nc. com then go to events page
Wishon's Fishing Hole
Wesser Bald Fire Tower
Food scene: Cashiers
We love this restaurant- fun outdoor games for kids to play while you wait for your food
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Whiteside Brewing Company
128 NC-107We love this restaurant- fun outdoor games for kids to play while you wait for your food
This is just SR 107 to the "4 corners"—one of the busiest place in town. Homemade cakes and pies; check out the frozen biscuits (best ever!) or pick up some delicious BBQ at their "On the Side BBQ." You can also find locally grown fruits and vegetables there.
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Cashiers Farmers Market
78 US-64This is just SR 107 to the "4 corners"—one of the busiest place in town. Homemade cakes and pies; check out the frozen biscuits (best ever!) or pick up some delicious BBQ at their "On the Side BBQ." You can also find locally grown fruits and vegetables there.
Crossroads Custard & Cold Brew
45 Slab Town RoadSugar Cloud Baking Company
113 US-64Probably our most-visited place in Cashier’s since my husband is a coffee addict (ok, me too). They unfortunately do not take call ahead orders, and sometimes the line can be very long. Don’t leave town without trying their grilled ham and tomato sandwich! Even our kids love it
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Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers
6 NC-107Probably our most-visited place in Cashier’s since my husband is a coffee addict (ok, me too). They unfortunately do not take call ahead orders, and sometimes the line can be very long. Don’t leave town without trying their grilled ham and tomato sandwich! Even our kids love it
The Ugly Dog Pub-Cashiers
25 Frank Allen RdFav restaurant! The salad with beets and goat cheese, the meatball sub…any of the pizzas, of course. And bring your pup :) yard games for the kids
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Slab Town Pizza
45 Slab Town RdFav restaurant! The salad with beets and goat cheese, the meatball sub…any of the pizzas, of course. And bring your pup :) yard games for the kids
If you like the looks of this place, make a reservations as early as possible. We have been trying to get in here for like two years, but we keep forgetting to book online. :)
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Canyon Kitchen
150 Lonesome Valley RdIf you like the looks of this place, make a reservations as early as possible. We have been trying to get in here for like two years, but we keep forgetting to book online. :)
Cashiers Valley Smokehouse
281 US-64
Happ's Place
5914 State Route 107Low-key with a friendly vibe serving familiar Mexican eats, including taco salad & el pastor. Closed Mondays
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Chile Loco Authentic Mexican Restaurant
45 Slab Town RdLow-key with a friendly vibe serving familiar Mexican eats, including taco salad & el pastor. Closed Mondays
Cozy cottage houses a cheese shop & lunch/brunch cafe featuring soups, salads, sandwiches & burgers. Open seasonally.
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Cornucopia Restaurant
16 Cashiers School RdCozy cottage houses a cheese shop & lunch/brunch cafe featuring soups, salads, sandwiches & burgers. Open seasonally.
Las Margaritas
Zookeeper Bistro
45 Slab Town RdSlopeside Tavern
217 Sapphire Valley RdCharlie's Hot Buns
Food Scene: Highlands
Breakfast all day and probably one of the most affordable places to eat in Highlands. Open 7-3 everyday except Wednesday (verify before you go in case it changes). Indoor and outdoor seating. Gluten free friendly. Free WiFi.
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Blue Bike Cafe
423 N 4th StBreakfast all day and probably one of the most affordable places to eat in Highlands. Open 7-3 everyday except Wednesday (verify before you go in case it changes). Indoor and outdoor seating. Gluten free friendly. Free WiFi.
Ice cream, fudge, candy, fudge, fudge. Did I mention they sell fudge? You can even watch them make it!
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Kilwins Highlands
341 Main StIce cream, fudge, candy, fudge, fudge. Did I mention they sell fudge? You can even watch them make it!
We got the charcuterie tray, some salad and pizza, and had wine and it was lovely. It’s a bit fancier than our favorite pizza place (Slabtown Pizza).
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Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar
465 Main StWe got the charcuterie tray, some salad and pizza, and had wine and it was lovely. It’s a bit fancier than our favorite pizza place (Slabtown Pizza).
A family friendly restaurant located in Highlands, NC. We serve pizza, salads, subs, appetizers and... 365 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741.
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Pizza Place of Highlands
365 Main StA family friendly restaurant located in Highlands, NC. We serve pizza, salads, subs, appetizers and... 365 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741.
Highlands Smokehouse
595 Franklin RdFresh ingredients and stellar service. We hope you can come enjoy our beautiful restaurant in the heart of downtown Highlands. Reservations are encouraged and appreciated.
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Bridge at Mill Creek
445 N 4th StFresh ingredients and stellar service. We hope you can come enjoy our beautiful restaurant in the heart of downtown Highlands. Reservations are encouraged and appreciated.
Highlands Burritos
226 S 4th StWolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro
474 Main StA favorite local bar hangout with pool tables, dart boards, TVs, and regular DJ nights on the weekends.
The High Dive
476 Carolina WayA favorite local bar hangout with pool tables, dart boards, TVs, and regular DJ nights on the weekends.
4118 Kitchen + Bar
64 Highlands PlazaInternationally-inspired menu with a rotating selection of creative, higher-end fare.
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Midpoint Highlands
332 Main StInternationally-inspired menu with a rotating selection of creative, higher-end fare.
Calders Coffee Cafe
384 Main StIn the heart of Highlands, North Carolina, we have created an atmosphere that is like no other on the mountain. Stop in for lunch or dinner and experience casual dining at its finest.
Mill Creek Highlands
In the heart of Highlands, North Carolina, we have created an atmosphere that is like no other on the mountain. Stop in for lunch or dinner and experience casual dining at its finest.
SweeTreats Deli
115 S 4th StOak Steakhouse
Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant
Highlands Smokehouse
595 Franklin RdHummingbird Lounge
455 Main StSiam Thai Cuisine
Food Scene- Franklin
Internationally-inspired menu with a rotating selection of creative, higher-end fare.
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Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ
311 Westgate PlazaInternationally-inspired menu with a rotating selection of creative, higher-end fare.
Contemporary Southern gastropub featuring new and classic cocktails. Closed Sundays
Root and Barrel Kitchen & Bar
Contemporary Southern gastropub featuring new and classic cocktails. Closed Sundays
Classic European-style bistro featuring sandwiches, pastas, and hearty entrees. Closed Sunday-Tuesday.
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Caffè Rel
459 E Main StClassic European-style bistro featuring sandwiches, pastas, and hearty entrees. Closed Sunday-Tuesday.
Authentic Texas-style barbecue highlighting amazing smoked brisket and ribs. Closed Sunday-Monday.
Haywood Smokehouse
Authentic Texas-style barbecue highlighting amazing smoked brisket and ribs. Closed Sunday-Monday.
Casual Japanese eatery with familiar kitchen and sushi items. Check website for hours.
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Sakura
57 Highlands RdCasual Japanese eatery with familiar kitchen and sushi items. Check website for hours.
Locally-owned, Latin-inspired cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Closed Sunday and Monday
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828 cafe
228 NE Main StLocally-owned, Latin-inspired cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Closed Sunday and Monday
Authentic interior Mexican cuisine with fantastic classics like flautas, enchiladas, and a lot more. Open every day.
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Las Barricas
2722 Georgia RdAuthentic interior Mexican cuisine with fantastic classics like flautas, enchiladas, and a lot more. Open every day.
Local sports bar with well-prepared bar fare like burgers and chicken wings. Closed Monday
Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill
Local sports bar with well-prepared bar fare like burgers and chicken wings. Closed Monday