Our Favorite Hiking Spots:

Just below the lodge near the deck is a waterfall (Panther Branch) that is fun to visit on your first day on Cold Mountain.

Cold Mountain is 6000' high.  Since the lodge is at the 3000' elevation of Cold Mountain, you can climb up the mountain by walking up the gravel road directly behind lodge. The gravel road is approximately 2 miles long and takes you up to over 4000'. Unfortunately the rest of the route up Cold Mountain is not marked but you'll have plenty of great views on your way up to the end of the road.

Little East Fork River is just below the lodge across the paved road. To access the river, cross the road below the lodge and enjoy the river where there are paths and places to sit on the giant boulders that line the river. Enjoy yourself. Our property is over 6 acres and runs up and down and across the river!

If you want to drive, there are many options for scenic places to visit:

Devil’s Courthouse: Located at milepost 422.4 of the Blue Ridge Parkway. (To reach the Parkway, turn right out of the lodge. At Highway 215 turn left and drive up past Lake Logan to the Parkway. The Parkway is marked with "mileposts" to show locations to visit.

Black Balsam Knob: Milepost 420.2 - about 30 miles from the Asheville on the Parkway.

Graveyard Fields: Milepost 418.8 on Blue Ridge Parkway.

Pisgah National Forest: Home of Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock.

Cradle of Forestry: Located at Milepost 407 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

River Rafting - Carolina Outfitters Whitewater Rafting: 12121 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC.  Phone 828-488-6345

Horseback riding - Cataloochee Ranch: 119 Ranch Drive, Maggie Valley, NC.  Phone 828-926-1404

Queen’s Farm: 2180 Dellwood Rd, Apt 11, Waynesville, NC.  Phone 828-926-0718

Golf - Waynesville Country Club: 176 Country Club Dr, Waynesville, NC.  Phone 828-456-3551

Laurel Ridge Country Club: 49 Cupp Lane, Waynesville, NC.  Phone 828-452-0545

Springdale Country Club: 200 Golfwatch Rd, Canton, NC.  Phone 828-235-8452

Fishing: Throw a line in on our property across the street along the Little East Fork River!

Waynesville Fly Shop: Hunter Banks, 178 Waynesville Plaza, Waynesville, NC.  Phone 828-251-9721

ATTRACTIONS:

Biltmore House: One Lodge Street, Asheville, NC 28803.  Phone 800-411-3812

Grove Park Inn: 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804.  Phone 828-252-2711

Great Smokey Mountains Railroad: 226 Everett St, Bryson City, NC 28713.  Phone 800-872-4681

Mast General Store: 15 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801.  Phone 828-232-1883

Ghost Town in the Sky: 16 Fie Top Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751.  Phone 828-926-1130

Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum: 62 Vintage Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28785.  Phone 828-926-6266

HART Theatre: 250 Pigeon St, Waynesville, NC 28786.  Phone 828-456-6322

LOCAL INFO:

Downtown Waynesville: Located on 276; take 215 (turn right as you leave the lodge on the main road) to 276. Turn left on 276 – about 15 miles.

Folkmoot Festival: World renowned cultural festival each summer July 18 - 27 in Waynesville.

Waynesville Recreation Center: Address: 550 Vance Street, Waynesville, NC, 28786, stay in shape while on vacation.

Ashville Excursions:  ExploreAsheville.com

Romantic: Romantic Asheville

WHERE TO EAT:

The Chef’s Table: 30 Church St, Waynesville, NC 28786.  Phone 828-452-6210

The Patio: Church St, Waynesville, NC 28786.  Phone 828-454-0070

The Wineseller: 20 Church Street Waynesville, NC 28786.  Phone 828-452-6000

Sweet Onion: 39 Miller St, Waynesville NC 28786.  Phone 828-456-5559

Bocelli’s Italian Eatery: 319 North Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC, 28786.  Phone 828-456-4900

Los Amigo’s Restaurante: 366 Russ Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786.  Phone 828-456-7870

Saki Sushi Asian Fusion: 68 Howell St, Waynesville, NC 28786.  Phone 828-246-4518

Nick and Nate Pizzeria: 111 N Main St, Waynesville, NC 28786.  Phone  828-452-0027

Panacea Coffee House Cafe: 66 Commerce St, Waynesville, NC 28786.  Phone  828-452-6200

El Pobre Mexican Restaurant: 6841 Cruso Road, Canton, NC.  Phone  828-235-9311