Guidebook for Hayesville
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The folk school offers hundreds of classes in arts and crafts, photography, music, agriculture, wildlife and nature, focusing on preserving the history and environment of the Southern Appalachians.
125 locals recommend
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School RdThe folk school offers hundreds of classes in arts and crafts, photography, music, agriculture, wildlife and nature, focusing on preserving the history and environment of the Southern Appalachians.
This is a wonderful country library with outstanding librarians. Free Wi-Fi is available 24/7, even when the library is closed.
Moss Memorial Library
26 Anderson StThis is a wonderful country library with outstanding librarians. Free Wi-Fi is available 24/7, even when the library is closed.
Newly renovated, this supermarket is massive and even features a bookstore! Organic foods, prepared foods, excellent meat selection, a bakery and a pharmacy add to the offerings.
71 locals recommend
Ingles Markets
230 US-64Newly renovated, this supermarket is massive and even features a bookstore! Organic foods, prepared foods, excellent meat selection, a bakery and a pharmacy add to the offerings.
Jack Rabbit Mountain is a division of the Nantahala National Forest with hiking trails along the lake and a campground.
32 locals recommend
Jackrabbit Recreation Area, Tusquitee Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
465 Jack Rabbit RdJack Rabbit Mountain is a division of the Nantahala National Forest with hiking trails along the lake and a campground.
Walmart Supercenter
2330 US-19The nearest Wal-Mart is 18 miles from our cabin.
The famous Dillard House restaurant, the Foxfire books originated here, whitewater rafting on Section 4 of the Chattooga River, and you must visit Black Rock Mountain SP.
133 locals recommend
Clayton
The famous Dillard House restaurant, the Foxfire books originated here, whitewater rafting on Section 4 of the Chattooga River, and you must visit Black Rock Mountain SP.
The Appalachian Trail extends from Maine to Georgia and passes within a few miles of our cabin. Great hiking!
36 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail
Unaka Springs RoadThe Appalachian Trail extends from Maine to Georgia and passes within a few miles of our cabin. Great hiking!
One of the last stands of virgin forest in the Smoky Mountains. It's a magical place with a modest 2-mile trail that should not be missed.
106 locals recommend
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
5410 Joyce Kilmer RdOne of the last stands of virgin forest in the Smoky Mountains. It's a magical place with a modest 2-mile trail that should not be missed.
It's only about 60 miles as the crow flies, but you're not a crow, so you'll have to drive winding mountain roads to get there.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
It's only about 60 miles as the crow flies, but you're not a crow, so you'll have to drive winding mountain roads to get there.
One of the most scenic drives in the United States, and it's quite a scenic drive just to get there!
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayOne of the most scenic drives in the United States, and it's quite a scenic drive just to get there!
Vast forest preserve for hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, mountain climbing and the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
40 locals recommend
Chattahoochee National Forest
Vast forest preserve for hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, mountain climbing and the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
Golf course associated with The Ridges Resort and Marina in Hiawassee, Ga. The course is private but open to the public.
20 locals recommend
Mountain Harbour Golf Club (Formerly The Ridges)
1665 Mountain Harbour DrGolf course associated with The Ridges Resort and Marina in Hiawassee, Ga. The course is private but open to the public.
This is a beautiful public golf course on the lake, owned and managed by Clay County.
23 locals recommend
Chatuge Shores Golf Course
260 Golf Course RdThis is a beautiful public golf course on the lake, owned and managed by Clay County.
Home of the Georgia Mountain Fair (July), Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In (August), the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival (October), carnivals and occasion country music acts in Anderson Music Hall.
60 locals recommend
Georgia Mountain Fair Inc
1311 Music Hall RdHome of the Georgia Mountain Fair (July), Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In (August), the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival (October), carnivals and occasion country music acts in Anderson Music Hall.
Arts & Culture
Clay County Park
Swimming, playground, picnic pavilions, grills and camping.
Home of the John C Campbell Folk School, Brasstown also has arts and crafts galleries owned by teachers at the school.
Brasstown
Home of the John C Campbell Folk School, Brasstown also has arts and crafts galleries owned by teachers at the school.
Food Scene
The Copper Door
2 Sullivan StFine dining in downtown Hayesville, just off the square.
Angelo's
45 Main StExcellent pizza on the square. (No beer or wine, though.)
A popular destination with locals, Rib Country serves and variety of bar-b-que dishes, as you might expect. No beer or wine.
22 locals recommend
Rib Country-Hayesville
580 NC-69A popular destination with locals, Rib Country serves and variety of bar-b-que dishes, as you might expect. No beer or wine.
Sports bar serves beer and wine, as well as the usual sports-bar menu, although better than average.
29 locals recommend
Chevelles 69
983 NC-69Sports bar serves beer and wine, as well as the usual sports-bar menu, although better than average.
Nice restaurant and outdoor tiki bar on Lake Chatuge. (Their golf course is near Hayesville.)
14 locals recommend
The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge
3499 US-76Nice restaurant and outdoor tiki bar on Lake Chatuge. (Their golf course is near Hayesville.)
Essentials
Fresh meats are cut and trimmed to order, and they often have a selection of sausages.
Corner Butcher Shop
893 US-64 BUSFresh meats are cut and trimmed to order, and they often have a selection of sausages.
Shopping
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Whitewater rafting outfitter and tours.
Sightseeing
Nearest city east of Hayesville. The 36-mile drive is among the most beautiful in North Carolina.
94 locals recommend
Franklin
Nearest city east of Hayesville. The 36-mile drive is among the most beautiful in North Carolina.
German-themed Alpine Village. Very touristy, if you like that kind of thing.
500 locals recommend
Helen
German-themed Alpine Village. Very touristy, if you like that kind of thing.