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Balsam Mountain Inn
City: Balsam
   
General Description: Balsam Mountain Inn, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is one of the South’s grand old inns. Built at the turn of the century, this lovingly restored romantic inn features a casual elegance that’s lured travelers to the North Carolina Mountains for decades. Visitors find 50 comfortable, spacious guestrooms and suites, each with its own unique décor. Peace and quiet is guaranteed as rooms come without phones or televisions. The inn’s amenities include: Seven Springs restaurant, a 2,000-volume library, two meeting rooms, card/puzzle room, sitting parlor, hiking trails, gift shop and two 100-foot porches, perfect for rocking and relaxing.
 
Best Western - Great Smokies Inn & Restaurant
City: Cherokee
   
General Description: The Best Western-Great Smokies Inn has a log exterior, giving the appearance of a rustic mountain inn or lodge with The Myrtles Table Restaurant complete with stone fireplace, log beams and hardwood floors. This newly renovated 152 room motel has an outdoor pool and endless amenities in each room. Located just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and walking distance to many attractions & shopping, and only a few miles from the Harrah's Casino.
Bogart's
City: Sylva
   
General Description: Jackson County’s gathering place for everyone. Steaks, seafood, burgers, salads, kids menu, carryout and catering.
Boiler Room Steakhouse
City: Franklin
   
General Description: Located at Fun Factory in the Smokies, The Boiler Room Steak House offers an upscale atmosphere and menu, with fine fare such asmouthwatering steaks and desserts. The Boiler Room Steak House is open Monday – Thursday 11:30 am to 8:00 pm, Friday 11:30 am to 9:00 pm, and Saturday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Boone Thai Restaurant
City: Franklin
   
General Description: Authentic Thai food serving both lunch and dinner. Appetizers, soups, salads and entrées. Something for everyone.
Brushy Mountain Smokehouse & Creamery
City: Cherokee
   
General Description: Eastern style barbeque, homemade ice cream, St. Louis style ribs, buffet, salad bar, off-the-menu, breakfast, take-out, catering.
Caffe Rel
City: Franklin
   
General Description: It's about the food! Pasta, sandwiches, saut. Franklin's favorite neighborhood cafe. Chef/owner Richard E. Long.
Cajun Connection Cafe
City: Franklin
   
General Description: The Cajun Connection is a seafood resraurant specializing in Cajun cuisine. It is located at 549 Highlands Rd in Franklin across from Jim Brown Chrysler Dodge Jeep. We are open Monday through Friday for lunch and Monday Through Saturday for Dinner Telephone #828-369-6288.
Carabella's Tea House
City: Franklin
   
General Description: Step back in time. A fantastic way to embark upon your day. Come enjoy high tea.
Carolina Nights Dinner Show
City: Maggie Valley
   
General Description: Carolina Nights offer a full evening of dining and entertainment. The evening begins with a scrumptious prim rib dinner, and while dining you will be entertained with the magic of Benny and Sherry Coleman. Following dinner, our talented cast of musicians will perform a show consisting of country, big band, gospel and contemporary music. All this is mixed with the hilarious antics of Gilbert Jones. This takes place in a smoke-free, alcohol-free state of the art theater, however we do provide benches on our front porch for our smoking guest. Our prices are $21.95 for adults, $12.95 for children and we do offer group rates.
Cash's Smokehouse BBQ
City: Franklin
   
General Description: Good old Southern BBQ hickory-smoked daily with a homemade touch. Take out or eat in covered patio.
Cody's of Franklin
City: Franklin
   
Cupboard Cafe
City: Dillard
   
Dillsboro Smokehouse
City: Dillsboro
   
General Description: A full service family restaurant, The Dillsboro Smokehouse specializes in hickory smoked bbq, including pork, beef, chicken, turkey, famous baby ribs and other delicious entrees. We offer friendly service, a kids menu, carry out & catering and accept major credit cards. Located one block from the Greater Smoky Mountain RR depot, we are a nationally renowned restaurant.
Dillsboro Steak & Seafood House
City: Dillsboro
   
General Description: Welcome to the Dillsboro Steak & Seafood House, located in Dillsboro, NC. We offer a casual family restaurant, serving only the finest USDA Choice meats, fresh seafood, pastas & sandwiches. These superb steaks are hand-cut and cooked to perfection by our professionally trained chef. We are a family owned & operated restaurant and have over 30 years of experience in the restaurant business.
Fat Buddies of Waynesville
City: Waynesville
   
General Description: Fat Buddies Restaurants offer the best family atmosphere and excellent BBQ favorites and specialty dishes. Savor a taste of real Southern BBQ and home made desserts in two smoke free location in Franklin & Waynesville from 11-2:30 and 5-8 Monday thru Thursdays and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 9 pm. Closed on Sunday and major Holidays
Fireside Cottages
City: Maggie Valley
   
General Description: Enjoy our million-dollar view and country cooking at its best. Dine in our beautiful glass enclosed wood dining room or screen porch overlooking nature's spendor while you take in our display of old-time memorabilia. All meals served buffet style. Reasonable prices. Modern, individual cottages perched on mountainside overlooking Soco Gap. Sit on the porch and rock or curl up in front of the fireplace. Open May - Oct.
Fryemont Inn
City: Bryson City
   
General Description: The Historic Mountain Lodge, the Fryemont Inn has an excellent full service restaurant and bar. The dining room is open to the public for both dinner and breakfast, and is a favorite of tourists and locals alike. The Fryemont inn has 37 B & B Rooms, and 9 cabins. This atmosphere offers casual elegance, rustic beauty, an enormous stone fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors, gift shop and secluded swimming pool. is a unquie vantage point from which to explore the natural beauty and ruch cultural heritage of Western North Carolina. Situated on a mountain shelf over-looking the quiet village of Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Inn offers you secluded comfort and excellent dining in a relaxing atmosphere that has been carefully preserved for more then seventy years.
Fun Factory In The Smokies
City: Franklin
   
General Description: Located in scenic Franklin, North Carolina, the Fun Factory in the Smokies is Western North Carolina's award-winning destination for family friendly entertainment. Fun for kids of all ages, the Fun Factory is the place for games, mini-golf, bowling, go-karts, laser tag, big screen TVs, party rooms, great restaurants and more. Plus, there's even an area with fun just for the little kids. There's something for everyone to enjoy. The Fun Factory is open Monday / Thursday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm and Friday / Saturday 10:00 am to midnight. Attractions open at 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday.
Gardenia's Restaurant
City: Franklin
   
General Description: We offer over 160 bottle wine selections from around the world. Stop by our wine bar and sample our selection by the glass to see for yourself why James Moschouris has been presented with the Wine Spectator Award of excellence...twice. Private groups and corporate functions welcome. Please call for booking information.
Gazebo Cafe
City: Franklin
   
General Description: The Gazebo Creekside Cafe' offers a charming atmosphere for mid-day lunching with an outdoor affect in the winter (closed Sunday in winter) and the rest of the year it's an all outdoor cafe open 10:30 to 4 M-Sun. The Gazebo offers daily specials, wine and free delivery.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
City: Bryson City
   
General Description: All aboard for a historic and scenic journey. That's an invitation to a delightful journey through the majestic mountains and colorful countryside of Western North Carolina, over a sprawling lake, past rushing rivers, through a deep mountain gorge and into dark mountain tunnels. The railroad operates year-round, with schedules varying seasonally.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel
City: Cherokee
   
General Description: Casino with 85,000 sq. ft of gaming floor and over 3400 games. 5 food outlets, 1500 seat entertainment pavilion. Find your favorite Las Vegas games, including video blackjack with real dealers and real chips. Also 20,000 sq. ft of conference/meeting space.
Havana Bistro
City: Franklin
   
General Description: Offers Authentic Cuban Cuisine. Sandwiches, soups, salads, dinner, desserts, children's menu, and daily specials offered. Dine inside or outside on Patio with view.
Hawkesdene House Mountain Retreat
City: Andrews
   
General Description: Hawkesdene House combines all the charm and comfort of an English Country House with the rustic beauty of the North Carolina mountains to provide a unique Bed & Breakfast experience. This beautiful mountain area offers endless scenic and recreational opportunities as well as a variety of crafts, music, theaters, festivals, shopping, scenic driving routes and byways and historic points of interst for visitors and family groups to enjoy.
Highlands Inn
City: Highlands
   
General Description: The Highlands Inn is located in the heart of the beautiful mountain town of Highlands, North Carolina, convenient to breathtaking natural recreational areas, as well as Highlands' unique shopping and well-known restaurants. The Inn has been referred to as "The Crown Jewel of Highlands" by local towns people as well as visitors to our wonderful old Inn for many years. Historical renovation of the Highlands Inn and Kelsey Place Restaurant took place in 1989, and the Inn is now celebrating its 123rd year! The decor throughout the Inn has been researched and restored in the "Country Manner." You will appreciate antique furnishings, colonial paints, wall coverings, and stenciling by a master stenciling artist. The Inn is listed on the National Registry for Historic Places since 1991.
Holiday Inn - Cherokee
City: Cherokee
   
General Description: The Holiday Inn of Cherokee is located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation in cherokee, NC. Offering 154 room hotel and the Chestnut Tree Restaurant all beautifully decorated featuring Native American Motif. Completely remodeled in 2002 winning the Quality Excellence Award. Featuring an outdoor and indoor (heated) pools, jacuzzi, fitness center and game room. Shuttle service to and from casino and banquet space.
Inn At Brevard, The
City: Brevard
   
General Description: The Inn at Brevard, a private B & B, has four non-smoking rooms, two suites in the main house, all with private baths, and four with fireplaces, furnished with antiques. The lodge consists of 10 cabin style rooms, also furnished with antiques and private baths. A full breakfast is included in the tariff. Our dining rooms are open to the public for dinner on Thursday-sunday evenings from 5-9 pm.
Jer's Kitchen
City: Franklin
   
General Description: Western North Carolina's most popular Gourmet Chef, Jerri Fifer, is at it again, but this time she's mixing in a fresh approach to her legendary culinary masterpieces. Jer's Kitchen menu boasts all-natural and homemade items, without adding extra stress to the wallet. And for all of you Frogheads (Jerri is best known for her nationally renowned cuisine at WNC's Frog and Owl Cafe) out there, Jer's kitchen is finally the place to find a number of Jerri's age old classics, such as her notorious Caesar Salad, Tomato Basil Soup, Chicken Salad, and Bread Pudding. Also offering many other specialty soups, sandwiches, salads, and desserts ranging form Mediterranean to Southwestern, Vegetarian to French, Jer's is sure not to let you leave disappointed or hungry.
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant
City: Clayton
   
Lulu's On Main
City: Sylva
   
General Description: Lulu's Cafe is a delectable surprise for travelers visiting the Great Smoky Mountains and a home away from home for those who live there. Nestled in the heart of Main Street in Sylva, Lulu's offers a varied and imaginatively prepared menu.Eclectic ethnic dining - fresh seafood, pasta & vegetarian dishes, served lunch & dinner hours Monday thru Saturday. Lulu's maintains a reputation of folks going out of their way to stop and grab a bite to eat on vacation. A travel article featured in Southern Living declared "Lulu's is our favorite restaurant in the region." And a travel article featured in Fodor's covered it all by stating "If you need a break from the Smoky's traditional trout, ham, and gravy food groups, this American gourmet diner is considered by many locals as the region's finest restaurant."
Mill Creek Resort & Country Club
City: Franklin
   
General Description: The Mill Creek Resort & Country Club is tucked away on 380 acres in the Smoky Mountains, offering a scenic, 18-hole golf course designed by Mother Nature with meandering creeks, rustling pines and challenging holes. Mill Creek offers deluxe lodging, a great golf course, tennis and a fine restaurant. Make your reservations today.
Motor Co. Grill
City: Franklin
   
General Description: 50's style, ice cream, soda fountain, breakfast, lunch, table, service.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
City: Bryson City
   
General Description: With thirty-five years of experience, the Nantahala Outdoor Center is internationally known as the leader in outdoor adventure. NOC's main base, on the Nantahala River, offers a huge variety of fun outdoor activities including whitewater rafting, canoe and kayak instruction, and hiking and biking. NOC offers rafting on seven southeastern whitewater rivers. At our main base there are three riverside restaurants, an outfitters store and numerous events running from early spring to late fall. Our highly trained staff will help you, your group, or your family enjoy the best river adventures and instructional classes in the area. Check out our many packages at www.noc.com.
Nonny's World Cafe, INC
City: Franklin
   
General Description: Franklin's newest taste sensation delightful food, devoted staff. What a great combination. Owner Londa Woody.
Old Stone Inn
City: Waynesville
   
General Description: It's a place for truly getting away from the pressing realities of the day with simple classic lodging and delightful romantic dining. It sits at a cool, breezy 3,200 feet surrounded by mountains. Hundred year old oaks, huge stands of mountain laurel & rhododendron bring nature right to your door. Birds, squirrels & rabbits roam freely. It's your kind of place...conveniently accessible in town on 6 acres, yet a true secluded feeling of being deep in the woods...private, safe and most unique.
Peking Gourmet Restaurant
City: Franklin
   
Rathskeller Coffee House
City: Franklin
   
General Description: Coffee, espresso drinks, wine bar, baked goods, free high-speed Internet, weekend entertainment in downtown Franklin.
River's End Restaurant
City: Bryson City
   
General Description: At the River's End Restaurant located at Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, you can enjoy great meals and river views. Choose from hearty soups, filling specialty sandwiches and delicious entrees. Stop in and experience the friendly service in the heart of the Nantahala Gorge! Closed in Winter - Open daily during early spring and late fall, otherwise during late spring, all summer and early fall open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Brown bag alcohol permitted.
Stillwater Fish Camp
City: Franklin
   
Sunset Restaurant
City: Franklin
   
General Description: Franklin's oldest eating establishment - family owned since 1955. Enjoy your old fashioned favorites and good home cooking- family style dining and curbside service to go. Open Monday thru Saturdays 6 am to 8 pm Closed on Sunday and some holidays
Tapoco Lodge
City: Robbinsville
   
General Description: Tapoco Lodge was built in 1930 by Alcoa (Aluminum Company of America), and is the oldest lodge in Graham