The Author's Cottage guidebook
Local Restaurants & Cafes
Fine dining classic spot with a lake view. Walking distance from The Author's Cottage.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
on the Verandah
1536 Franklin RdFine dining classic spot with a lake view. Walking distance from The Author's Cottage.
Semi-casual cafe for anytime of day. Great menu with option to sit indoors or on the patio.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wild Thyme Gourmet
343-D Main StSemi-casual cafe for anytime of day. Great menu with option to sit indoors or on the patio.
Casual Breakfast and Lunch spot. Dog Friendly with Large Homestyle Menu.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Bike Cafe
423 N 4th StCasual Breakfast and Lunch spot. Dog Friendly with Large Homestyle Menu.
Very cool spot for eating or drinking. Recently renovated with a great ambiance.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
270 Main StVery cool spot for eating or drinking. Recently renovated with a great ambiance.
Perfect for the beer lover but with a proper menu for lunch or dinner.
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th StPerfect for the beer lover but with a proper menu for lunch or dinner.
Our go-to coffee shop on Main Street.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calders Coffee Cafe
384 Main StOur go-to coffee shop on Main Street.
If you have a sweet tooth, then you have to stop at Kilwins for ice cream, chocolates, and fudge.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kilwins Highlands
341 Main StIf you have a sweet tooth, then you have to stop at Kilwins for ice cream, chocolates, and fudge.
Upscale pizzeria for light bites or a full meal. Part of the Old Edwards Inn collection.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar
465 Main StUpscale pizzeria for light bites or a full meal. Part of the Old Edwards Inn collection.
Fine dining with classic Italian menu and wine list. Great romantic dinner spot.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ristorante Paoletti
440 Main StFine dining with classic Italian menu and wine list. Great romantic dinner spot.
High End Farm to Table style menu serving lunch and dinner.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bridge at Mill Creek
445 N 4th StHigh End Farm to Table style menu serving lunch and dinner.
Upscale mountain dining with a beautiful view of the valley. They are open for dinner only and seasonally. Please call to make reservations.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canyon Kitchen
150 Lonesome Valley RdUpscale mountain dining with a beautiful view of the valley. They are open for dinner only and seasonally. Please call to make reservations.
Gourmet Grocery with great Pizza and Wine
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main StGourmet Grocery with great Pizza and Wine
Essentials
Bryson's Food Store
103 Highlands PlazaLocal Grocery Store
Local Produce stand very close to The Author's Cottage. Beautiful fruit and vegetables with extra treats like fresh bread and farm eggs.
August Produce
636 Franklin RdLocal Produce stand very close to The Author's Cottage. Beautiful fruit and vegetables with extra treats like fresh bread and farm eggs.
Outdoor Adventures
Beautiful waterfall only 1 mile from The Author's Cottage. You can walk behind the falls.
229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dry Falls
U.S. 64Beautiful waterfall only 1 mile from The Author's Cottage. You can walk behind the falls.
State Park with beautiful views and several trails to choose from. They vary by length and difficulty so you can choose what's best for your day.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge RdState Park with beautiful views and several trails to choose from. They vary by length and difficulty so you can choose what's best for your day.
Glen Falls
Great waterfall lookout with hiking trails.
Wellness
The Spa at Old Edwards Inn
16 Church St... because you deserve it.
Shopping
In case you didn't come prepared for your outdors adventure, they have the best selection of mountain chic clothing and outdoor gear.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highland Hiker
47 NC-107In case you didn't come prepared for your outdors adventure, they have the best selection of mountain chic clothing and outdoor gear.
Great selection of clothes at reasonable prices. I enjoy chatting with Harry, the owner, every time I stop by.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Log Cabin
130 Log Cabin LnGreat selection of clothes at reasonable prices. I enjoy chatting with Harry, the owner, every time I stop by.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Hiking Trails
There is a great app called "AllTrails". It has every hike in the area with reviews and information.
It's a must to find the perfect hike for your day.
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Make reservations for restaurants
Please note that majority of the restaurants in the area typically require reservations.