Mike, Shawn, Or Dan's Guidebook
Grocery Stores
Very modern grocery store just 5 miles due west on Hwy 64. Offers full amenities of produce, deli, meat, seafood, cheeses, wine, beer, and a whole host of options.
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Ingles Markets
230 US-64Very modern grocery store just 5 miles due west on Hwy 64. Offers full amenities of produce, deli, meat, seafood, cheeses, wine, beer, and a whole host of options.
Located in Murphy, NC about 16 miles west of Hayesville. It is a Superstore and features a large selection of outdoor supplies among other things.
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Walmart Supercenter
2330 US-19Located in Murphy, NC about 16 miles west of Hayesville. It is a Superstore and features a large selection of outdoor supplies among other things.
Outdoor Activities
Fun things to do in the area
Boundary Waters in Hiawassee, Georgia is a 15 minute drive to rent some really safe, large pontoon boats. Courteous staff, well maintained boats, and a great way to spend the day on the water.
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Boundary Waters Resort & Marina
Boundary Waters in Hiawassee, Georgia is a 15 minute drive to rent some really safe, large pontoon boats. Courteous staff, well maintained boats, and a great way to spend the day on the water.
A safe, tame river up until the end. You can hop out before the Stage 3 rapids which finish at the same place you check in.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19A safe, tame river up until the end. You can hop out before the Stage 3 rapids which finish at the same place you check in.
This is a historic lookout point on the Appalachian Trail and one of the highest points in the area. Enjoy panoramic views of the area. Two hiking trails cross at this historic site.
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Wayah Bald
4419 Wayah Bald RdThis is a historic lookout point on the Appalachian Trail and one of the highest points in the area. Enjoy panoramic views of the area. Two hiking trails cross at this historic site.
Walk The Dam! Take 64W, first stop light take a left, take the LEFT fork, follow it all the way to the back. Great place to take the family and get exercise.
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Chatuge Lake
Walk The Dam! Take 64W, first stop light take a left, take the LEFT fork, follow it all the way to the back. Great place to take the family and get exercise.
This park on Lake Chatuge is very close to our home and offers hiking and mountain biking options for the novice and experienced. Choose from several different trails and levels.
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Jack Rabbit Trailhead
1203 Jack Rabbit RdThis park on Lake Chatuge is very close to our home and offers hiking and mountain biking options for the novice and experienced. Choose from several different trails and levels.
On the way to Wayah Bald this is a nice little detour for hiking and seeing waterfall.
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Rufus Morgan Trail and Falls
On the way to Wayah Bald this is a nice little detour for hiking and seeing waterfall.
A taste of Bavaria. Just a quick 30-40 minute drive from 12 Oaks offering river tubing, extensive shopping, and bike rentals. Best place to start the tubing is right when you get in to town where the flea market signs are. Tons of fun!
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Helen
A taste of Bavaria. Just a quick 30-40 minute drive from 12 Oaks offering river tubing, extensive shopping, and bike rentals. Best place to start the tubing is right when you get in to town where the flea market signs are. Tons of fun!
A great drive from Hayesville due East on hwy 64. Right before Franklin you will see the sign for Highlands, NC. Great place to spend the day to include eating, local areas (Bridal Veil falls), and great scenery both on the way and when you arrive.
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Highlands
A great drive from Hayesville due East on hwy 64. Right before Franklin you will see the sign for Highlands, NC. Great place to spend the day to include eating, local areas (Bridal Veil falls), and great scenery both on the way and when you arrive.
This is a great area to spend an afternoon. Lots of walking trails, wildlife, restaurants, and frequent craft fairs (call ahead).
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Brasstown Valley Resort Dining
6321 US-76This is a great area to spend an afternoon. Lots of walking trails, wildlife, restaurants, and frequent craft fairs (call ahead).
Amazing long range views with such verdant beauty. When you can see that far you wonder what it must’ve been like 500 years ago for the local people. Stunning!
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Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 SpurAmazing long range views with such verdant beauty. When you can see that far you wonder what it must’ve been like 500 years ago for the local people. Stunning!
Fires Creek Picnic Area
1767 Fires Creek Wildlife RdWineries
Attractive wineries in the Hayesville / Clayton / Lake Chatuge area
Our favorite vineyard in the area and a “must visit” If you like wine. Very reasonable wine tastings, then grab a bottle, some cheese and crackers, then find an Adirondack chair or table in the shade to relax. Enjoy beautiful views of the vineyard, grounds and their friendly pups. If your timing is right they will have a festival or live music.
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Crane Creek Vineyards
1040 Crane Creek RdOur favorite vineyard in the area and a “must visit” If you like wine. Very reasonable wine tastings, then grab a bottle, some cheese and crackers, then find an Adirondack chair or table in the shade to relax. Enjoy beautiful views of the vineyard, grounds and their friendly pups. If your timing is right they will have a festival or live music.
Stonewall Creek Vineyards
323 Standing Deer LnNoble Wine Cellar
58 N Main St12 Spies Vineyards
550 Black Branch RdThis is the #2 vineyard on our list and about 30 minutes away. A nice drive along Lake Chatuge to Hiawassee, then head East. Very nice people and occasionally live music.
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Hightower Creek Vineyards
7150 Canaan DrThis is the #2 vineyard on our list and about 30 minutes away. A nice drive along Lake Chatuge to Hiawassee, then head East. Very nice people and occasionally live music.
Serenberry Vineyards
450 Tipton TrailLocally grown fare offering fresh, seasonal produce from apples, peaches, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables. Local and regional honeys; jams and preserves made on-site including non-sugar added selections; bakery with fresh pastries; Wine room; Hard cider; Gift baskets. Apple butter available (by the case) for unique gift ideas. 45 minutes south in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
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Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrLocally grown fare offering fresh, seasonal produce from apples, peaches, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables. Local and regional honeys; jams and preserves made on-site including non-sugar added selections; bakery with fresh pastries; Wine room; Hard cider; Gift baskets. Apple butter available (by the case) for unique gift ideas. 45 minutes south in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Local Favorites
Yoga, soaps, lotions, essential oils and other all natural endeavors
David Goldhagen is a renowned artist with beautiful blown glass products goldhagenartglass.com
Goldhagen Studio Drive
Goldhagen Studio DriveDavid Goldhagen is a renowned artist with beautiful blown glass products goldhagenartglass.com
John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School RdA really fun place to visit in downtown Murphy (16 mi west on 64). Beautiful products, scents, and very natural. Offers yoga and other diversions. Located across from the Murphy Art Center.
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Blue Moon Elise
26 Valley River AveA really fun place to visit in downtown Murphy (16 mi west on 64). Beautiful products, scents, and very natural. Offers yoga and other diversions. Located across from the Murphy Art Center.
Delicious olive oil, vinegar, salts, and other products. Perfect place to stock up. We recommend the Coconut Balsamic vinegar as well as the Tuscan Herb Infused olive oil.
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Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company
104 Tennessee StDelicious olive oil, vinegar, salts, and other products. Perfect place to stock up. We recommend the Coconut Balsamic vinegar as well as the Tuscan Herb Infused olive oil.
One of our favorite things to do on a Saturday morning in summer. Usually runs from May through October. So friendly, fresh, and interesting crafts as well.
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Union County Farmer's Market
290 Farmers Mkt WyOne of our favorite things to do on a Saturday morning in summer. Usually runs from May through October. So friendly, fresh, and interesting crafts as well.
Nice place to have tea/beer/pastries when walking around Franklin. Supporting local, rustic businesses. www.rathskellarfranklin.com
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Rathskeller
58 Stewart StNice place to have tea/beer/pastries when walking around Franklin. Supporting local, rustic businesses. www.rathskellarfranklin.com
Restaurants
Local food fare
One of our favorite restaurants. Not typically open for lunch but well worth the 20 minute drive. And the food ........
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Michaelee's Italian Life Caffe
6C Town SqOne of our favorite restaurants. Not typically open for lunch but well worth the 20 minute drive. And the food ........
Best Mexican food in the surrounding area. So authentic and fresh. Guacamole is a must and the Carnitas (pork) are slow roasted. Good Margaritas too.
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Anejo Grille
18 Creekside CirBest Mexican food in the surrounding area. So authentic and fresh. Guacamole is a must and the Carnitas (pork) are slow roasted. Good Margaritas too.
VERY high end, classy restaurant. Food is delicious. They allow you to bring your own wine.
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The Copper Door
2 Sullivan StVERY high end, classy restaurant. Food is delicious. They allow you to bring your own wine.
GREAT local craft beer restaurant off the Hayesville Square. Food is really fresh there. Warm and friendly atmosphere.
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Nocturnal Brewing
893 US-64 BUSGREAT local craft beer restaurant off the Hayesville Square. Food is really fresh there. Warm and friendly atmosphere.
This is your local sports bar with decent bar food and colorful characters. Great spot for a quick bite in a family friendly atmosphere.
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BLACK DOG TAVERN
82 Main StThis is your local sports bar with decent bar food and colorful characters. Great spot for a quick bite in a family friendly atmosphere.
Daniels Steak House
273 Big Sky DrBistro 29
29 Tennessee StValley River Brewery
71 Tennessee StPerrones Neighborhood Grill
269 Valley River AveThe Daily Grind and Wine
46 Valley River AveComfortable, friendly Irish bar in downtown Murphy. Very homey and good service. Across the street from the Olive Oil Company.
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Parson's Pub
19 Tennessee StComfortable, friendly Irish bar in downtown Murphy. Very homey and good service. Across the street from the Olive Oil Company.
Carlotta's
146 US-64Wholesome, fresh fare and a very friendly staff.
This is a QUICK 15 jaunt to an exceptional atmosphere, laid back folks, full bar, good southern food fare, and a local favorite. Never a bad meal there.
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Brother's at Willow Ranch
6223 S US Hwy 76 BypassThis is a QUICK 15 jaunt to an exceptional atmosphere, laid back folks, full bar, good southern food fare, and a local favorite. Never a bad meal there.
Wow!!!! Only open for lunch but do they ever serve a great menu, super fresh, and quite tasty. Pretty busy there.
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Epic Catering
714 North Carolina 69Wow!!!! Only open for lunch but do they ever serve a great menu, super fresh, and quite tasty. Pretty busy there.
Brassies Grill
6321 US-76Waterfalls To See
Several in our family love the beauty of waterfalls. These are great locations with surrounding beauty.
Highlands, NC is a nice day trip to enjoy the climate, views, and enjoy the scenic waterfalls along the way.
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Bridal Veil Falls
Highlands, NC is a nice day trip to enjoy the climate, views, and enjoy the scenic waterfalls along the way.
Ruby Falls
We’ve hiked here many times and it is a great, low impact hike down the mountain to the falls and back up. Only 34 minutes from the house and fun to get to. Be prepared to drive across a small creek to get to the trail head.  Never had an issue.
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High Shoals Falls
1333 Indian Grave Gap RdWe’ve hiked here many times and it is a great, low impact hike down the mountain to the falls and back up. Only 34 minutes from the house and fun to get to. Be prepared to drive across a small creek to get to the trail head.  Never had an issue.
Sightseeing
Tail Of The Dragon is a famous road amongst motorcycle riders. 318 curves in 11 miles. Scenic beauty as well. Takes you close to the Tennessee state line.
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Deals Gap
Tail Of The Dragon is a famous road amongst motorcycle riders. 318 curves in 11 miles. Scenic beauty as well. Takes you close to the Tennessee state line.