Guidebook for Sapphire
Shopping
There are lots of shopping options nearby in Sapphire, Cashiers, and Highlands. Don't worry about packing everything you think you might possibly need- chances are you can find it here.
Very nice full-service grocery store complete with a full-service Starbucks! The deli has lots of prepared food options for last-minute dining needs. Ingles is located on Hwy 64 in the heart of Cashiers, about 10-15 minutes away.
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Ingles
U.S. 64Very nice full-service grocery store complete with a full-service Starbucks! The deli has lots of prepared food options for last-minute dining needs. Ingles is located on Hwy 64 in the heart of Cashiers, about 10-15 minutes away.
Great mountain farmers market! They are open seasonally and are generally closed during the winter. Be sure to stop by for BBQ and also say hello to the friendly Golden Retrievers that greet every guest at the door!
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Cashiers Farmers Market
78 US-64Great mountain farmers market! They are open seasonally and are generally closed during the winter. Be sure to stop by for BBQ and also say hello to the friendly Golden Retrievers that greet every guest at the door!
Lots of unique shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Cashiers is just a few minutes west of Sapphire along Hwy 64.
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Cashiers
Lots of unique shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Cashiers is just a few minutes west of Sapphire along Hwy 64.
Dollar General has just about anything you might have forgotten or decided you need once you get here. There are two locations- one to the East on 64 about 5 minutes, and one to the west about 10 minutes in Cashiers next to Ingles.
Dollar General
76 Cashiers Shopping CtrDollar General has just about anything you might have forgotten or decided you need once you get here. There are two locations- one to the East on 64 about 5 minutes, and one to the west about 10 minutes in Cashiers next to Ingles.
There are dozens of unique shops, boutiques, and restaurants in Highlands, NC. About a 25-minute drive from the cottage. The drive up from Cashiers has some spectacular long-range views of the mountains including Whiteside Mountain.
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Highlands
There are dozens of unique shops, boutiques, and restaurants in Highlands, NC. About a 25-minute drive from the cottage. The drive up from Cashiers has some spectacular long-range views of the mountains including Whiteside Mountain.
Need hiking attire or gear? Highland Hiker has it! Located at the crossroads in Cashiers.
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Highland Hiker
47 NC-107Need hiking attire or gear? Highland Hiker has it! Located at the crossroads in Cashiers.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th StWhiteside Brewing Company
128 NC-107The Ugly Dog Pub-Cashiers
25 Frank Allen RdThe Cork and Barrel Lounge
3093 US-64Parks & Nature
There are literally dozens of waterfalls and countless miles of hiking and biking trails nearby and within minutes of the cottages. Visit the nearby towns of Highlands, Brevard, Asheville, Sylva, Bryson City, and many others for even more sites to see.
Gorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge Rdgreat hiking, Rainbow Falls, Turtleback Falls
Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville Dr怀特沃特瀑布
tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi!
Silver Run Falls is one of our favorites! Short hiking trail to the spectacular waterfall and swimming hole.
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Silver Run Falls Trailhead
Silver Run Falls is one of our favorites! Short hiking trail to the spectacular waterfall and swimming hole.
Very cool waterfall right inside the Sapphire Valley and Holly Forrest neighborhood! Take Narrows Road off of Hwy64 (across from Holly Forrest 4) to left on Hollly. Follow signs to the waterfal parking area.
Narrows Water Falls Road
Narrows Water Falls RoadVery cool waterfall right inside the Sapphire Valley and Holly Forrest neighborhood! Take Narrows Road off of Hwy64 (across from Holly Forrest 4) to left on Hollly. Follow signs to the waterfal parking area.
This is a private lake for Sapphire Valley residents and guests. You will need an amenity card. Great for swimming and fishing. The Boat House rents canoes, SUP's, kayaks, paddle boats, small sailboats, and electric boats.
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Fairfield Lake
This is a private lake for Sapphire Valley residents and guests. You will need an amenity card. Great for swimming and fishing. The Boat House rents canoes, SUP's, kayaks, paddle boats, small sailboats, and electric boats.
乾瀑布
U.S. 64Amazing waterfall that you can actually walk behind!
Bridal Veil Falls
Lake Glenville is the highest and largest lake east of the Mississippi! Enjoy the public beach and boat launch. Or rent a boat from Signal Ridge for the day.
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Lake Glenville
Lake Glenville is the highest and largest lake east of the Mississippi! Enjoy the public beach and boat launch. Or rent a boat from Signal Ridge for the day.
Nature's water park. This is a must-do and is about a 45 minute drive from the cottage. It is the larger of the two "sliding rocks" the other is in Cashiers, NC.
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Sliding Rock
Nature's water park. This is a must-do and is about a 45 minute drive from the cottage. It is the larger of the two "sliding rocks" the other is in Cashiers, NC.
This is the smaller of the two Sliding Rocks- the other is in Brevard, NC. This is a family favorite and is suitable for all ages with adult supervision.
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Cashiers Sliding Rock
This is the smaller of the two Sliding Rocks- the other is in Brevard, NC. This is a family favorite and is suitable for all ages with adult supervision.
Panthertown Valley boasts nearly 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, beautiful mountain views, and crystal clear streams and waterfalls. Be sure to TAKE A MAP with you- it is easy to get lost without one!
Panthertown Valley Trail
Panthertown Valley boasts nearly 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, beautiful mountain views, and crystal clear streams and waterfalls. Be sure to TAKE A MAP with you- it is easy to get lost without one!
Getting Around
Signal Ridge Marina
4769 NC-107Rent your boat and toys here for fun on Lake Glenville!
Food scene
Fun family atmosphere with great food and dring. Enjoy the renovated outdoor covered deck and fireplace when the weather is nice. Located at the entrance to the Sapphire Valley Resort along Hwy 64.
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Mica's Restaurant and Pub
25 Logan Creek TrailFun family atmosphere with great food and dring. Enjoy the renovated outdoor covered deck and fireplace when the weather is nice. Located at the entrance to the Sapphire Valley Resort along Hwy 64.
Quite possibly THE best pizza we've ever had- anywhere! Great salads, pasta, and sandwiches, too! Very family-friendly and open year-round (closed Mondays). Located on NC107 in Cashiers, just north of the Crossroads.
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Slab Town Pizza
45 Slab Town RdQuite possibly THE best pizza we've ever had- anywhere! Great salads, pasta, and sandwiches, too! Very family-friendly and open year-round (closed Mondays). Located on NC107 in Cashiers, just north of the Crossroads.
You will love spending an afternoon here for great food, home-brewed craft beer, and family fun on the lawn. This is an absolute must-do.
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Whiteside Brewing Company
128 NC-107You will love spending an afternoon here for great food, home-brewed craft beer, and family fun on the lawn. This is an absolute must-do.
Randevu Restaurant
18 Chestnut SquareGret food in a very unique atmosphere. Family-friendly yet refined.
Great food and drink in a casual and family-friendly atmosphere. They also have a great outdoor patio area to enjoy when the weather is nice.
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The Ugly Dog Pub-Cashiers
25 Frank Allen RdGreat food and drink in a casual and family-friendly atmosphere. They also have a great outdoor patio area to enjoy when the weather is nice.
Entertainment
Enjoy a casual stroll along the serene walking trails and beautiful gardens and landscaping. The kids will love The Village Play- an enormous playground with unique wooden play structures. On Friday nights during the "season" (May through October), there's live music on the lawn- bring a picnic dinner and drinks to enjoy under the evening sky.
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The Village Green Of Cashiers
160 Frank Allen RdEnjoy a casual stroll along the serene walking trails and beautiful gardens and landscaping. The kids will love The Village Play- an enormous playground with unique wooden play structures. On Friday nights during the "season" (May through October), there's live music on the lawn- bring a picnic dinner and drinks to enjoy under the evening sky.
Great family-friendly ski resort for all ages featuring a blue-diamond slope, bunny slope, and snow tubing. Our guests receive a 25% discount on skiing, tubing, and equipment rentals.
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Sapphire Valley Ski Area
127 Sapphire Valley RdGreat family-friendly ski resort for all ages featuring a blue-diamond slope, bunny slope, and snow tubing. Our guests receive a 25% discount on skiing, tubing, and equipment rentals.
Enjoy all of the Sapphire Valley Resort amenities as a guest of The Mountain Cottage.
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Sapphire Valley North Carolina
127 Cherokee TrailEnjoy all of the Sapphire Valley Resort amenities as a guest of The Mountain Cottage.
The Biltmore Estate is the largest private residence in the United States. It boasts acres of beautiful gardens, a winery, and endless places to explore. This is a must-see and makes for a great half-day trip. The Biltmore is located in Asheville, just over an hour from Sapphire.
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1 Lodge StThe Biltmore Estate is the largest private residence in the United States. It boasts acres of beautiful gardens, a winery, and endless places to explore. This is a must-see and makes for a great half-day trip. The Biltmore is located in Asheville, just over an hour from Sapphire.