Guidebook for Sapphire

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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. 64
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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.
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-64
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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!
Lots of unique shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Cashiers is just a few minutes west of Sapphire along Hwy 64.
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Cashiers
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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 Ctr
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.
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
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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-107
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Need hiking attire or gear? Highland Hiker has it! Located at the crossroads in Cashiers.

Drinks & Nightlife

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The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th St
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Whiteside Brewing Company
128 NC-107
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The Ugly Dog Pub-Cashiers
25 Frank Allen Rd
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The Cork and Barrel Lounge
3093 US-64
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Parks & 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.
great hiking, Rainbow Falls, Turtleback Falls
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Gorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge Rd
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great hiking, Rainbow Falls, Turtleback Falls
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Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville Dr
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tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi!
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Whitewater Falls
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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
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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 Road
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.
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
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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.
Amazing waterfall that you can actually walk behind!
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Mga Tuyo na Talon
U.S. 64
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Amazing waterfall that you can actually walk behind!
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Bridal Veil Falls
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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
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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
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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
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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

Rent your boat and toys here for fun on Lake Glenville!
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Signal Ridge Marina
4769 NC-107
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Rent 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 Trail
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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.
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 Rd
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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.
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-107
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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.
Gret food in a very unique atmosphere. Family-friendly yet refined.
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Randevu Restaurant
18 Chestnut Square
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Gret 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 Rd
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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.

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 Rd
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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.
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 Rd
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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.
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 Trail
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Enjoy 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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Biltmore
1 Lodge St
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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.