WHITE WATER RAFTING (RIVER RAT ACTIVITY)
Be a River Rat Click here to reserve the trip on Saturday, May 25. Be sure to book the Nantahala trip from 11am to 2pm as there are several time slots available per day, and it would be fun to be together.
There are some great hikes just minutes away in the Nantahala National Forest. The word "Nantahala" is a Cherokee word meaning "Land of the Noonday Sun”.
Kerri gives the Old Edwards Spa a “Yummy Rating” of 10 out of 10. If you are staying at Old Edwards, you can use the spa amenities (sauna and hot tub) for free.
Chill by the Pool
For guests staying at Half-Mile Farm and Old Edwards Inn, there is a pool at each property. If you are not staying at one of these two places, just grab someone who is and you can get in that way (we won’t tell). 200 Main also has an outdoor heated mineral pool.
If you are staying at Old Edwards Inn or Half-Mile Farm, the use of the gym at Old Edwards is included (it is across the street from the Spa). There is also a fitness center at 200 Main.
If you are staying at Old Edwards Inn or Half-Mile Farm, you have access to the clay courts at The Farm.
If you are staying at Old Edwards Inn or Half-Mile Farm, your concierge can help you book a tee time at Old Edwards Golf Club. It is probably a good idea to call in advance given the holiday weekend. 200 Main has access to an 18-hole golf course as well.
There are lots of cute little stores to wander through. Our favorites (or where we’ve spent the most money, anyway) include: Appalachian Harvest and Acorns.
Paoletti is a tough reservation to get, but worth it. They take reservations 30 days in advance. Mountain Fresh Grocery is another “don’t miss” for breakfast or lunch. We also love Madisons for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Log Cabin is also nice for dinner. Get your caffeine fix at Buck’s Coffee Cafe.
Get Stuffed @ Dillard House
When you visit the Dillard House Restaurant you might expect just a meal, but it's a true Southern culinary event that awaits you. The menu consists of generous portions of homemade Southern dishes from recipes handed down over the years from Dillard House chefs and generations of Dillard family members. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served "family-style" every day of the year. Oh, and you technically don’t “order” — they simply bring you: THE. ENTIRE. MENU of food. Good luck!
There are several places to zip line. Highlands Aerial Park is just one suggestion.
Go Fly Fishing
Highlands Fly Fishing offers an awesome experience for North Carolina Trout. The mountains here offer some of the most incredible views and waterfalls anywhere in the Southern Appalachians. As such, Highlands has equally impressive and unique Fly Fishing opportunities for mountain trout.
Bascom always has 2-3 exhibits running and often has ceramics workshops available for the artist in you. They have free arts and crafts for the kids and walking trails around the property.