NO TIME TO COOK? NO PROBLEM!

No time to cook? No problem!

In the Spotlight: The Balsam Inn

“We visited the Balsam Inn with friends recently. This place is amazing! So much history in those walls...you feel like you’ve stepped back in time! I highly recommend visiting. The rooms are cozy and charming—no TVs, just pure relaxation and the beauty of nature. Sit on the huge front porch and take it all in! We’ll be back to visit for sure!” — Christy

Restaurant Recommendations

If you’d rather leave the cooking to someone else, Western North Carolina has you covered. From cozy mountain cafés to fine dining with festive flair, these local favorites make it easy to enjoy a delicious holiday meal without the stress. Pull up a chair at some of our go-to spots!

• The Biltmore - Asheville

• Sunset Terrace - Asheville

• Overlook Restaurant - Connestee Falls Clubhouse

• The Pisgah Inn – Canton

• Cherokee Chophouse – Cherokee

• Native Brews & Grille - Cherokee

• Hazels @ Fontana Village – Fontana Dam

• Lakeside Restaurant - Highlands

• Madison’s Restaurant - Highlands

• Tapoco Tavern - Robbinsville

• The Dining Room @ Snowbird Mountain Lodge Robbinsville

• Bocelli’s Italian Eatery - Waynesville

• The Swag – Waynesville

• The Sweet Onion - Waynesville

• Switchback Restaurant – Maggie Valley

• Canyon Kitchen – Sapphire

• ILDA - Sylva

• Sylva Social – Sylva (beautiful place to book an event!)