The Valley House Guidebook

Shane
The Valley House Guidebook

Good Eats

Yummy local places
Mica's has a casual laid back feel and both indoor and outdoor seating. Grab a table next to the outdoor fireplace and order the Loaded White pizza or calzone. Yummmm. Mica's doesn't take reservations. Kid friendly.
61 recommandé par les habitants
Mica's Restaurant and Pub
25 Logan Creek Trail
61 recommandé par les habitants
Mica's has a casual laid back feel and both indoor and outdoor seating. Grab a table next to the outdoor fireplace and order the Loaded White pizza or calzone. Yummmm. Mica's doesn't take reservations. Kid friendly.
Historic restaurant + new funky vibe. Everything is fresh and the cocktails are dreamy.
29 recommandé par les habitants
The Library Kitchen & Bar
184 Cherokee Trail
29 recommandé par les habitants
Historic restaurant + new funky vibe. Everything is fresh and the cocktails are dreamy.
Outdoor and indoor seating. Outdoor games and live music.
64 recommandé par les habitants
Whiteside Brewing Company
128 NC-107
64 recommandé par les habitants
Outdoor and indoor seating. Outdoor games and live music.
Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and beer. Indoor, outdoor, and enclosed seating. Favorites include the Greek salad and tarimasu.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Slab Town Pizza
45 Slab Town Rd
56 recommandé par les habitants
Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and beer. Indoor, outdoor, and enclosed seating. Favorites include the Greek salad and tarimasu.
This is the place for breakfast. The banana bread pecan french toast = super yummy.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Bike Cafe
423 N 4th St
30 recommandé par les habitants
This is the place for breakfast. The banana bread pecan french toast = super yummy.

Lakes We Love

For all the water lovers in the house
Fairfield Lake is our go-to spot to kayak, paddle board, and picnic! Non-motorized boat rentals are available at the boathouse as well as snacks. Small swimming beach with floating dock. A three mile walking trail surrounds the lake. Fairfield Lake is less than five minutes from our house.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Fairfield Lake
7 recommandé par les habitants
Fairfield Lake is our go-to spot to kayak, paddle board, and picnic! Non-motorized boat rentals are available at the boathouse as well as snacks. Small swimming beach with floating dock. A three mile walking trail surrounds the lake. Fairfield Lake is less than five minutes from our house.
A lake with waterfalls! Oh yeah. Located eight miles from Cashiers, this lake has 26 miles of shoreline and boasts the highest elevation of any lake east of the Mississippi River. It offers plenty of things to do for outdoors-lovers, including tubing, skiing, paddleboarding, kneeboarding, swimming and fishing.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Lake Glenville
57 recommandé par les habitants
A lake with waterfalls! Oh yeah. Located eight miles from Cashiers, this lake has 26 miles of shoreline and boasts the highest elevation of any lake east of the Mississippi River. It offers plenty of things to do for outdoors-lovers, including tubing, skiing, paddleboarding, kneeboarding, swimming and fishing.

Happy Hikers

Nearby hikes
The 3/4-mile trail quickly descends 650 ft. in elevation. The trails starts out fairly wide and easy but soon becomes much more narrow and difficult with some steps of narrow stones. Difficulty: STRENUOUS
7 recommandé par les habitants
High Falls North Trailhead
358-1486 State Rd 1158
7 recommandé par les habitants
The 3/4-mile trail quickly descends 650 ft. in elevation. The trails starts out fairly wide and easy but soon becomes much more narrow and difficult with some steps of narrow stones. Difficulty: STRENUOUS
Just hike a short 1/4 mile to this 25 foot cascading waterfall. Small swimming area which is safe for kiddos and fun for adults. Difficulty: EASY
45 recommandé par les habitants
Silver Run Falls Trailhead
45 recommandé par les habitants
Just hike a short 1/4 mile to this 25 foot cascading waterfall. Small swimming area which is safe for kiddos and fun for adults. Difficulty: EASY
Two mile trail which takes you on top of sheer 750-ft. high cliffs with outstanding views to the east, south and west. Located between Cashiers and Highlands. Difficulty: MODERATE.
139 recommandé par les habitants
Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville Dr
139 recommandé par les habitants
Two mile trail which takes you on top of sheer 750-ft. high cliffs with outstanding views to the east, south and west. Located between Cashiers and Highlands. Difficulty: MODERATE.
Schoolhouse Falls in Panthertown Valley. 2.6 miles. Difficulty: MODERATE
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Schoolhouse Falls
12 recommandé par les habitants
Schoolhouse Falls in Panthertown Valley. 2.6 miles. Difficulty: MODERATE

For the Littles

Adventures for your youngest family members
A large wooden castle-style playground with several short nature trails, and a picnic pavilion. Grab a coffee from Buck's Coffee Cafe in Cashiers before you go.
23 recommandé par les habitants
The Village Green Of Cashiers
160 Frank Allen Rd
23 recommandé par les habitants
A large wooden castle-style playground with several short nature trails, and a picnic pavilion. Grab a coffee from Buck's Coffee Cafe in Cashiers before you go.
Kids can ride on their own horse or with a parent. All levels of experience welcome.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Whitewater Equestrian Center
6420 Whitewater Rd
9 recommandé par les habitants
Kids can ride on their own horse or with a parent. All levels of experience welcome.

Winter Wonderland

Small rink in the sweet town of Highlands.
Ice Rink
440 Oak St
Small rink in the sweet town of Highlands.
Ski Sapphire is a small resort perfect for beginners. If you have ever wanted to experience skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing but never had the opportunity, here is your chance. Grab a hot chocolate at Slopeside Tavern!
37 recommandé par les habitants
Sapphire Valley Ski Area
127 Sapphire Valley Rd
37 recommandé par les habitants
Ski Sapphire is a small resort perfect for beginners. If you have ever wanted to experience skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing but never had the opportunity, here is your chance. Grab a hot chocolate at Slopeside Tavern!
Full-sized basketball courts, workout equipment, classes. Day passes available.
Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center
355 Frank Allen Rd
Full-sized basketball courts, workout equipment, classes. Day passes available.

Included with Purchase of an Amenity Card

Not pictured but also included is Fairfield Lake, the workout facility, and outdoor recreation area.
Because we are members of the Sapphire Valley Resort, you can use these amenities for a small fee. *Please note skiing and tubing are offered at discounted prices should you chose to purchase and amenities pass as well.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Sapphire Valley North Carolina
127 Cherokee Trail
15 recommandé par les habitants
Because we are members of the Sapphire Valley Resort, you can use these amenities for a small fee. *Please note skiing and tubing are offered at discounted prices should you chose to purchase and amenities pass as well.