Amanda And Christian’s guidebook
Food scene
Zadie's Market Marshall
33 Baileys Branch RdGreat owners, great food, enjoy a drink on the river!
Zuma Coffee
7 N Main StLocal coffee spot, breakfast and lunch
Upscale dining in downtown Marshall. Looks like a diner on the outside, but inside is more casual fine dining. Great dinner spot
47 locals recommend
Star Diner
115 N Main StUpscale dining in downtown Marshall. Looks like a diner on the outside, but inside is more casual fine dining. Great dinner spot
Mad Co. Brew House
45 North Main StreetGreat local brewery, live music
The Sweet Monkey Cafe & Bakery
133 S Main StGreat lunch and dinner
Groceries
Ingles Market
5580 US-25Closest practical grocery store
Madison Natural Foods
101 N Main StSmall local natural food grocery store
City/town information
Closest town, very small, right on the French Broad River, a higher than average concentration of working artists, a few bars and restaurants
61 locals recommend
Marshall
Closest town, very small, right on the French Broad River, a higher than average concentration of working artists, a few bars and restaurants
The next town headed west. The Appalachian Trail runs through downtown. Hot soaking tubs at the Hot Springs Resort. Lots of local characters and through hikers. a few bars and restaurants
158 locals recommend
Hot Springs
The next town headed west. The Appalachian Trail runs through downtown. Hot soaking tubs at the Hot Springs Resort. Lots of local characters and through hikers. a few bars and restaurants
Outdoor Activities
Stuning 360 degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Appalachian Trail, short easy hike from parking.
227 locals recommend
Max Patch
Max Patch RoadStuning 360 degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Appalachian Trail, short easy hike from parking.
White Water Rafting, Zip-line, Canyoneering - the best in the area
109 locals recommend
French Broad Adventures
12 Good Adventures LnWhite Water Rafting, Zip-line, Canyoneering - the best in the area
Just down the road from the cabin. Lots of hiking on old logging roads. You likely won't see other people.
Doe Branch
Just down the road from the cabin. Lots of hiking on old logging roads. You likely won't see other people.
Park here for an easy but beautiful hike following the Laurel River. Often crowded on weekends, but still worth it. Store has coffee and quick food
32 locals recommend
Laurel River Store
Park here for an easy but beautiful hike following the Laurel River. Often crowded on weekends, but still worth it. Store has coffee and quick food
Coffee!
Special spot with a local vibe - great place to grab a coffee to go!
10 locals recommend
Highland Station Coffee Shop
5247 US 25/70Special spot with a local vibe - great place to grab a coffee to go!