LakeLove’s guidebook
Special Dinner
The sauces here are like a fine French restaurant, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. There is a live piano player and the service is great. This would be a good choice for a special event like a birthday or anniversary.
35 locals recommend
Brandy's on Main
111 S Main StThe sauces here are like a fine French restaurant, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. There is a live piano player and the service is great. This would be a good choice for a special event like a birthday or anniversary.
A great place for a nice dinner (we love the trout). They have outdoor seating that is very nice if the weather allows.
23 locals recommend
Season's At Highland Lake
86 Lily Pad LnA great place for a nice dinner (we love the trout). They have outdoor seating that is very nice if the weather allows.
Everything on the menu is gluten free but that doesn't mean it doesn't taste fabulous. I really like their pancakes but they are open for dinner too. It is kind of a small place, so it might be hard to fit a large group.
139 locals recommend
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveEverything on the menu is gluten free but that doesn't mean it doesn't taste fabulous. I really like their pancakes but they are open for dinner too. It is kind of a small place, so it might be hard to fit a large group.
Food scene
The Thai food here is very good and it has a drive thru! So, you don't even have to get out of your car for good ethnic food. I recommend the Thai Street Noodle Soup (it is my favorite!) but we heard that the Pad Thai is the most popular dish!
19 locals recommend
Boon Choo Thai Express
576 Upward RdThe Thai food here is very good and it has a drive thru! So, you don't even have to get out of your car for good ethnic food. I recommend the Thai Street Noodle Soup (it is my favorite!) but we heard that the Pad Thai is the most popular dish!
Great brisket if you ask me. Many of the sauces are gluten free (if you care) and it has a cute outdoor area for eating.
57 locals recommend
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
2724 Greenville HwyGreat brisket if you ask me. Many of the sauces are gluten free (if you care) and it has a cute outdoor area for eating.
Just 10 minutes away, this is one of our favorite breakfast spots. They don't take reservations so show up early and put your name on the list then wander around the nearby shops.
57 locals recommend
Honey and Salt
2730 Greenville HwyJust 10 minutes away, this is one of our favorite breakfast spots. They don't take reservations so show up early and put your name on the list then wander around the nearby shops.
Good wings is a start for why this restaurant made it into my guide book. Also, it has a casual sports bar vibe situated on a beautiful lake with fall colors on the opposite shore.
23 locals recommend
Wild Wing Cafe
65 Long Shoals RdGood wings is a start for why this restaurant made it into my guide book. Also, it has a casual sports bar vibe situated on a beautiful lake with fall colors on the opposite shore.
In Biltmore Plaza this place has great food. I would describe as asian fusion but you can tell me if you think there is a better way to describe. Everything I have tried here has been delicious.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveIn Biltmore Plaza this place has great food. I would describe as asian fusion but you can tell me if you think there is a better way to describe. Everything I have tried here has been delicious.
Oh my goodness! The pastrami sandwich is really delicious! Easy casual setting right on Main Street for a quick lunch while out for a day of shopping (they do close at 3 so don't dawdle). Highly recommend!
28 locals recommend
Mountain Deli
343 N Main StOh my goodness! The pastrami sandwich is really delicious! Easy casual setting right on Main Street for a quick lunch while out for a day of shopping (they do close at 3 so don't dawdle). Highly recommend!
Neighborhoods
This is a great place to visit if you like old architecture or history.
225 locals recommend
Biltmore Village
This is a great place to visit if you like old architecture or history.
Historical or Museums
If you like old planes, flight history, etc. then you will enjoy this place.
15 locals recommend
The Western North Carolina Air Museum
1340 E Gilbert StIf you like old planes, flight history, etc. then you will enjoy this place.
The American version of a castle. If you can't make it to Europe, you can get an idea of what it is like by visiting this place. Incredible art, architecture, and more. Be prepared to stay a while, there is a lot to see.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe American version of a castle. If you can't make it to Europe, you can get an idea of what it is like by visiting this place. Incredible art, architecture, and more. Be prepared to stay a while, there is a lot to see.
Adventure!
If you like a rush, you will find adventure here. Waterfall treks, swimming hole hikes, guided whitewater trips and waterfall rappelling. Wow.
93 locals recommend
Green River Adventures
150 E Main StIf you like a rush, you will find adventure here. Waterfall treks, swimming hole hikes, guided whitewater trips and waterfall rappelling. Wow.
The place of 500 steps, and an elevator for those who think 500 steps may be a bit much. Beautiful views of the valley from a birds eye perspective. You can also hike to the top of the waterfall, but I recommend hiking to the bottom instead, it is an easy walk and you can actually get in the water at the end of it.
184 locals recommend
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StreetThe place of 500 steps, and an elevator for those who think 500 steps may be a bit much. Beautiful views of the valley from a birds eye perspective. You can also hike to the top of the waterfall, but I recommend hiking to the bottom instead, it is an easy walk and you can actually get in the water at the end of it.
One of the top 10 zip lines in the US not far from our cottages in the tiny town of Saluda, North Carolina. Good for those who want an adrenaline rush.
170 locals recommend
The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee DrOne of the top 10 zip lines in the US not far from our cottages in the tiny town of Saluda, North Carolina. Good for those who want an adrenaline rush.
Sightseeing
Just a short drive away, this is a beautiful waterfall. Makes for great pictures and lovely nature walks.
112 locals recommend
Pearson's Falls
Just a short drive away, this is a beautiful waterfall. Makes for great pictures and lovely nature walks.
There are a lot of beautiful waterfalls in this area, this is one of them. Great for beautiful pictures and nature trails.
19 locals recommend
Little Bradley Falls
Holbert Cove RoadThere are a lot of beautiful waterfalls in this area, this is one of them. Great for beautiful pictures and nature trails.
Dupont State Forest Office
16 Everett RdSeveral waterfalls, beautiful nature trails.
They have a public beach (when it is open) and lots of ice cream and food stops along the way (go through Chimney Rock and walk around the old town area on your way).
327 locals recommend
Lake Lure
They have a public beach (when it is open) and lots of ice cream and food stops along the way (go through Chimney Rock and walk around the old town area on your way).
A beautiful view of the countryside; great views of the fall colors as well.
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayA beautiful view of the countryside; great views of the fall colors as well.
Beautiful views of the blue ridge mountains in the distance. Lots of weddings here, the name comes from a story about lost love - if you visit you can read about it (I don't want to spoil it!) If the map program takes you to Poinsetta Park, go back out to the main road and turn left - follow it up about 3.5 miles to the right spot.
135 locals recommend
Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park HwyBeautiful views of the blue ridge mountains in the distance. Lots of weddings here, the name comes from a story about lost love - if you visit you can read about it (I don't want to spoil it!) If the map program takes you to Poinsetta Park, go back out to the main road and turn left - follow it up about 3.5 miles to the right spot.
Apple Orchards
Close to some of the other apple orchards, this one is a family favorite.
61 locals recommend
Grandad's Apples
2951 Chimney Rock RdClose to some of the other apple orchards, this one is a family favorite.
Apples. They keep the doctor away. They have a farm as well as an orchard. Fun place to check out.
32 locals recommend
Jeter Mountain Farm
1126 Jeter Mountain RdApples. They keep the doctor away. They have a farm as well as an orchard. Fun place to check out.
This one is close, but there are several others on the other side of Hendersonville. Great apple festival activities in the fall.
85 locals recommend
Sky Top Orchard
1193 Pinnacle Mountain RdThis one is close, but there are several others on the other side of Hendersonville. Great apple festival activities in the fall.
A great place to get apples, eat apple related yummy stuff, and have fun.
23 locals recommend
Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
170 Stepp Orchard DrA great place to get apples, eat apple related yummy stuff, and have fun.