Western North Carolina Community Connection
We are continually updating our Community Connection page. This page features restaurants offering takeout and delivery options, links to key community resource pages as well as fun at-home ideas like Hearts for Heroes and Chalk Your Walk. We welcome your ideas so if you have some good ones contact us and we will add them in! To have your dining establishment added or updated on the lists below, email us at info@4smokys.com.
Brevard & Transylvania County
- Supporting local businesses and workers is something each of us can do right now. Check The Heart of Brevard’s page and Transylvania True for resources, contacts and key information.
- Restaurants offering takeout: Big Mike’s, Blue Smoke Express, Cardinal Drive In, Creekside Market & G, Creekside Subs, Cup & Saucer, El Chapala, El Ranchero, Fujiyama, Garibaldi Plaza Mexican, Grammys, Harmony Korner, Hawg Wild, Jets Pizza, Jordan St Cafe, Magpie Meat & Three, Maya’s Grill, Mayberry’s, New China, Pescado’s Burritos, Pizza Hut, Quotations Coffee H, Rocky’s Grill, Sora Japanese, Square Root, Sunrise Cafe, Twin Flame Burger B, Vescovo, Waffle House
- MANNA Food Bank: Find Food | Donate
- Check out the Transylvania County Library for digital resources, tutoring, writing & resume help, test prep and more!
Bryson City & Swain County
- Follow the Bryson City, Swain County, Chamber of Commerce Facebook Group.
- Restaurants open for takeout: CJ’s Grille, Everett Street Diner, High Test Deli & Sweet Shop, Iron Wok, Kostas in Dillsboro, La Dolce Vita Bakery, Loretta’s Snack Shack, Na Ber’s Drive In.
- Haywood Smokehouse in Dillsboro, Franklin and Waynesville is open for to-go orders. Delivery for larger orders and 15% discount for EMT, first responders and medical personnel. Anyone on the front line for COVID-19.
- Fresh Produce & Meats: Darnell Farms, K & B, IGA
- MANNA Food Bank: Find Food | Donate
- Visit the Fontana Regional Library website for e-books, read-alongs, digital libraries just for kids and more!
- Check out the Swain County Covid Response Information page.
Waynesville & Haywood County
- Check out the Haywood County blog.
- Restaurants offering takeout: Angelos Pizza & Italian, Blue Rooster in Clyde, Bocellis Italian, Boojums, Brick House in Maggie, Church Street Depot, Coffee Cup Cafe, Frankie’s, Haywood 209 Cafe, Haywood Smokehouse, Kanini’s Restaurant, Maggies Galley, Snappys Italian & Pizzeria, Sweet Onion, Zaxbys …and of course all of the other fast food places.
- Mountain Distillery in Maggie is making hand sanitizer!
- MANNA Food Bank: Find Food | Donate
- The Haywood County Library has free digital services – check out eBooks, audiobooks, stream movies, read magazines and more!
Natural Escapes
Before visiting, please check with individual parks and open spaces regarding changes to operations. Please ensure that you follow CDC and state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and practice Leave No Trace principles.
- Transylvania County: Biking, Camping, Forest Parks, Gem Mining, Rock Climbing, Hiking & Trail Running, Fly Fishing, Birding
- Swain County: Mountain Bike Trails, Hiking, Waterfalls & Camping, Rafting & Kayaking, Fishing
- Haywood County: Hiking, Waterfalls, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, National Parks & Forests
- Great Smokys National Park
- Pisgah National Forest
- Blue Ridge Parkway – great for beautiful views from the comfort of your car.
- Lake Junaluska – a scenic walk with gorgeous mountain views.
- Waterrock Knob – enjoy a picnic or takeout from one of our restaurants.
- Max Patch – 360 views from a mountain bald with room to distance yourself.
Fun At-Home Activities
Transform Your Backyard: Explore the Spruce’s 50 ideas to transform your yard into a destination.
Online Cooking Class: Sharpen your sills in the kitchen and take an online cooking classes with America’s Test Kitchen! Learn foolproof recipes and make this holiday season one to savor.
Hearts for Heroes: Post hearts on your front doors or windows to show gratitude for those working on the front lines. We hope businesses and residents alike will post these hearts all over town and feature them on social media using the hashtag #HeartsForHeroes. Post a picture of your work – we would love to see what you come up with!
Chalk Your Walk: There is a ‘chalk your walk’ movement taking hold! Take some sidewalk chalk and liven up your driveway and sidewalks with uplifting messages and artwork.
Make a Movie: Lights. Camera. Action. We all have cameras and the ability to edit videos on our phones. Put your creative hat on and make your own movie with your family playing starring roles.
A Few Fun Extras
Many of our communities have safely resumed events and Farmer’s Markets have reopened! Be sure to check out our Community Events Calendar for the latest happenings.
Have you come across some other gems? Send them to us at info@4smokys.com and we will add them to the list!