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The Andon-Reid Blog

Category: Out and About
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An Innkeeper's Tour of the Town of Waynesville

For travelers considering a vacation or a getaway to a small town like Waynesville, it's often difficult to do the amount of research necessary to fully understand the area.  Luckily, at a B&B like the Andon-Reid, your friendly neighborhood … Read more
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The Joy of Blooming and Planting Season in WNC

Flowers and Plants are a Big Deal in Western North Carolina This spring, we've spent a lot of time here at the Inn doing significant landscaping and thinking quite a lot about plants, flowers and trees.  Just this past weekend, we had the pleas… Read more
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Exploring the Southern Blue Ridge Parkway

As the weather begins to warm up here in Western North Carolina, it's exciting to see the Blue Ridge Parkway fully open again!  With an entrance to the Parkway so close to the Inn (just 7 miles away past Barber Orchard Fruit Stand), we love to r… Read more
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What's the Weather Like in Waynesville?

Waynesville's location in the center of Haywood County makes it a great jumping off point for outdoor exploration and activities.  With spectacular natural attractions like the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, pristin… Read more
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Excited for NC Smokies Ice Fest Weekend 2024

Wintertime in Waynesville brings a slightly slower tempo and a chance for us innkeepers to recharge and get ready for the year ahead.  However, the winter is also a wonderful time of year to experience our area and our Inn.  The weather is … Read more
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Charm and Character - The Towns around Waynesville

While we focus much of our blog on the town of Waynesville and the Inn, many of our guests use the Andon-Reid as a central home base to do some serious exploring of all the wonders of Western North Carolina.  Undoubtedly, as guests begin plannin… Read more
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Seasonal Festivals and Main Street Celebrations

This past weekend, Waynesville hosted the popular and festive event known as Folkmoot.  It's one of the bigger events of the year and it kicks off a season where the town hosts some awesome events on both Main Street and other areas of the town.… Read more
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Something in the Water? Beer, Wine and Spirits in Waynesville and Beyond

Guests visiting Waynesville and Western North Carolina have no shortage of options for grabbing a drink or enjoying tasty libations.  In fact, Western North Carolina is known for its buzzing craft beer scene, led by the explosion of craft brewer… Read more
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Favorite Western North Carolina Waterfalls

Over the past year, we've had a few spare moments to sneak out of the Inn and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the natural wonders of Western North Carolina.  Without a doubt, one of the most frequently asked questions we get is "where can we se… Read more
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Places to go and Things to do on Main Street in Waynesville NC

As a central location in Western North Carolina, Waynesville is a great location for a home base while exploring the natural wonders of our area and the thriving city of Asheville.  However, not to be missed on your trip to Waynesville is a day … Read more