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The Andon-Reid Blog

Category: Things to Do
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Shopping for Hidden Treasures in Waynesville

Recently, a group of guests stayed with us at the Inn and spent their time in our area seeking out and exploring fun stores that carry unique, rare or one-of-a-kind goods and furniture. This inspired us to sum up some of our favorite places to shop s… 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 recomme… 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 relatively m… Read more
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The Food Trucks of Haywood County

Oftentimes, when we talk about places to go and things to do in Waynesville and Haywood County, our unique and growing food truck culture gets overlooked. Western North Carolina is home to a vibrant, entrepreneurial spirit and the presence of such a … 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 planning thei… 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. While… 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 breweries in… Read more