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The Andon-Reid Blog

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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, pristine lake… 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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The Andon-Reid Culinary Experience - Familiar yet Unique

We recently received a wonderful review from one of our amazing guests that helped to highlight the experience we want guests to have with our breakfast and snack offerings at the Andon-Reid Inn. This guest noted "the breakfasts were outstanding ever… 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
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Unique Ways to Stay at the Andon-Reid

The Andon-Reid has always been a great place for couples. The Inn has been known as a great romantic getaway for anniversaries, honeymoons, babymoons, parent weekend escapes and just normal couples' vacations. Additionally, Waynesville is a great cen… 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 see some… Read more
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Notes from our Guestbook

While guests can learn about the Andon-Reid from online reviews and other online forums, one source of feedback that sometimes gets overlooked is the physical guest book in our guest lounge. This book is a major source of pride for innkeepers like us… Read more