Full of information. There was no one there on a Saturday afternoon, but it was open. Lots of maps…read moreand brochures.

I previously reviewed this department of Haywood County under my "Town of Waynesville" review…read more Several years ago, we contacted this department with questions about a tree near our property or possibly on our property. There were at least two phone conversations about that. They never returned a call after those two calls. I again contacted this department a few years after that to ask them about whether or not they had cut down a wild rosebush that was growing on my side of the fence, but had most of its roots on the outside of my fence. They talked to me, and seemed helpful, although now I trust no one that works for this county. So, I called this department a couple months ago, to again ask if a tree is on our property or not. The woman that I spoke with was nice, but was adamant that the tree was ours. That statement was strange to me, as I would think that one would have to look at maps with property lines and the like. (This woman did give me the number for land records. Land Records sorta cared and directed me towards their website, but I would go to their office in person to get more info. When property lines are defined by pipes sticking out of the ground, especially when several are present, I get nervous.) But what really creeped me out is that the woman I was speaking with at F&M knew where I lived. She described my house to me! Like I said, she was sweet, but I would not want to anger her. I never could tell if the tree was indeed ours, and the problem was solved, anyway. Look for my series of reviews on Haywood County agencies in the future. In the recent past, I have been deeply disappointed by many of them. I am writing these reviews so that no one has to go through pain in order to get simple answers and standard courtesy.

The book collection is old. Needs better collection development. One staff member is rude and bossy.read more

I am removing one star for rudeness. I had to call the other day in order to renew my books. The…read moreemployee who answered the phone was annoyed that she had to do her job. Chill- you work in a library, possibly the most stress free workplace on earth. Speaking of those books, when we originally attempted to check them out, the lady in the kids' room was rude, too. She acted like I wasn't there, and kept on talking with her friends. I could not tell if her friends were employees or patrons. She finally said that she could not check me out, and told me that I could go the self-check-out kiosk or go upstairs to get checked out. I asked her how to do the self thing, and she showed me the kiosk. I stared at it for several long seconds before telling her that I would go upstairs. Tell me: why do they need a self-check-out if they have time to endlessly yak it up and there are never more than six people in the kids' room at a time, not counting employees? Libraries should feel inviting, not alienating.

Small set of offices for Tribal Government with some awesome public servants inside.read more

The Chamber building is located just outside the Cashier's crossroad intersection on US 64 on the…read moreway to Highlands in a small wood cabin building. They have info on all area activities such as hiking trails, rafting, golf, zip-line, etc., as well as info on dining and lodging. Everything you need to get a quick fix on the area. We received a warm greeting and answers to all our questions.

This is a great little place, to visit for the day. A lot of little shops and no trolls or zombies…read moreout and about. If you looking for a quick visit, this is your place. When looking for the elks and they couldn't be found.

After visiting Navajo Monument Valley last year, coming to Cherokee Indian Reservation made for a…read morefascinating afternoon. The area is beautiful, and it breaks my heart that the Cherokee were forced to leave it on the trail of tears. We were fascinated by the street signs in Cherokee language. Unfortunately, due to the Covid, the tribal village was closed and the outdoor pageant had been cancelled for the whole year. I would have loved to experience both of those and maybe ride a tube down the river as we saw many tourists doing. Driving down mainstreet Cherokee, we saw a few small Native American dance performances. I absolutely realized they were put on for tips and to lure tourists into the gift shops, but I couldn't help to stop and watch. I would love to come back during a "regular" year and experience more of the authentic Cherokee culture. True, there is an ugly casino and cheap tourist trap stores, but there are also some authentic trading posts and much of value to see here. I would recommend making a trip to Mingo Falls if you pass through, very beautiful and accessible without a long hike.

The Cherokee County Rest Stop in Andrews, NC is well worth a stop just to take a little break from…read morethe mountain roads. The parking lot is a good size. The landscaping is well kept. I've not seen a rest stop as nice as this one. The restrooms were clean. The picnic tables are in the shade. Best of all you can either go down to the river or enjoy the views from the porch. It appeared very accessible for those with any mobility issues. There is signage about the Trail of Tears to read as well. Check out this rest stop for the scenery and the history.

We love this rest stop, it always clean, but it's also such a tranquil, peaceful area with a lovely…read morecreek running through it. Be sure to visit the deck out back overlooking it and enjoy a few serene minutes on your journey.

The Granny Squirrel Covered Bridge has a name that sounds like it wandered out of a tall tale and…read morehonestly that might be the most dramatic thing about it because despite the folksy title, it isn't really a bridge at all. It's more like a short decorative walkway tucked into the roadside with a roof that gives it the vibe of a covered bridge without actually carrying anything over water. But the quirky name and the quiet little setting make it one of those stops that's fun precisely because it feels a bit odd and a bit charming at the same time. [Round number review 25700 overall - 518 of 2026 - 4613 in North Carolina]