20 years ago, this dream started out as a road-side stand at this same location. A lot has changed since then. Take a look at how we’ve grown.
Things to Do in Ashe County | Shatley Springs Inn & Restaurant
Looking for an atmosphere that is makes you feel like you’ve gone back in time? A place that offers some of the best food and charm Ashe County has to offer? Be sure and visit Shatley Springs Inn & Restaurant – one of the most popular Things to Do in Ashe County!
Things to Do in Ashe County, NC | Shatley Springs Inn & Restaurant
Shatley Springs is the essence of Ashe County – southern charm, tradition and southern cooking.
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Shatley Springs is a landmark in Ashe County, with thousands of visitors from all over the state and surrounding areas visiting every season. Shatley Springs is a seasonal resort located in the Crumpler Community of Ashe County, NC.
The History of Shatley Springs:
- Around 1890, Mr. Martin Shatley stumbled upon the spring and stopped to cool off, running his hands under the spring and splashing his face with the water.
- Mr. Shatley had suffered from a skin disease for years, and a few hours after he’d been at the spring, he noticed that the disease was seemingly clearing up.
- As with most small towns, news of the healing spring spread quickly and people from all over began visiting.
- Once people started using the water from the spring, many stories of renewed health began spreading, and still are today.
- The water at the spring flows from Little Phoenix Mountain in Ashe County, and to this day is considered to be one of the purest springs in the world.
Shatley Springs Today:
The area surrounding the spring has definitely seen changes and renovation since it’s discovery in 1890, but visiting is like stepping back in time.
- The land surrounding the spring is now home to 10 Cabins bordering a fish pond that are for rent for a quiet trip to the mountains, multiple shops and a staple to Ashe County dining: Shatley Springs Restaurant.
- People travel from all over to eat at Shatley Springs, which offers a wide variety of home cooking.
- Fan favorites are the fried chicken, country ham and mouthwatering biscuits. But don’t worry, there’s plenty of home cooked veggies to complete your meal.
Even though Shatley Springs is a seasonal resort, the spring at Shatley Springs is always open and the healing water is always free!
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