Sylva/Dillsboro, NC
Sylva and Dillsboro are located in the northern half of Jackson County, NC. A few miles to the south in the center of the county is Western Carolina University (WCU). The Tuckasegee River flows 40 miles throughout Jackson County and is an excellent river for beginning whitewater adventures. It also lays claim to being one of the premier trout stream in North Carolina.
Things to Do:
Mountain Heritage Center
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee
The Mountain Heritage Center celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of the southern Appalachians region. Through exhibitions, publications, educational programs and demonstrations, the center promotes rich traditions of the mountains.
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad: One of the centerpiece attractions of Jackson County is the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Since 1988, it has provided visitors with scenic excursions our of its depot in historic downtown Dillsboro. The railroad has a variety of options, including half-day and full-day trips, raft and rail excursions, gourmet dinner excursions and mystery theater trains. For complete information on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, click here: www.gsmr.com or call 800-872-4681.
Harrahs Casino
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
828-497-7777
www.harrahscherokee.com
Jadaculla Rock
Jadaculla Rock sits on the edge of a pasture in the Caney Fork area of Jackson County. It is covered in pictographs that are thought to predate the Cherokee Indians and have not been translated.
Calendar of Events:
4/3/2010 - Dillsboro Easter Hat Parade
Location: Parade starts from Dillsboro,NC Town Hall
When: SAturday April 3rd @ 2:00 PM
Description: Grab your hat and join in the fun during Dillsboro’s annual Easter Hat Parade! Enter the ugliest, biggest or best hat contest. The Easter Bunny will also be there.......
Contact: Brenda Anders at Dogwood Crafters 828-586-9556 or Teresa Dowd 828-586-5700
4/17/2010 - Appalachian Growers Fair
Location: Monteith Park in Dillsboro, NC
When: Saturday April 17th from 10:00 AM -5:00 PM
Description: A unique fair celebrating farmers and growers at Monteith Park. There will be an open-air plant and produce market, seed exchange, horticultural demonstrations and educational programs of interest to the hobby gardener, grower and farmer. There will be plenty of music, local food, and activities for kids.
Contact: Calvin Smith 828-631-0683
4/24/2010 - 13th Annual Greening Up the Mountains
Location: Downtown Sylva,NC
When: SAturday April 24th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description: Greening up the Mountains is annual Spring festival, named for the way Spring creeps up the mountainsides. It began over a decade ago as a celebration of Earth Day. Under the leadership of the Downtown Sylva Association, the festival has evolved into a community celebration of Spring. The festival will be held on Main Street and in the Bridge Park. The fun will begin with a 5K Race sponsored by the Jackson County Greenways Project. Vendors at the festival will include local artisans, community organizations, children's activities, environmental education groups. Live music will be performed throughout the day, featuring well known local and regional acts. Catch the Spirit of Appalachia's traditional Heritage Walk with youth talent contest and food vendors. The festival is devoted to environmental education and "green" initiatives including demonstrations and information from community groups.
Contact: Call 828-586-1577 for more information on this event.
6/12/2010 - Dillsboro Arts and Music Festival
Location: Downtown Dillsboro,NC
When: Saturday June 12th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Come celebrate traditional mountain crafts and enjoy regional musicians, dancers and storytellers at historic Dillsboro’s annual Arts & Music Festival. Front Street is lined with tents featuring all kinds of art and fine crafts including basketry, pottery, weaving, quilting, woodworking, jewelry, stained glass, painting, photography and more.
Contact: Tammy Sessoms 828-586-0156 or JoeFrank McKee 828-631-5100
6/19/2010 - Old Mill 1886 Craft Festival
Location: The mill is located at 3082 U.S. 441 a mile south of Cherokee,NC.
When: Saturday June 19th from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Description: Artists from all over the Southeast will gather to demonstrate and sell their hand crafted works. Artists will include, Cherokee stone carver, wood carvers, gourd artists, blacksmith, jewelry designers, Appalachian crafters and authors.
Contact: For more information call 828-497-6536.
10/9/2010 - Fall Harvest Craft Festival
Location: The mill is located at 3082 U.S. 441 a mile south of Cherokee,NC.
When: Saturday October 9th from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Description: Artists from all over the Southeast will gather to demonstrate and sell their hand crafted works. Artists will include, Cherokee stone carver, wood carvers, gourd artists, blacksmith, jewelry designers, Appalachian crafters and authors.
Contact: For more information call 828-497-6536.
11/6/2010 - WNC Pottery Festival in Dillsboro
Location: Dillsboro,NC
When: Saturday November 6th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Pre show events Friday November 5th.
Contact: Tree House Pottery 828-631-5100
Favorite Area Restaurants:
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Monteith Park in Dillsboro, NC : Saturday April 17th from 10:00 AM -5:00 PM : A unique fair celebrating farmers and growers at Monteith Park. There will be an open-air plant and produce market, seed exchange, horticultural demonstrations and educational programs of interest to the hobby gardener, grower and farmer. There will be plenty of music, local food, and activities for kids.: Calvin Smith Downtown Sylva,NCWhen: SAturday April 24th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Greening up the Mountains is annual Spring festival, named for the way Spring creeps up the mountainsides. It began over a decade ago as a celebration of Earth Day. Under the leadership of the Downtown Sylva Association, the festival has evolved into a community celebration of Spring. The festival will be held on Main Street and in the Bridge Park. The fun will begin with a 5K Race sponsored by the Jackson County Greenways Project. Vendors at the festival will include local artisans, community organizations, children's activities, environmental education groups. Live music will be performed throughout the day, featuring well known local and regional acts. Catch the Spirit of Appalachia's traditional Heritage Walk with youth talent contest and food vendors. The festival is devoted to environmental education and "green" initiatives including demonstrations and information from community groups. : Call
Where to Stay:
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Things to Do:
Mountain Heritage Center
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee
The Mountain Heritage Center celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of the southern Appalachians region. Through exhibitions, publications, educational programs and demonstrations, the center promotes rich traditions of the mountains.
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad: One of the centerpiece attractions of Jackson County is the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Since 1988, it has provided visitors with scenic excursions our of its depot in historic downtown Dillsboro. The railroad has a variety of options, including half-day and full-day trips, raft and rail excursions, gourmet dinner excursions and mystery theater trains. For complete information on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, click here: www.gsmr.com or call 800-872-4681.
Harrahs Casino777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
828-497-7777
www.harrahscherokee.com
Jadaculla Rock
Jadaculla Rock sits on the edge of a pasture in the Caney Fork area of Jackson County. It is covered in pictographs that are thought to predate the Cherokee Indians and have not been translated.
Calendar of Events:
4/3/2010 - Dillsboro Easter Hat Parade
Location: Parade starts from Dillsboro,NC Town Hall
When: SAturday April 3rd @ 2:00 PM
Description: Grab your hat and join in the fun during Dillsboro’s annual Easter Hat Parade! Enter the ugliest, biggest or best hat contest. The Easter Bunny will also be there.......
Contact: Brenda Anders at Dogwood Crafters 828-586-9556 or Teresa Dowd 828-586-5700
4/17/2010 - Appalachian Growers Fair
Location: Monteith Park in Dillsboro, NC
When: Saturday April 17th from 10:00 AM -5:00 PM
Description: A unique fair celebrating farmers and growers at Monteith Park. There will be an open-air plant and produce market, seed exchange, horticultural demonstrations and educational programs of interest to the hobby gardener, grower and farmer. There will be plenty of music, local food, and activities for kids.
Contact: Calvin Smith 828-631-0683
4/24/2010 - 13th Annual Greening Up the Mountains
Location: Downtown Sylva,NC
When: SAturday April 24th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description: Greening up the Mountains is annual Spring festival, named for the way Spring creeps up the mountainsides. It began over a decade ago as a celebration of Earth Day. Under the leadership of the Downtown Sylva Association, the festival has evolved into a community celebration of Spring. The festival will be held on Main Street and in the Bridge Park. The fun will begin with a 5K Race sponsored by the Jackson County Greenways Project. Vendors at the festival will include local artisans, community organizations, children's activities, environmental education groups. Live music will be performed throughout the day, featuring well known local and regional acts. Catch the Spirit of Appalachia's traditional Heritage Walk with youth talent contest and food vendors. The festival is devoted to environmental education and "green" initiatives including demonstrations and information from community groups.
Contact: Call 828-586-1577 for more information on this event.
6/12/2010 - Dillsboro Arts and Music Festival
Location: Downtown Dillsboro,NC
When: Saturday June 12th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Come celebrate traditional mountain crafts and enjoy regional musicians, dancers and storytellers at historic Dillsboro’s annual Arts & Music Festival. Front Street is lined with tents featuring all kinds of art and fine crafts including basketry, pottery, weaving, quilting, woodworking, jewelry, stained glass, painting, photography and more.
Contact: Tammy Sessoms 828-586-0156 or JoeFrank McKee 828-631-5100
6/19/2010 - Old Mill 1886 Craft Festival
Location: The mill is located at 3082 U.S. 441 a mile south of Cherokee,NC.
When: Saturday June 19th from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Description: Artists from all over the Southeast will gather to demonstrate and sell their hand crafted works. Artists will include, Cherokee stone carver, wood carvers, gourd artists, blacksmith, jewelry designers, Appalachian crafters and authors.
Contact: For more information call 828-497-6536.
10/9/2010 - Fall Harvest Craft Festival
Location: The mill is located at 3082 U.S. 441 a mile south of Cherokee,NC.
When: Saturday October 9th from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Description: Artists from all over the Southeast will gather to demonstrate and sell their hand crafted works. Artists will include, Cherokee stone carver, wood carvers, gourd artists, blacksmith, jewelry designers, Appalachian crafters and authors.
Contact: For more information call 828-497-6536.
11/6/2010 - WNC Pottery Festival in Dillsboro
Location: Dillsboro,NC
When: Saturday November 6th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Pre show events Friday November 5th.
Contact: Tree House Pottery 828-631-5100
Favorite Area Restaurants:
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Monteith Park in Dillsboro, NC : Saturday April 17th from 10:00 AM -5:00 PM : A unique fair celebrating farmers and growers at Monteith Park. There will be an open-air plant and produce market, seed exchange, horticultural demonstrations and educational programs of interest to the hobby gardener, grower and farmer. There will be plenty of music, local food, and activities for kids.: Calvin Smith Downtown Sylva,NCWhen: SAturday April 24th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Greening up the Mountains is annual Spring festival, named for the way Spring creeps up the mountainsides. It began over a decade ago as a celebration of Earth Day. Under the leadership of the Downtown Sylva Association, the festival has evolved into a community celebration of Spring. The festival will be held on Main Street and in the Bridge Park. The fun will begin with a 5K Race sponsored by the Jackson County Greenways Project. Vendors at the festival will include local artisans, community organizations, children's activities, environmental education groups. Live music will be performed throughout the day, featuring well known local and regional acts. Catch the Spirit of Appalachia's traditional Heritage Walk with youth talent contest and food vendors. The festival is devoted to environmental education and "green" initiatives including demonstrations and information from community groups. : Call
Where to Stay:
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Real Estate Information:
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