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.
Golf (If you want to hit the linx check out)
Balsam Mountain Preserve Golf Course, 52 Sugarloaf Rd, Sylva, NC 28779, (828)631-1009, Private, 9 hole, 3534 yds, Par 35
Calendar of Events:
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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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.
Golf (If you want to hit the linx check out)
Balsam Mountain Preserve Golf Course, 52 Sugarloaf Rd, Sylva, NC 28779, (828)631-1009, Private, 9 hole, 3534 yds, Par 35
Calendar of Events:
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:
This space available...contact info@blueridgemountainchamber.com for more information.
Where to Stay:
This space available...contact info@blueridgemountainchamber.com for more information.
Real Estate Information:
This space available..contact info@blueridgemountainchamber.com for more information.