Jackson County Tourism Development Authority is the official destination marketing organization for Jackson County, North Carolina, established in 2013. JCTDA is dedicated to providing travelers with accurate information on local attractions, events, and lodging. The TDA’s efforts put people to work, grow jobs, build community, and make our towns a vibrant place to live, play and work.
Our team highlights the best of the region, from scenic Blue Ridge Mountain vistas and hiking trails to vibrant small towns like Cashiers, Sylva, and Dillsboro. We regularly update trip ideas, seasonal guides, and event listings to ensure visitors have the most current details for planning their getaway.
Families looking to rekindle an old holiday tradition can visit Jackson County, NC. where the experience of selecting your own real tree from one of several tree farms in the area, replacing the artificial tree from the store. Due to the location, range of elevations, excellent soil and rainfall…
Filled with sylvan streams winding through vast swathes of contiguous wilderness and crowned by the cloud-swaddled peaks of the southern Appalachians, Jackson County, North Carolina, is awash with natural wonders. Beyond the stunning backdrop, the mountain-nestled county is also peppered with…
Western North Carolina is a land of waterfalls. Countless cascades punctuate the waterways braiding the vast expanses of forest and lofty Appalachian peaks dominating the western corner of the state, lending the landscape an undeniably enchanting quality. Some of the falls are accessible only after…
Made in the Mountains: Artisans from Jackson County, NC From wood-fired to traditional Cherokee pottery, face jugs to raku beads, Jackson County, North Carolina, is saturated with potters that channel the beauty of the Western North Carolina Mountains into their work. The potters that call Jackson…