If you're planning a family trip on the Polar Express in Bryson City, NC, why not stay just a short 15-minute drive away in Jackson County? A collection of idyllic mountain towns and picturesque mountain vistas, Jackson County offers an unbeatable combination of convenience, fun and affordability…
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Life is short. You only live once (or YOLO). No matter how you say it, the notion that time and opportunities pass quickly is not new. January offers us a brand-new year and the perfect time to make resolutions and plans. So, make it your 2024 New Year’s resolution to visit Jackson County, N.C.! To…
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Calling all pottery lovers! Mark your calendars for what has been named one of the Southeast’s “Top 20 Art Events.” With over 40 master potters from 15 different states, this fall arts festival is not to be missed. The ever-popular WNC Pottery Festival will take place on November 5, 2022, from 10…
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Fall is a special time of year in the NC Mountains. Along with the famous hues of autumn comes North Carolina Beer Month in October, which celebrates craft breweries across the state. Throughout Jackson County, there are over 120 locally crafted beverages on tap to satisfy the tastebuds of craft…
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Why fight the crowds at a huge New Year’s celebration in a jam-packed city when you can escape to the beautiful Western North Carolina mountains for a more low-key, enjoyable experience? In Jackson County, N.C., you’ll find wide open spaces where you can rejuvenate with the fresh mountain air and…
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Tap into the secret inventory of mountain bike sweet spots in the N.C. mountains of Jackson County. Whether it’s thrills or tranquility you crave, our mountain bike trails have you covered. Technical single-track and downhill bombing runs. Casual forest trails with stunning views and waterfalls…
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Nothing says carpe diem like a total solar eclipse. It’s a marvel few ever witness, but the stars have aligned to bring this rare celestial show to Jackson County’s corner of the North Carolina mountains. We’re pulling out all the stops to make the once-in-a-lifetime experience a marvel to remember…
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Experience Fourth of July revelry the way it’s meant to be with a summer escape to the mountains of Jackson County, North Carolina. Immerse yourself in the patriotic spirit and a slice of true Americana with a July Fourth vacation in the heart of the mountains. Filled with spectacular fireworks…
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Looking for a way to welcome in the New Year in Jackson County? From family-friendly events to late-night parties, restaurants, shops and breweries are open and ready to ring in the New Year with you. Bear Lake Reserve - (828) 293-3455 Casino Night and New Year’s Eve Celebration Casino games, music…
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The annual Mountain Heritage Day beckons guests to embrace Appalachian tradition and dive into the thriving legacy of North Carolina’s mountain culture on September 24. The festival, held in Cullowhee, N.C. at Western Carolina University, invites you with open arms to this authentic experience…
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