8 Great Picnic Spots in the NC Mountains
8 Great Picnic Spots in the NC Mountains
Great food, great views, and warm weather go together so well! In the NC Mountains of Jackson County, many of our delicious non-chain restaurants offer numerous takeout options for you to enjoy while soaking up the best of the warm spring mountain air. In our towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva (about an hour west of Asheville), you’ll find the best picnic spots to break out the picnic basket and enjoy quality time with friends and family. Check out ‘8 Great Picnic Spots’ to enjoy in the NC Mountains. Waterrock Knob Long revered for its east and west-facing views, Waterrock Knob is among the favorite overlooks for visitors along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located at Milepost 451.2, the overlook offers several picnic tables on the east and west side, plenty of room to spread out, restrooms conveniently on-site, and a gift shop. Grab takeout from some of our Sylva or Dillsboro eateries and head out on U.S. 74 east to Balsam Gap. Take the Parkway South (towards Cherokee) for roughly 10 miles and enjoy some of the best views in the region. If you need to stretch your legs, the Waterrock Knob Trail is a great way to burn off some extra calories! This perfect picnic spot has a short but steep 1.5-mile hiking trail to the iconic view that awaits at the top. Sylva’s Pinnacle Park For a more extreme option, Pinnacle Park is a must. The famed West Fork Hiking Trail ascends nearly 3,000 feet over a seven-mile round-trip hike. Head out early and pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at the top, a great spot with […]
Four Ways to Experience Fall in Western North Carolina
Four Ways to Experience Fall in Western North Carolina
Just a short drive from the Southeast’s major cities, Jackson County, North Carolina is the perfect destination for fall getaways, complete with scenic fall foliage views, seasonal outdoor activities, autumn-themed craft beers and much more. Below are ways to celebrate the fall season in the great outdoors of Jackson County, NC with some breaks for brews along the way.
Discover Jackson County for Your Next Romantic Retreat
Discover Jackson County for Your Next Romantic Retreat
Looking for an off-the-grid retreat or a romantic weekend in nature this Valentine’s Day? With 494 miles of untouched nature, mountain beauty and culture, the towns of Jackson, Co. North Carolina offer the perfect setting to experience just that. With a number of romantic lodging options, outdoor adventures and local artisans and crafters, couples to the area are sure to have a one-of-a-kind experience.
Get in touch with the sweet side of Jackson County
Get in touch with the sweet side of Jackson County
It seems like nearly everyone has a sweet tooth for chocolate, but not every town has a local chocolatier. The neighboring Jackson County, N.C., towns of Sylva and Dillsboro have not one but two chocolatiers for locals and visitors to choose from: Baxley’s Chocolates and Dillsboro Chocolate Factory. Either will satisfy any sweet craving.
Ring in the New Year in Jackson County
Ring in the New Year in Jackson County
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.
Winter Recipes to Warm up your Appetite
Winter Recipes to Warm up your Appetite
The weather may be cold outside, but Jackson County’s restaurants are on top of their game, serving up warm, comforting dishes to satisfy any craving. From cocktails to appetizers, dinners to desserts, a few of Jackson County’s restaurants share their favorite winter recipes. Now you can make a dish to impress!
Elevate Your Palate in Jackson County
Elevate Your Palate in Jackson County
Bacon-wrapped filet mignon, fried Apalachicola oysters, maple bourbon-brined pork chops, jerk chicken and homemade berry pie—is your mouth watering yet? Food is one of the best parts of any vacation, and in the mountain towns that make up Jackson County, the restaurants make as much of a lasting impression as the towering mountain landscapes that surround you. Enjoy big flavors with a small-town vibe at some of these buzzworthy dining spots.