Thrilling Adventure
Answer the Call of Adventure in
Jackson County, North Carolina
The Western NC Mountains are the ultimate stomping grounds for outdoor enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. Lace up your boots, and get ready to hike, bike, and raft or paddle in Jackson County! Let your adrenaline flow with white-water rafting, or slow down the pace by fly fishing in the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail®. No matter what you decide to do, Jackson County has many ways to Play On.
Here’s How We’d Spend a Day in Jackson County
Cashiers
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Grab breakfast at Buck’s Coffee or Zookeeper Bistro.
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Check out Panthertown Valley’s canyons, peaks, waterfalls, and scenic vistas (pro tip: bring a map!).
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Refuel with a hearty lunch at The Ugly Dog Public House or Cashiers Farmers Market & On the Side BBQ.
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Swing over to Whiteside Mountain and explore one of the highest vertical cliffs east of the Mississippi.
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When you’re done hiking for the day, make your way to Whiteside Brewing or Cashiers Valley Smokehouse for dinner.
Sylva & Dillsboro
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Begin with breakfast at Lucy in the Rye or City Lights Cafe.
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Raft, kayak, or tube down the Tuckasegee River.
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Grab your hiking gear and head to Pinnacle Park—a strenuous 7-mile round-trip hike with incredible mountain views.
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Wrap your day with dinner at Haywood Smokehouse or The Rivers and Rails Tavern.