Top Frozen Waterfalls in the NC Mountains
Top Frozen Waterfalls in the NC Mountains
The North Carolina towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva (located about an hour west of Downtown Asheville), are home to the best waterfalls in the nc mountains. From January – March, eager explorers can experience these falls as they transform into shimmering frozen masterpieces during our ‘Secret Season.’
Sylva’s Brew Hop
Sylva’s Brew Hop
Enjoy the Jackson County Ale Trail with Sylva’s Annual Brew Hop! Sylva’s 6th annual Brew Hop to benefit the Main Street Sylva Association (a non-profit organization). Visit each of our four breweries and taste our local brews. Tickets include a souvenir glass and two, 4-oz. pours at each of the four locations. The first 150 people to sign up receive a bonus souvenir glass.
Rejuvenate and Reconnect in Jackson County – When the Time is Right
Rejuvenate and Reconnect in Jackson County – When the Time is Right
We’re ready to put this year behind us as we’ve all faced many challenges. There’s hope on the horizon that 2021 will be a better year, and there’s no better place to safely rejuvenate your spirits and reconnect with loved ones than in Western North Carolina. Here you can be as on or off the grid as you’d like, try new experiences, while safely creating new memories with the ones you love. We’ve been working hard for your arrival, enacting industry-leading safety protocols, including enhanced cleaning at our lodging facilities, contactless curbside dining, and much more to keep you and your loved ones safe. Make 2021 a year to remember in a good way and take a trip to a place that you’ll never forget.
Christmas in Jackson County: 8 Must-Do’s for the Whole Family
Christmas in Jackson County: 8 Must-Do’s for the Whole Family
Let’s be honest, most of us want 2020 in the rearview mirror; we are mostly hoping to escape unscathed. This year has been difficult for many but finding some holiday cheer is exactly what is needed. Rather than wishing Christmas here already, slow down, and find a way to celebrate the season safely and make the most of the rest of this year.
Give the Gift of Memories This Year
Give the Gift of Memories This Year
While we reminisce the good times and look forward to brighter days ahead, now may be the year to begin new traditions with those closest to you. Give the gift of memories this year in the North Carolina Mountains of Jackson County. Spend the holidays relaxing – enjoying the rustic charm of a lakeside cabin, listening to the crackle of a log fireplace, while the kids spend time away from their screens. Unplug, and be as off the grid as you want to be, leaving your worries and emails behind as you recharge and reconnect with your loved ones.
Safe Travels in the NC Mountains
Safe Travels in the NC Mountains
With endless trails and plenty of room to spread out, take a cruise along the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy the beauty and remoteness of the mountains at your own speed. Rent a cabin or Airbnb and escape the crowds or cozy up at a boutique or riverside hotel. We all deserve a getaway this year, and our mountain towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva will deliver a safe, clean, and memorable vacation for the whole family to enjoy.
Plan Your Fall Fly Fishing Adventure in the NC Trout Capital®
Plan Your Fall Fly Fishing Adventure in the NC Trout Capital®
As the leaves change and the temperatures cool, changes are also taking place along our rivers. October and November are the optimal time of year to angle the Tuckasegee River, known affectionately by locals as ‘the Tuck’. Cooler waters mean more active fish, longer feeding periods, lengthier fly hatches, and plentiful stocking for your fly-fishing adventure.
Leaf-Peeping Roadmap Through Jackson County
Leaf-Peeping Roadmap Through Jackson County
There’s nothing quite like the excitement that comes with the first feels of fall. You can smell it in the crisp mountain air, you can see the leaves starting to transform from vibrant greens to sunset hues, and you can feel a sense of general anticipation from the people around you when this popular season starts to peek through.
Your Adventure Lies Off the Beaten Path
Your Adventure Lies Off the Beaten Path
Although fall brings leaf lookers from near and far, we’ve created a guide to help you find “your adventure off the beaten path.” Making Jackson County, NC, your home base for leaf looking, especially during the week, gives you the best lodging rates, no waits, and little traffic to navigate.
Experience Jackson County’s Golden Hour with These Top 8 Sunrise/Sunset Spots
Experience Jackson County’s Golden Hour with These Top 8 Sunrise/Sunset Spots
Golden hour is the period of daytime shortly after sunrise or before sunset, when daylight is redder and softer than when the sun is higher in the sky, making for some of the best viewing experiences. Jackson County’s elevation and peaks make it a favorite for visitors to enjoy this unmatched part of the day. At our overlooks, it is possible to see for miles, taking in the endless valleys and peaks that seem to await endlessly in the distance.