Easy Hikes and More in Jackson County, NC
Easy Hikes and More in Jackson County, NC
Our towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva (about an hour west of downtown Asheville and the Biltmore Estate) have trails and activities for all skill levels – ranging from less strenuous to more adventurous. We’ve also got accessible trails and waterfalls for people with mixed mobility needs. Enjoy the mountains at your own pace as you reset and recharge in one of the most beautiful places in the country.
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.
Airing of the Quilts
Airing of the Quilts
Airing of the quilts is a mountain tradition where women would take family quilts off the beds and hang them in the spring sunshine to freshen. Enjoy the beautiful display of quilts from quilters and quilt collectors. There will also be the popular fabric scrap exchange, a quilt pattern and book exchange, raffle and music.
Best Spring Hikes in the NC Mountains
Best Spring Hikes in the NC Mountains
Spring in the mountains reveals stunning wildflower blooms, the best views, and breathtaking waterfall hikes to tie it all together.
WNC Pottery Festival
WNC Pottery Festival
Showcasing the work of more than 40 master potters from 13 states, this year’s WNC Pottery Festival will be held at Sylva’s Bridge Park. A variety of clay art styles will be presented. Those who purchase a ticket online will be able to enter 30 minutes early for a special event preview. The festival is juried and the lineup of potters is impressive. You won’t want to miss it! This event has been named one of the “Top 20” events in the Southeast for November. The $5 ticket includes a chance in a raffle; kids under 12 admitted free. Dogs are not permitted at this festival. Click here for more information.
Enjoy a Staycation in the North Carolina Mountains
Enjoy a Staycation in the North Carolina Mountains
When you’re ready, the charming small towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva offer the perfect place to enjoy a safe staycation. Explore endless trails, waterfalls, world-class cuisine, and more!
12 Unique Airbnb’s, VRBO’s, and Cabins in the NC Mountains
12 Unique Airbnb’s, VRBO’s, and Cabins in the NC Mountains
As we dream of enjoying a vacation once more, we’ve created a list of 12 Unique Airbnb’s, VRBO’s, and Cabins in the North Carolina Mountains to consider while planning for your next getaway. From enjoying a starlit night glamping to upscale luxurious living there’s something everyone can enjoy to inspire your next trip.
Mountain Heritage Day
Mountain Heritage Day
The 50th annual Mountain Heritage Day will be a combination old-fashioned mountain fair and showcase for Southern Appalachian music, arts, dance and song, with the atmosphere of a big family reunion. Visitors will find three stages of traditional old-time, gospel, and bluegrass music and dance, with plenty of fiddles, banjos, and clogging. Festival-goers are invited to join in workshops at the Circle Tent and participate in shape-note singing, one of the mountains’ sacred traditions. Admission and parking are free so bring your family and experience all that our rich heritage has to offer. Don’t miss the Smoky Mountain Splendor Quilt Show at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center on campus, featuring 300+ quilts, displays, vendors and more. Mountain Heritage Day is recognized as one of the “Top 20” events in the Southeast for the month of September.
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 7th 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.