Nancy’s guidebook: a few area highlights
Area Things to Do
Dillsboro River Company
18 Macktown Rdmountain bike trail. maps can be picked up at Nantahala outdoor center.
21 locals recommend
Tsali trailhead
8105 Tsali Rdmountain bike trail. maps can be picked up at Nantahala outdoor center.
WCU Hiking & Mountain Biking Trailhead
Nccat DriveModerately difficult. I personally have not tried this trail.
It’s 2 miles round trip. Perfect for younger children to bicycle ride or for a family picnic.
15 locals recommend
Jackson County Greenway
342 Old Cullowhee RdIt’s 2 miles round trip. Perfect for younger children to bicycle ride or for a family picnic.
Sightseeing
There are miles and miles of hiking trails, but caution, stay on the trails as hikers frequently get lost when they don't. Also Newfound Gap Rd (Hwy 441) through the park will take you to the Tennessee side. It’s a beautiful scenic ride. We frequently take day trips.
799 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
There are miles and miles of hiking trails, but caution, stay on the trails as hikers frequently get lost when they don't. Also Newfound Gap Rd (Hwy 441) through the park will take you to the Tennessee side. It’s a beautiful scenic ride. We frequently take day trips.
https://www.gsmr.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAtK79BRAIEiwA4OskBs74eXsZMl6_Jx-A1-Csa-HEVqHEhbAJdoxHeA-D6EcrxhcDIm39wRoCr8sQAvD_BwE#.X6wJGy9h23c
305 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry Sthttps://www.gsmr.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAtK79BRAIEiwA4OskBs74eXsZMl6_Jx-A1-Csa-HEVqHEhbAJdoxHeA-D6EcrxhcDIm39wRoCr8sQAvD_BwE#.X6wJGy9h23c
If you contact me with enough notice (24 hrs), I can get you a $10. discount on your tickets with your credit card.
https://www.biltmore.com
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StIf you contact me with enough notice (24 hrs), I can get you a $10. discount on your tickets with your credit card.
https://www.biltmore.com
Before Covid 19, free samples were given out, not sure if they do that now.
If you contact me with enough notice, I can get you a 10% discount for you with your credit card.
https://www.biltmore.com/visit/winery/visit-our-winery/
76 locals recommend
Biltmore Estate Winery
1 Lodge StBefore Covid 19, free samples were given out, not sure if they do that now.
If you contact me with enough notice, I can get you a 10% discount for you with your credit card.
https://www.biltmore.com/visit/winery/visit-our-winery/
I have not visited the vineyard.
https://www.biltmore.com/visit/winery/our-story/vineyards/
Vineyards for Biltmore Winery
375 Long Valley RdI have not visited the vineyard.
https://www.biltmore.com/visit/winery/our-story/vineyards/
Food scene
Creekside Oyster House and Grill
219 West Main Street
Foragers Canteen
42 Depot St
Mad Batter Food & Film
617 W Main St
Boots Steakhouse
64 Front St
Ferrara Pizza and Pasta
172 Sylva Plaza
El Patron Mexican Restaurant
86 Walmart Plaza
ILDA
Brewery’s
Lazy Hiker Brewing - Sylva Taproom
617 W Main St
Innovation Brewing Company
414 W Main St