The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is a 1,500 seat state-of- the-art facility presenting the finest in live events and entertainment. Performances include award-winning touring concerts including country, bluegrass, gospel, pop, rock-n- roll, classical, oldies, contemporary Christian and more. The stunning architecture, technical facilities, and impeccable acoustics provide the highest professional standards for both the audience and the performers.
Discover for yourself why the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited in America. The forest straddles the border between North Carolina and the State of Tennessee The Great Smokies are world renowned for the diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture. The Cade's Cove area loop is one of the most popular to see a former settlement.
Featuring over 150,000 square feet of gaming, great restaurants & lodging, Harrah's Cherokee is just a short drive from Sylva, NC. The Harrah's complex features a large concert venue with national acts performing throughout the year. 10 restaurants are also located in the property including Ruth's Chris Steak House.
The 21 story hotel now has more than 1,100 rooms.
According to the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce - Sylva is home to Pinnacle Park, a 1,100-acre property owned by the Town of Sylva that has beautiful waterfalls, streams, trails and vistas from the 5,008-foot elevation pinnacle. Annual events are also featured such as Treat Street (Halloween), Concerts on the Creek (Fridays Memorial Day through Labor Day), Greening Up the Mountains (fourth weekend in April), Fireworks in Sylva (July 4), WCU Homecoming Parade (Autumn), Christmas Parade (first Sunday in Dec.), and the Brew Hop (each April). Sylva is home to Poteet Park, Bryson Park, Mark Watson Park and the Bridge Park for outdoor entertainment and hosts a Farmers Market Saturday mornings at the Bridge Park from 9 a.m. to noon April through October and at the Community Table from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. November through March.
There is not a lack of great food in Sylva, NC. From fine dining to country cooking, your restaurant choices are abundant. You'll discover small cafes along with gourmet cuisine. Area specialties include smoked baby back ribs, grilled mountain trout and filet mignon. Local chefs are mixing culinary influences with food native to the area and people are noticing. Many restaurants have been written up in Southern Living, Our State Magazine and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Be it blackberry wine, stoneground grits, sweet potato fries or seasoned collard greens, you’re sure to get a taste of Western North Carolina while you’re in Sylva. Many restaurants put an emphasis on organic and sustainable agriculture, bringing seasonal items to their menus.
BREWERIES
In the Sylva area you find award winning, handcrafted beer from a half-dozen breweries. Sylva alone features three micro-breweries.
SHOPPING
In addition to Sylva, NC, the towns of Cashiers and Dillsboro Jackson County’s commercial centers. You'll also find small shops and boutiques in almost every community. Handmade arts and crafts as well as antiquing are sought after shopping destinations in Sylva.
Take a walk through Dillsboro and discover 50 businesses with many featuring locally made fine arts and crafts. From potters to quilters you'll find the works of quality artisans throughout Dillsboro.
Cashiers has an unique, wooded and informal shopping district is tied together with a walking trail. Antiques are abundant as well as many other specialty shops.
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