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Jackson County is just a day’s drive for almost half of the U.S. population, making it a convenient escape for a two- or three-night getaway. • • • • • • • •

Atlanta................................................................150 miles, 2.5 hours Greenville, SC ..................................................150 miles, 2.5 hours Charlotte, NC ........................................................161 miles, 3 hours Raleigh, NC .......................................................281 miles, 4.5 hours Knoxville, TN....................................................282 miles, 4.5 hours Birmingham, AL..................................................295 miles, 5 hours Asheville Regional Airport (AVL).......................................50 miles Greenville/Spartanburg Airport (GSP) .............................72 miles

Inside: Cashiers, Glenville & Sapphire .................................6 Sylva, Cullowhee & Dillsboro ................................18 Cherokee .................................24 “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” ...................28 WNC Fly Fishing Trail® ..........32 Arts & Culture..........................34

Hiking & Waterfalls .........CENTER Weddings & Events ...............38 Winter Wonderland ...............39 Great Drives & Hikes ............40 Arts & Culture..........................44 Calendar...................................48 Accommodations Directory...................................52 Food & Drink Directory ........68

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Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce 202 US Hwy. 64 W., Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-5191 • cashiersareachamber.com

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Situated on a high plateau, this vacation paradise is home to some of the oldest mountains in the world. Located in the southern section of Jackson County, Cashiers, Glenville and Sapphire oﬀer gorgeous scenery among its waterfalls, lakes, hiking trails, and picnic spots—making it the perfect place for a day trip, family vacation or weekend getaway.

Attractions • Panthertown Valley is often referred to as the “Yosemite of the East.” Located near Cashiers, it’s 6,295 acres of Nantahala National Forest land featuring 30 miles of backcountry hiking and mixed-use trails for cycling, mountain biking and horseback riding. Panthertown has over a dozen cascading waterfalls, trout streams, panoramic views and sheer granite cliﬀs. We recommend you bring a map! www.panthertown.org or panthertownmap.com. • See “Shadow of the Bear” in Cashiers — visible for approximately six weeks — mid-October through early November and mid-February through early March. Begins around 5:30 p.m. on clear days and lasts half an hour. • Hike Whiteside Mountain (elev. 4,930 ft.), considered by some to be one of the oldest mountains in the world, 360 to 490 million years-old, the mountain is a favorite with climbers and is home to peregrine falcons that perch on its rocky outcrops. • Sitting 3,500-feet above sea level with 26 miles of shoreline, Lake Glenville is one of the highest lakes east of the Mississippi River. Pines Recreation sandy beach area along Lake Glenville is great for picnicking and swimming. • Whitewater Falls is one of the highest waterfalls east of the Rockies falling 411 feet.

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Attractions • Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy Groovin’ on the Green every Friday at The Village Green. • Shop at upscale gift shops and boutiques, art galleries and recreational outfitters. • Sip on craft beverages at Cashiers first brewery. Whiteside Mountain Brewing Co. is opening May 2018. Also check out the Taproom at Sapphire Mountain Brewing Co. • Unwind at world-class spas with majestic views. • While in Cashiers, enjoy farm-to-table restaurants, mouthwatering BBQ, and New York-style pizza. There are also plenty of places to satisfy a sweet tooth. • Zipline, play footgolf, ski, and snowboard at Sapphire Valley. • Cast a line on the WNC Fly Fishing Trail® with expert guides. • Stop by Cashiers Farmers Market at the Crossroads.

• Golf at some of the most scenic golf courses in the country. • Choose and Cut your own Christmas tree. • Cashiers Plein Air Festival artists set up their easels in and around Cashiers to capture the beautiful scenes and quaint lifestyle of the area July 17-21. • Gorges State Park, a 7,700acre NC State Park with plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges and great trails. • Rent a stand-up paddleboard, kayak, jet ski, or boat for adventures on Lake Glenville. Rentals are available at local marinas. • Enjoy wine tastings, pairings and themed dinners at the region’s finest restaurants. • Watch renowned interior decorators from all over the Southeast transform rooms in the Cashiers Designer Showhouse July 27-Aug 5.

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Attractions • Visit Grimshawes, the museum and Cashiers’ smallest post oﬃce (1903Zachary Tolbert House. 1953) in the country, located • Paddle whitewater rapids. near Whiteside Mountain. Below Lake Glenville, High • Enjoy the river scenery at Falls towers 150 feet, and the old Iron Bridge, a six times a year the power popular spot for photos. company does recreational • Take the family on a water releases that leisurely walk to Silver Run transform the river into Falls. Don’t forget a bathing Class IV rapids. These suit, there’s a perfect releases draw paddlers swimming hole beneath the from all around the waterfall. Southeast. 2018 release • Learn about the area’s rich dates: April 7-8, June 9, July history at Glenville’s 14 & 28, Aug. 11 & 25.

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SYLVA, CULLOWHEE & DILLSBORO

Sylva features a charming downtown with a booming brew scene that TripAdvisor named “One of the Top 10 American Brewery Tours.” This historic mountain town has a distinct groove with a downtown lined with a collection of eclectic restaurants and shops that are open year-round. Sylva was also recently named one of the “Top 10 Cleanest Cities in the US,” by Expedia.com, due in part to its green and eco-friendly initiatives, including being a certified Tree City featuring a stunning Tree Walk that showcases over 50 different species of trees. Home to Western Carolina University, Cullowhee is the go-to spot for water sports on the flowing Tuckasegee River. Dillsboro eases the hustle of everyday life with its rustic pottery shops, local art galleries and one-of-a-kind restaurants. Dillsboro is sprinkled with

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Jackson County, N.C. was named Top 20 Best Small Mountain Towns for a Summer Vacation by Country Living Magazine.

Attractions • Pinnacle Park (above) in Sylva — 1,100 acres of protected watershed with a 3.5-mile moderate-to-rugged hiking trail leading to panoramic views, waterfalls and free campsites. • Historic Jackson County Library Courthouse, said to be the most photographed building in the state (worth the 107 steps to the top). • Whitewater rafting options range from scenic Class I to heart-pumping Class IV rapids. A number of local companies rent rafts, canoes, kayaks and tubes in the summer months, so choose a solo or guided trip with a local rafting expert. • Western Carolina University’s 6.8-mile mountain bike/hiking trail system. • Mountain Heritage Center, Fine Art Museum and Galaxy of Stars events at Western Carolina University. • The American Museum of the Housecat (Dillsboro) — one of only two in the United States. A 30+ year collection of all things relating to the House Cat. The collection includes a real 300-30 B.C. Egyptian cat mummy, fine "picture art" going back to the late 1800's, modern art, folk art, and more. • Green Energy Park in Dillsboro, which uses reclaimed methane gas from the old landfill to power glassblowers, blacksmiths, and more. Stop in to watch the artists work or look into classes taught by local artists. • Heritage Walks in Sylva, Dillsboro, Cashiers and Webster. • Hike the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, which passes through Sylva. • Visit Judaculla Rock, which features petroglyphs etched into the surface from Native Americans thousands of years ago. • Explore the craft brewery scene. Innovation Brewing with over 32 beers on tap has opened a wood-fired pizzeria next to their Sylva location. In June, they’ll open a second location in Dillsboro expanding their sour program. Newlyopened Balsam Falls Brewing Co. has a rotating selection of almost a dozen different styles for all beer drinkers. Nantahala Brewing has announced plans for a Downtown Sylva taproom to open later this year.

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CHEROKEE

Serving as the gateway to both the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee oﬀers a variety of activities for visitors from history to golf to gambling. History buﬀs will enjoy learning about the Cherokee culture, while golfers can hit the links at Sequoyah National Golf Club and gamblers can try their luck at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Cherokee sponsors the springtime Ramps and Rainbows Festival, which allows visitors, especially children, to catch trout in the Oconaluftee River and sample ramps, a traditional Appalachian delicacy.

Attractions • Harrah’s Cherokee Casino • Sequoyah National Golf Club • Cherokee Indian Fair (Oct. 2-6) • Qualla Arts and Crafts • Fire Mountain Bike Trails • “Unto These Hills” outdoor drama in Cherokee

• Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Mountain Farm Museum • Museum of the Cherokee Indian • Santa’s Land Amusement Park • UltraStar Multi-tainment Center (arcade, billiards, bowling)

Re-Discover Dillsboro, NC Browse in charming shops, watch artisans perfect their craft, dine at nationally recognized restaurants, stay in a cozy Bed and Breakfast. Dillsboro offers small-town hospitality and a location convenient to all there is to do in the Great Smoky Mountains! —————————————————————————————

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THREE BILLBOARDS

Hollywood Sweeping every major Hollywood award ceremony, and racking up more than two dozen awards to date, the buzz continues to grow for the nationally-acclaimed dark comedic drama, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Those who have seen the movie might recognize the fictional town of Ebbing, Missouri and think it shares a striking resemblance to our mountain town of Sylva, NC. They would be spot on! Sylva was the primary filming location for “Three Billboards,” and downtown was transformed to become the town of Ebbing, Missouri. Sylva captures the perfect picture of small-town Americana and proves to be a natural setting for the silver screen. With mountain vistas framing the background and storefronts lining Main Street, the town encompasses all the authentic characteristics that the setting of this award-winning film needed. Sylva enthusiastically embraced the filming and wanted to partake in and witness this rare opportunity. The uniquely open set allowed spectators to come out and watch the production unfold, allowing them to really be a part of the excitement. When not on set, cast and crew were seen around town dining at local eateries, chatting it up with locals, signing autographs and even shopping local. With the film’s success and excitement around the town being featured, we created a special tour where visitors can tour the locations used in the film.

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WNC Fly Fishing Trail® Known by anglers throughout the country as a trout fishing mecca, Jackson County was recently recognized by leaders as North Carolina’s official Trout Capital. Jackson County contains 4,600 miles of trout streams and receives an annual stocking of 92,800 trout, which is the most of any county in the state. It also features the state's longest contiguous stretch of N.C. Mountain Heritage Trout Waters. Jackson County is home to the state record for the largest rainbow trout ever caught. It also has 31 public access points for fishing, supports fishing classes for children, is home to the nation’s largest river cleanup day in the country, and plays host to its own chapter of Trout Unlimited.

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Whether you’re in search of a rustic barn with soaring cliﬀside views, a striking veranda set against the backdrop of the blue ridge Mountains, breathtaking waterfall scenes, southern sophistication at a country club, or an intimate gathering at a charming inn, Jackson County delivers. Plus, you and your guests can enjoy an abundance of opportunities for adventure while you’re here—from hiking and whitewater rafting to ﬁshing and golf. Whether you book all your guests at one inn or spread them around in our one-of-a-kind bed and breakfasts, we’ve got you covered.

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WINTER WONDERLAND

Hit the slopes Sapphire Valley Ski Resort packs plenty of fun for winter adventure lovers. A 1,600-foot main run with a vertical drop of 200 feet and a compact layout makes this resort the perfect place for families who love downhill skiing. www.skisapphirevalley.com

Pick a tree Visit one of Jackson County’s Christmas tree farms, where choose and cut options turn buying a tree into one of your family’s most treasured holiday traditions. jccta.com

Winter’s warm glow Around the holidays, don’t miss the festival of Lights and Luminaries in Dillsboro, where stores stay open late and a variety of special Christmas events are held during two consecutive weekends.

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GREAT DRIVES & HIKES

Jackson County is only minutes from two of the most visited National Park sites in the United States. With affordable lodging, it makes the perfect base camp for your adventures! We have less traffic than the Tennessee side of the Smokies, so rather than sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, spend more time exploring!

Blue Ridge Parkway The 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway is a celebrated motor touring route, with curves both hugging the ridgeline, while opening up to breathtaking views. The Parkway is also a jumping oﬀ point for hikers, backpackers, bird watchers, waterfall seekers, cyclers and more. In Jackson County, you will discover dozens of overlooks, including the Richland Balsam sign at mile marker 431 proclaiming “The highest point on the Blue Ridge Parkway” (6,053 feet). About a third of a mile north of this overlook is the second Richland Balsam overlook, where there is a trail to the peak of Richland Balsam (at 6,410 feet, the highest peak on the Parkway). Waterrock Knob (Milepost 451.2) has a parking area and restrooms and is a favorite spot to watch sunsets, picnic, take a hike, or just sit back and take in the stars. Other Parkway highlights near Jackson County include the Devil’s Courthouse Overlook and Trail, Graveyard Fields, and the Pisgah Inn and Campground.

Jackson County has more named summits than anywhere in North Carolina. 185 to be exact. Scan this code to see all our favorite trails!

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, known as the crown jewel of the southern Appalachian Mountains, includes more than 800 square miles of the most biodiverse park in the National Park System. Highlights on the North Carolina side of the GSMNP are the reintroduced elk herd in Cataloochee Valley, and the visitor center at the Oconaluftee entrance to the Park. A motor road â&#x20AC;&#x201D; U.S. 441 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; cuts through the park from North Carolina to Tennessee, passing the famous Newfound Gap overlook that straddles the North Carolina-Tennessee border.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Creative Traditions Jackson County embraces its mountain heritage, nurturing creative spirits who produce handmade crafts, unique works of art, and original music. Museums and historic sites dot Jackson County, providing history buďŹ&#x20AC;s the opportunity to take a look into the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich past. Home to several art galleries and local businesses that display and sell local/regional artwork, downtown Sylva boasts a vibrant arts community, one centered on preserving, perpetuating and celebrating its rich and vast creative history through the hands of its residents. Known as one of the pottery capitals of the country, downtown Dillsboro is ďŹ lled with galleries and studios, many of which are active on a daily basis, which means visitors can walk in and see live demonstrations. In November, the WNC Pottery Festival, recognized as one of the best events of its kind in the Southeast, overtakes the streets of the small town as thousands of artists and collectors mill about. Pots on the Green is in its second year in Cashiers. For two days, artisans will display and sell their pottery while four demonstrations will tell the stories and traditions of local pottery in the area. At nearby Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, there is the renowned Mountain Heritage Center, which is home to an array of Southern Appalachian historical

and cultural exhibits, atop the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive archives. WCU also is home to the Bardo Arts Center, which hosts numerous cultural events and art showcases/receptions for their MFA students and local artisans alike. Cashiers is home to galleries and shops that showcase the works of some of the mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest artists and craftspeople.

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2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MARCH 31 APRIL 1-30 APRIL 7 APRIL 7 APRIL 28 MAY-SEPT. MAY 19 MAY 26-27 SUMMER 2018 JUNE-SEPT. JUNE 30-JULY 1 JUNE 30-JULY 1 JULY 1 JULY 4 JULY 13-14 JULY 17-21 JULY 28-AUG. 5 AUG. 11

Easter Hat Parade, Dillsboro NC Beer Month Opening Day of Fishing Season; 7 a.m. Sylva’s Brew Hop Greening Up the Mountains, Sylva; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Concerts on the Creek, Bridge Park, Sylva; Fridays 7-9 p.m. Hook, Line & Drinker Festival, Sylva Cashiers Rotary Arts & Crafts Fair Sapphire Concerts on the Slopes Groovin’ on the Green, Cashiers; Fridays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Summertime Arts and Craft Show, Cullowhee Pots on the Green, Cashiers July 4 Celebration, Lake Glenville July 4 Celebration, Cashiers & Sylva Mountain Wildlife Days, Sapphire Cashiers Plein Air Festival Cashiers Designer Showhouse The Great Balsam Bike Relay

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SEPT. 1 & 2 Cashiers Rotary Arts & Crafts Festival SEPT. 15 Tour de Cashiers SEPT. 22 Jackson County Green Energy Park

Youth Arts Festival, Dillsboro SEPT. 29 Mountain Heritage Day, Cullowhee Named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast

OCT. 5-7 Cashiers Leaf Festival OCT. 27 Spirit of the Smokies Car Show,

Dillsboro NOV. 3 WNC Pottery Festival, Dillsboro;

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast

NOV. 23-24 Hard Candy Christmas Arts

and Crafts Show, Cullowhee NOV. 23 Christmas on the Green (Santa and

Tree Lighting) DEC. 2 Sylva Christmas Parade; 3 p.m. DEC. 7-8, 14-15 Lights and Luminaries,

Dillsboro; 5 to 9 p.m. Named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast

DEC. 8 Cashiers Christmas Parade DEC. 15 Sapphire Valley Ski Slopes open (weather dependent)

MARCH 16, 2019 Assault on Blackrock, Sylva APRIL 20 Easter Hat Parade, Dillsboro APRIL 27 Greening Up the Mountains,

Sylva; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Area information on Lodging, Dining, Flyfishing, Hiking, Waterfalls & More RESTROOMS & FREE WIFI

Two great Visitor Centers are located in the county:

773 W. MAIN ST. SYLVA, NC 1-800-962-1911 mountainlovers.com

202 US HIGHWAY 64 WEST CASHIERS, NC 828-743-5191 cashiersareachamber.com

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COUNTRY CLUB 746 Club Drive, Sapphire, NC 28774

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Bed & Breakfasts/Country Inns Innisfree Bed & Breakfast By-The-Lake 108 Innisfree Inn, Glenville, NC 28736 828-743-2946 • innisfreeinn.com

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The Chalet Inn Bed & Breakfast 285 Lone Oak Dr., Whittier, NC 28789 828-586-0251 • chaletinn.com

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Cabins Arrowmont Stables & Cabins 276 Arrowmont Trl., Cullowhee, NC 28723 828-743-2762 • arrowmont.com

Bear Creek Cabin 144 Hogback Ct, Sapphire, NC 28774 828-399-1880 • vrbo.com/119999

Big Fish 661 Memory Ln., Cullowhee, NC 28723 404-273-9833

Blue Ridge Premier Realty & Rentals 109 Little Cove Rd., Sylva, NC 28779 828-507-5923 • blueridgepremierrentals.com

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Brookings Cabin 49 Pillar Dr., Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-3768 • brookingsonline.com

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Brethauer Mountain Rental 287 Middle Ridge Rd., Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-8459 • ncmountainrentals.us

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Blevins Vacation Cabins 14 Bell St., Whittier, NC 28789 813-789-1135 • blevinsvacationcabins.com

Black Dog Cabin 182 Locust Ct., Sapphire, NC 28774 813-486-6220 • sapphirevalleycabin.com

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Birdie Ridge 311 Green Wing Knob, Whittier, NC 28789 407-466-0241 • vrbo.com/413432

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Cabins Cabins in the Smokies 145 Timberwood Manor Ave., Whittier, NC 28789 828-507-7621

Catspaw Cabin 337 Clayson Dr., Cullowhee, NC 28723 828-200-9191 • catspawgetawaync.com

Cherokee Cabin 465 Shoal Creek Rd., Whittier, NC 28789 813-754-3289 • cherokee-cabin/

Chestnut Creek Cabin 767 Chestnut Cove Rd., Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-9557

Climbing Bear Creekside Cabin 423 Camp Creek Rd., Whittier, NC 28789 720-726-7000 • airbnb.com/rooms/16708668

Eagles Ridge Lodge 167 Eagles Ridge Rd., Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-9452 eaglesridgelodge.homestead.com

Edgemon Cabin 121 Hidden Hollow Falls Rd. Tuckasegee, NC 28783 803-667-7496 • vrbo.com/417286

Great Smoky Mountain Log Cabin Rentals Olivet Church, Whittier, NC 28789 828-497-6182 • gsmcabins.com

Heady Mountain Springs 208 Heady Mountain Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 214-663-6202 • headymountainsprings.com

Kerner Property Management 425 Thunderstruck Dr. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 828-400-3329

Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins 282 Tunnel Mtn. Rd., Sylva, NC 28779 828-676-9901 • vrbo.com/822877

Lee’s Camp 415 Monte Vista Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 512-731-7284 • vrbo.com/449295

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Cabins Little Bit of Heaven Cherokee Cabin 465 Shoal Creek Rd., Whittier, NC 28789 813-754-3289 • cherokee-cabin.com

Little Cove Cabin 301 Green Leaf Dr., Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-9452 • littlecovecabin.com

Littlest House in the Big Woods 379 Waccamaw Trl., Sylva, NC 28779 828-631-1334 airbnb.com/manage-listing/7045658/calendar

LogInn 429 Buckberry South, Sapphire, NC 28774 904-415-6098 • vrbo.com/4650179ha

NC Point - Leslie’s Landing 1807 Woods Mountain Trl. Cullowhee, NC 28723 321-427-8637 • vrbo.com/324996

Northlake Lodge 1051 New Trillium Way, Cashiers, NC 28717 727-543-0161 • vrbo.com/696595

Sportsman Cabin Cabin in the Laurel 11 Thankful Dr., Cashiers, NC 28717 561-379-6816 • vrbo.com/455075

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Sunset Farm Cabins 68 Vacation Dr., Whittier, NC 28789 828-497-2200 • sunsetfarmcabins.com

Mountain Charm 519 Rivard Rd., Glenville, NC 28736 828-743-3279 • vrbo.com/555486

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Mom’s Place 312 Roads End Ridge, Cashiers, NC 28717 305-720-5005 homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p162191

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Lonesome Cove 825 Beaver Bridge Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 864-921-7577 • vrbo.com/25619

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Sunset Ridge 40 Water Front Ln., Glenville, NC 28736 828-743-1207

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Cabins Sweetbay Cabin 72 Sweetbay Ln., Cashiers, NC 28774 678-362-2931 • vrbo.com/689641

The Aerie 2202 Scarlet Ridge Rd., Sylva, NC 28779 941-349-9580 • altezvacations.com

The Hobbit House 455 Monte Vista Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-6099 • vrbo.com/655938

The Reed House 402 Haywood Rd., Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-8058 • vrbo.com/188214

Thunderstruck Ridge Cabin Rental Mitchell Cove Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751 407-421-4601 • thunderstruckridge.com

Tuckaseigee Valley Cabins 897 Tritt Rd., Cullowhee, NC 28723 tuckcabins.com

Waterfall Cabin 146 Soldier Point, Cullowhee, NC 28723 407-234-8994

Wolf Creek Lake Cabins 13038 Winding Gap Ln., Tuckasegee, NC 28783 828-553-8829 • vrbo.com/583637

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Cottages Adam’s Treehouse Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire, NC 28774 954-594-0792 • sapphiretreehouse.com

Cats Eye Cottage at Panthertown Valley 3177 Breedlove Rd., Glenville, NC 28736 321-783-3120 vacationrentals.com/listing/p7040745

Forget Me Not Getaway 83 Forget Me Not Ln., Whittier, NC 28789 828-488-7500 jax.onl/forgetmenot

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Cottages Maggie’s Farmhouse Cottage 354 Ivy Ridge Circle, Sylva, NC 28779 828-226-4492 • maggiesfarmhouse.com

Mountain Brook Lodge and Cottages 208 Mountain Brook Rd., Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-4329 • mountainbrook.com

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Pebble Creek Village 140 Pebble Creek Dr., Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-0623 • pebble-creek.com

The Apple Dumplin’ Getaway Cottage 574 Shook Cove Rd., Tuckasegee, NC 28783 828-293-7030 • appledumplingetaway.com

Tiny Trail Cottage 45 Tiny Trl. Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 561-758-7901 • vrbo.com/1019320

Winding Waters/ Sparkman Cottage 1941 Herron Branch Rd., Whittier, NC 28789 828-586-3328

Hotels Best Western Plus River Escape Inn and Suites 248 WBI Dr., Dillsboro, NC 28725 828-586-6060 • bwriverescape.com

Chalet Suites Boutique Hotel 339 Lone Oak Dr., Whittier, NC 28789 800-789-8024 • chaletsuites.com/index.html

Comfort Inn of Sylva 1235 East Main St., Sylva, NC 28779 828-477-4950 • jax.onl/comfortinn

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers/Sapphire Valley 3245 Hwy. 64 East, Sapphire, NC 28774 828-743-4545 • blueridgemtnshotel.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 26 Rufus Robinson Rd., Sylva, NC 28779 828-631-1111 • jax.onl/holidayinn

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Hotels Microtel Inn and Suites 89 Rufus Robinson Rd., Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-0009 • wyndhamhotels.com/microtel

Quality Inn of Sylva 2807 US 74 East, Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-3315 • jax.onl/qualityinn

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Inns Balsam Mountain Inn 68 Seven Springs Dr., Balsam, NC 28707 800-224-9498 • balsammountaininn.net

Dillsboro Inn 146 North River Rd., Dillsboro, NC 28725 828-586-3898 • dillsboroinn.com

Laurelwood Inn 58 Hwy. 107 N, Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-9939 • laurelwoodinncashiers.com

Motels Blue Ridge Inn 756 West Main St., Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-2123 • blueridgeinnnc.com

Cashiers Village Inn 7 Slabtown Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-7706 • cashiersvillageinn.com

Economy Inn 940 West Main St., Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-2419

Golden Eagle Motel 2 Golden Ln, Whittier, NC 28789 828-497-9601

Mountaineer Motel 2472 Old US Hwy. 441, Whitier, NC 28789 828-497-2453

Qualla Motel and Cabins 125 Tee Pee Dr., Whittier, NC 28789 828-497-5161 • quallacabinsandmotel.com

The Carolina 3144 US 441 N, Whittier, NC 28789 828-497-5622

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Motels The Dillsboro Motel 2444 US 441, Dillsboro, NC 28779 828-342-2180 • dillsboromotel.com

Resorts High Hampton Resort 1525 Hwy. 107 South, Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-2411 • highhamptonresort.com

Wyndham Fairﬁeld Sapphire Valley 70 Sapphire Valley Rd., Sapphire, NC 28774 828-743-3441 • jax.onl/wyndham

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Vacation Rentals Acclaimed Haven Lodge 846 Norton Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 678-492-3581

Bear Creek Lodge at Bear Lake Reserve 111 Millstone Ln., Tuckasegee, NC 28783 828-508-3162 • vrbo.com/803698

Blue Ridge Aerie Retreat 244 Channel View Dr., Cullowhee, NC 28723 404-226-6373 • airbnb.co.in/rooms/1842912

Cane Creek Towers, LLC 2554 Cane Creek Rd., Sylva, NC 28779 941-460-8949 • vrbo.com/13209

Carolina Vacations, Inc. 1984 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751 828-926-0871 • carolinavacations.com

Cedar Cliﬀ Lodge at Bear Lake Reserve 73 Woodland Court, Tuckasegee, NC 28783 828-508-3162 • vrbo.com/131186

Cedar High Rentals 154 Big Woods Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 828-273-5134 • vrbo.com/677929

Country Club Properties Vacation Rentals 507 Main St., Highlands, NC 28741 800-684-2171 • rentinhighlands.com

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Vacation Rentals Deer Run Lakefront Cottage 421 Easter Ln., Cashiers, NC 28717 843-422-0112 • cashiersnc.com

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Fern Bank Lakefront Cottage 2126 Fenley Forest Trl., Cullowhee, NC 28723 843-422-0112 • cashiersnc.com

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Fenley Forest Trl., Cullowhee, NC 28723 843-422-0112 • cashiersnc.com

Gratitude Retreat 638 Glenshore Dr., Cullowhee, NC 28723 727-744-4850 • airbnb.com/rooms/17462814

Hampton Realty Vacation Homes 1525 Hwy. 107 South, Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-2411 • highhamptonrealty.com

Hemlock Hill Lakefront Cottage Fenley Forest Trl., Cullowhee, NC 28723 843-422-0112 • cashiersnc.com

High Country Lodge at Bear Lake Reserve 134 Slipstream Ln., Tuckasegee, NC 28783 828-508-3162 • vrbo.com/352350

Highlands Luxury Rental at Old Edwards Club 225 Highlands Cove Dr., Highlands, NC 28741 404-315-8991 • vrbo.com/257773

Kiesse Creek Lodge at Bear Lake Reserve 181 Golden Farm Ln., Tuckasegee, NC 28783 828-508-3162 • vrbo.com/1054972

Lakehouse at Cashiers 794 Glenshore Dr., Cashiers, NC 28717 904-753-0247 • nclakehouse.com

Logan Creek Lodge 77 Logan Creek Trl., Sapphire, NC 28774 864-314-0961 • LoganCreekLodge.com

MelbyMonte Lodge 140 Deep Woods Ln., Highlands, NC 28741 828-884-4454 • melbymontelodge.com

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Elegantly decorated two bedroom homes with open loft bedroom. Spacious great room with cathedral ceiling, fireplace and dining area. Furnished kitchen with adjoining laundry room. Two full baths, sunroom with wrap around deck, gazebo and grill.

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828.743.0623 Cashiers | North Carolina

A quaint mountain inn located in the heart of Cashiers

ROOMS | SUITES CABINS 800-346-6846 828-743-9939

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WHITESIDE BREWING CO.

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Vacation Rentals New Morning Cottage 25 New Morning Ln., Cashiers, NC 28717 828-506-5763 • newmorningcottage.com

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Premier Vacation Rentals 2787 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751 828-926-6025 • premiermaggierentals.com

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Sapphire Rentals, LLC 117 Holly Ridge, Sapphire, NC 28774 850-567-6714 • vrbo.com/470097

Sapphire Summit Mountain Home 598 Deer Run Rd., Cashiers, NC 28774 205-915-9099 • vrbo.com/563398

Sky High Vacations, LLC 278 Golf View Rd., Sapphire, NC 28774 843-631-0528 • vrbo.com/330336

The Bowery Lodge Bowery Rd., Highlands, NC 28741 206-240-2022 • jax.onl/bowery

The Loft at Harvest Moon Gardens 500 Harvest Moon Rd., Sylva, NC 28779 828-506-4221 • harvestmoongardens.net

The Mountain House 1617 Cherokee Trl., Sapphire, NC 28774 828-743-8650 • vrbo.com/466128

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The Dogwood House 23 Sweetbay Ln., Sapphire, NC 28774 239-860-5137 • yournapleshome.com

Rushing Waters Cabin Dillsboro Stonewall Rd., Whittier, NC 28789 828-226-3272 • vrbo.com/15177

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Randall’s Retreat 589 Monte Vista Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 678-592-8494 • vrbo.com/834996

Prime Property Rentals 2018 Bee Tree Rd, Glenville, NC 28736 828-743-3482 • primepropertyrentals.com

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Vacation Rentals The Nicholson Cottage 287 Laurel Knob Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 828-788-5882

The Orchard Guest Cottage 905 Hwy. 107 South, Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-7614 • theorchardcashiers.com

Windcrest Loft 40 Windcrest Ridge, Sylva, NC 28779 850-585-7241 • windcrestloft.com

Winterpast 1501 Wandering Ridge Dr., Glenville, NC 28736 770-973-9297 • vrbo.com/619585

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Vacation Rental Agencies Bear Lake Reserve 412 Lake Forest Dr., Tuckasegee, NC 28783 828-293-3455 • blrvacations.com

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Foxhunt Townhouses, POA 127B Cherokee Trl., Sapphire, NC 28774 828-743-7667 • foxhuntsv.com

Highlands Cove Realty at Old Edwards Club 175 Highlands Cove Dr., Highlands, NC 28741 828-526-8128 • highlandscoverealty.com

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Landmark Vacation Rentals 17 Hwy. 64 E, Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-9234 • landmarkvacations.com

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Great Smokys Cabin Rentals 1181 Main St., Bryson City, NC 28713 800-655-9771 • greatsmokycabinrentals.com

Great Smoky Rentals P.O. Box 1448, Maggie Valley, NC 28751 828-564-6855 • greatsmokyrentals.com

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Vacation Rental Agencies Maggie Mountain Vacations 213 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751 828-926-4270 • maggiemountainvacations.com

Mountain Lake Rentals 4312 Hwy. 107 N, Glenville, NC 28736 828-743-6875 hattlerproperties.com/mountain-lake-rentals

Mountain Vacation Rentals 764 Hwy. 64 East, Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-0258 • mountainvacationrentals.com

Reid Real Estate - Sapphire Valley Resort Vacation Rentals 2365 Hwy. 64 East, Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-5955 • suereidrealty.com

Smoky Mountain Getaways 5184 Hwy. 74 West, Whittier, NC 28789 828-586-8058 • smokymtngetaways.net

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Sundog Vacation Rentals 83 Brendle St., Sylva, NC 28779 828-631-6201 • sundogvacationrentals.com

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Newest Accommodations in Region Meeting/Event Space Closest hotel to Western Carolina University A complete list of amenities can be found at:

www.comfortinn.com/hotel/NC732 1235 E Main St. Sylva â&#x20AC;˘ 828-477-4950

Blue Ridge INN

NEWLY RENOVATED

We are a locally owned motel right in the heart of Downtown Sylva, North Carolina. Our property is located in the center of all the action that Jackson County has to offer.

828.586.2123 BlueRidgeInnNC.com

Newly remodeled double deluxe & king deluxe rooms available. Pet friendly rooms also available!

7 Slab Town Road Âˇ Cashiers, North Carolina A block from the center of town and located within walking distance of several shops and restaurants.

www.CashiersVillageInn.com

828-743-7706

Previously called the Mountain Laurel Inn

ACCOMMODATIONS DIRECTORY Campgrounds/RV Parks Adventure Trail Campground 273 Adventure Trail, Whittier, NC 28789 828-497-3651 • atcampground.com Full Hook-ups, Tent Sites, Pets Allowed, Cabins, Internet, Group Sites, Laundry, Showers, Camp Store, Dump Station, Pool, Recreation, Playground, Gameroom, Meeting Facilities, Seasonal, Electric Service

Fort Tatham RV Park 175 Tatham Creek Road, Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-6662 • carefreervresorts.com Full Hook-ups, Tent Sites, Pets Allowed, Cabins, Internet, Laundry, Showers, Dump Station, Pool, Recreation, Playground, Meeting Facilities, Seasonal

Moonshine Creek Campground & Cabins 2486 Dark Ridge Road, Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-6666 • moonshinecreekcampground.com Full Hook-ups, Tent Sites, Pets Allowed, Cabins, Television, Internet, Laundry, Showers, Camp Store, Hiking, Playground, Seasonal

The Old Fort Lodge 832 Arrowmont Trail, Cullowhee, NC 28723 828-743-8820 • theoldfortlodge.org Tent Sites, Pets Allowed, Cabins, Television, Internet, Group Sites, Showers, Dump Station, Hiking, Recreation, Meeting Facilities

Tuckasegee RV Resort 78 Wilmont Road, Whittier, NC 28789 828-497-3598 • tuckaseegeervresort.com Full Hook-ups, Pets Allowed, Cabins, Television, Internet, Laundry, Showers, Camp Store, Dump Station, Recreation, Gameroom, Meeting Facilities, Concrete Pad, Electric Service, River SItes

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Escape. Unplug. Explore nature. Breathtaking views and mountain charm will make your visit memorable. Activities for all ages are at your fingertips — golf, horseback riding, hiking, boating, downhill skiing, exploring and more. We offer Free Hot Breakfast, indoorpool/hot tub, exercise room, wireless internet, business center and our Cloud Nine bedding. You'll be glad you stayed with us — We Guarantee it!

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Cashiers/Glenville/Sapphire Adair Brothers Smokehouse

BreAkfASt Lunch Dinner SpiritS

281 US-64, Cashiers, NC 28717 • 828-743-3200, adairbrotherssmokehouse.com Modern southern BBQ with a twist in Cashiers, NC

Buck’s coﬀee café

BreAkfASt Lunch Dinner SpiritS

6 Hwy. 107 North, Cashiers, NC 28717 • 828-743-9997, jax.onl/bucks Specialty coﬀees, teas & wine. Pastries, sandwiches, snacks

canyon kitchen

BreAkfASt Lunch Dinner SpiritS

150 Lonesome Valley Rd., Sapphire, NC 28774 • 828-743-7967, lonesomevalley.com/canyonkitchen Fine dining with prix ﬁxe menu featuring farm to table fare

cashiers farmers Market

BreAkfASt Lunch Dinner SpiritS

78 Hwy. 64 East, Cashiers, NC 28717 • 828-743-4334, cashiersfarmersmarket.com BBQ plus specialty sandwiches with homemade sides and sweets

chile Loco

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45 Slabtown Rd. Unit A3, Cashiers, NC 28717 • 828-743-1160, jax.onl/chileloco Authentic Mexican cuisine plus tequila and cerveza bar

cork and Barrel

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3093 US Hwy. 64 East, Sapphire, NC 28774 • 828-743-7477, thecorkandbarrellounge.com Sandwiches, salads, tapas for casual dining

cornucopia restaurant

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16 Schoolhouse Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717 • 828-743-3750, cornucopianc.com American fare with ﬂair in an historic al fresco setting

Cashiers/Glenville/Sapphire Cream and Flutter