This quick escape from Atlanta is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina with expansive hiking trails, craft breweries, two dozen waterfalls, food and arts festivals, and charming downtown areas.
- Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Greening Up the Mountains street festival in downtown Sylva. The festival hosts various arts, craft, retail, and artisanal food vendors, ranging from paintings and pottery to locally-made soaps, jewelry, stained glass ornaments, and much more. Experience the annual festival that draws more than 10,000 visitors every year.
· - Hook, Line and Drinker features fishing guides, fishing industry vendors, food trucks, activities, craft beer, live music and a farmer’s market.
· - In April, celebrate NC Beer with several beer-related events. Whether you enjoy sipping a smooth golden ale, something hoppy or a dark IPA, Jackson County’s craft breweries have you covered. My personal favorite is Innovation Brewing where the craft beer is so in demand you have to drink it there (meaning no growlers to go). Nitro Chocolate Stout and Peanut Butter Amber is often first come, first served. Get there early!
Accommodations range from downhome B&Bs to luxury resorts.
A downloadable free Visitor’s Guide is available for a full listing of seasonal events.