Smoky Mountain Farmstead Guidebook for Sylva, NC
Breakfast spots!
Lucy's is our favorite breakfast spot for a wonderful sit down meal. They're a farm to table restaurant.
18 locals recommend
Lucy in the Rye
612 W Main StLucy's is our favorite breakfast spot for a wonderful sit down meal. They're a farm to table restaurant.
Just a quick 20 minute drive through beautiful Balsam mountains will land you in Waynesville where there are an abundance of local artisan shops, restaurants and other really cool things to see and do. Beach Mountain Diner serves up the BEST breakfasts and lunches. Go early because there's usually a wait after 9am! You won't regret it!
28 locals recommend
Beach Mountain Diner
429 Hazelwood AvenueJust a quick 20 minute drive through beautiful Balsam mountains will land you in Waynesville where there are an abundance of local artisan shops, restaurants and other really cool things to see and do. Beach Mountain Diner serves up the BEST breakfasts and lunches. Go early because there's usually a wait after 9am! You won't regret it!
828 cafe
228 NE Main StFood scene
Pie Times Pizza Company is a simple establishment attached to a local brewery. One side is wood fired oven pizza pies and the other side is fresh beer! Suitable for both kids and adult travelers. A favorite of our kids!
17 locals recommend
Pie Times Pizza Company
414 W Main StPie Times Pizza Company is a simple establishment attached to a local brewery. One side is wood fired oven pizza pies and the other side is fresh beer! Suitable for both kids and adult travelers. A favorite of our kids!
Step off the railroad cart and go on into Boots for a juicy steak! Great for a fancy date night or Anniversary/celebratory dinner. High end. Suited for quiet evenings, not recommended for young children.
29 locals recommend
Boots Steakhouse
64 Front StStep off the railroad cart and go on into Boots for a juicy steak! Great for a fancy date night or Anniversary/celebratory dinner. High end. Suited for quiet evenings, not recommended for young children.
We drive up from South Carolina quite often to stay i the cabin and no matter how short our trip may be, we hit Haywood Smokehouse. You've GOT to try their Burnt End Baked Beans!!! Sweet Tea is some of the best around! So is the service! Such a great staff! Great for kids.
191 locals recommend
Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveWe drive up from South Carolina quite often to stay i the cabin and no matter how short our trip may be, we hit Haywood Smokehouse. You've GOT to try their Burnt End Baked Beans!!! Sweet Tea is some of the best around! So is the service! Such a great staff! Great for kids.
Sightseeing
Wonderful selection of fresh produce, jams, jellies, local honey, crafters, etc. Down below main street on the creek side.
8 locals recommend
Jackson County Farmers Market
110 Railroad AveWonderful selection of fresh produce, jams, jellies, local honey, crafters, etc. Down below main street on the creek side.
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge...these two twin cities draw millions of visitors every year as the leaves turn colors and begin to fall. Just slightly over an hour drive through the beautiful Great Smoky Mountain National Park and you're there! Dollywood, The Titanic Replica museum, Hatfield and McCoy's Diner Theater...Ober Gatlinburg, Alpine slides...you will find something to keep everyone entertained in Gatlinburg!
660 locals recommend
Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge...these two twin cities draw millions of visitors every year as the leaves turn colors and begin to fall. Just slightly over an hour drive through the beautiful Great Smoky Mountain National Park and you're there! Dollywood, The Titanic Replica museum, Hatfield and McCoy's Diner Theater...Ober Gatlinburg, Alpine slides...you will find something to keep everyone entertained in Gatlinburg!
Home of the ever popular Biltmore Estate, Asheville is only a 40 minute drive to the east. The cool thing about Sylva is, you're centrally located to soooo many amazing attractions and places to see!
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Home of the ever popular Biltmore Estate, Asheville is only a 40 minute drive to the east. The cool thing about Sylva is, you're centrally located to soooo many amazing attractions and places to see!
About 10-12 minutes up the road, you'll find the area's largest university. Many students attend here and lots of parents come into town to visit their kids.
32 locals recommend
Western Carolina University
About 10-12 minutes up the road, you'll find the area's largest university. Many students attend here and lots of parents come into town to visit their kids.
Clingmans Dome
Cades Cove
Biltmore Village
City/town information
Sylva, NC is home to multiple local breweries and no shortage of great restaurants to try! Five minutes from the house, you can see the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad dropping off passengers to sightsee around the area. There are public bathrooms, lots of shops, chocolate shops, great steak houses, ice cream shops and local artists selling their creations. A little something for all!
124 locals recommend
Sylva
Sylva, NC is home to multiple local breweries and no shortage of great restaurants to try! Five minutes from the house, you can see the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad dropping off passengers to sightsee around the area. There are public bathrooms, lots of shops, chocolate shops, great steak houses, ice cream shops and local artists selling their creations. A little something for all!
Cashiers, NC (pronounced Cashers) is home to some of the country's BEST hiking, waterfalls, swimming holes, views!!! Great shops and dining as well. Check out Highlands and cashiers!
91 locals recommend
Cashiers
Cashiers, NC (pronounced Cashers) is home to some of the country's BEST hiking, waterfalls, swimming holes, views!!! Great shops and dining as well. Check out Highlands and cashiers!
Waynesville
Maggie Valley
Cherokee
Lake Junaluska
759 N Lakeshore DrAttractions and Activities
Looking to gamble?? Just a short 15 minute drive and you'll find all the souvenirs you can handle along with a casino if you want to try your luck!!! This venue hosts many shows and events throughout the year as well. It's worth a look at their events calendar while planning your trip!
330 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrLooking to gamble?? Just a short 15 minute drive and you'll find all the souvenirs you can handle along with a casino if you want to try your luck!!! This venue hosts many shows and events throughout the year as well. It's worth a look at their events calendar while planning your trip!
Want to get a little wild and show your friends how adventurous you really are!? This river rafting company offers both tubing and rafting. You can do a guided tour, go on your own or kayak down river on "The Tuck" as the locals call it. Otherwise known as Tuckasegee River. The Tuck is also a stocked river - you'll see many fishing options available for visitors. Get your waders on! Get ready to catch your dinner!
36 locals recommend
Dillsboro River Company
18 Macktown RdWant to get a little wild and show your friends how adventurous you really are!? This river rafting company offers both tubing and rafting. You can do a guided tour, go on your own or kayak down river on "The Tuck" as the locals call it. Otherwise known as Tuckasegee River. The Tuck is also a stocked river - you'll see many fishing options available for visitors. Get your waders on! Get ready to catch your dinner!
Sapphire Valley Ski Area
127 Sapphire Valley RdCataloochee Ski and Sports
3434 Soco RoadDollywood Parks Boulevard
Dollywood Parks BoulevardTitanic Museum Attraction
2134 ParkwayGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StJackson County Public Library
310 Keener St