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3rd ANNUAL Tour de Tuck

Tour de Tuck

Saturday, September 20, 2008
Bike Challenge

Jackson County invites riders from across the region to the 3rd Annual Tour de Tuck Bike Challenge. We believe this will be one the most beautiful and toughest rides you will find. The event is named for the Tuckasegee River, which riders will see in the beginning and end of the ride, as it meanders through our scenic county.

The 105-mile ride has approximately 11,000 feet of elevation gain with a vertical mile between the high and low points on the route. Over 40 of these miles are on the Blue Ridge Parkway, giving us the distinction of having the most Parkway miles of any organized ride in...

Randy Owen

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel presents


Randy Owen


Saturday, August 30th

For more than 25 years Randy has been the front man for the Country Music Hall of Fame group “Alabama”.

Now poised on the release of his first solo album, Randy is ready to thrill Harrah’s Cherokee audiences with classic hits like: “Mountain Music”, “Dixieland Delight”, and “Song of the South”...

Call 1-800-HARRAHS for tickets or more information.
Willie Nelson

Friday Night Live

August 29th, 2008

Jackson County is filled with live music the last Friday of each month, and Friday Night Live showcase the best of the best. Whether your interest is folk, rock, country, bluegrass, easy listening or something in between, Friday Night Live has just the ticket.

Dates for Friday Night Live: May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 31, November 28, December 26

For more information call: 828-586-2155

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 Dillsboro Antiques Fair

Dillsboro Antiques Fair

Saturday, September, 20th

The Dillsboro Antiques Fair features antique objects for sale, day-long entertainment, and more. Contact coordinator Janet Chinners at 586-1600 for more information.


Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains and Jackson County, North Carolina


Located in the North Carolina Mountains and right in the midst of the Great Smoky Mountains, Jackson County is the ideal location for your next mountain getaway. Whatever it is you are looking for in your trip, we have it, from great accommodations, including cabin rentals, to wonderful activities, including rafting, hiking, fishing, golf, skiing, and camping.

Once you’ve found the right place to stay, whether it is a quaint Great Smoky Mountain cabin, or a friendly bed & breakfast, you will be ready to start you adventure in the North Carolina Mountains. If you enjoy fishing, the Tuckasegee River and many lakes and streams offer superb options, or you can take in the mountain scenery and wildlife on one of the area’s many hiking trails. Maybe you want to test your golf game and you can do just that on one of Jackson County’s many classic mountain golf courses. There’s so much just waiting for you to enjoy in North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains.


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