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For almost 150 years, the McGuire family has been providing high quality dental care to Sylva and the surrounding North Carolina communities. Although dentistry changed dramatically over that time, the McGuire family maintained one simple goal: provide all patients with the finest dental services in a comfortable, empathetic atmosphere...



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Harrah's Cherokee Presents...

Hank Williams Jr.

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Join us and have a blast singing along to some of Hank Williams, Jr.'s greatest hits like "Family Tradition", "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound", "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" and many more!

TICKETS ON SALE: Book online at www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000 to purchase tickets!


Lady Antebellum

Harrah's Cherokee Presents...

Lady Antebellum

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel welcomes Lady Antebellum to the stage of our new Events Center for a Labor Day weekend celebration!

Enjoy the music of this popular trio as they sing hits like "I Run to You", "Need You Now" and "American Honey".

TICKETS ON SALE: May 14, 2010


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ColorFest, Art of the Blue Ridge

October 23 — 10am-4pm

On the day of ColorFest, Art of the Blue Ridge, Saturday, October 23, the artists will set up easels on the street outside the shops, under awnings and colorful umbrellas, where they will interact with the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the art festival, the artists have the opportunity to demonstrate how their art is created, talk with the public, and sell artwork. This is a valuable opportunity for visitors and residents of the Blue Ridge Mountains to see artists at work, learn about the creative process, and see how the artists value the splendor of our scenic mountains.

Local musicians will also gather in the restaurants on Main Street to set a backdrop of harmonious notes. You can come and enjoy the art, the music, the restaurants and hometown shops on this special day in





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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