Diamond Sponsor
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...
Gold Partners
Ancient mountains. Pristine forests. A sparkling, clear lake. And time. Time to unwind and relax in an unhurried, uncomplicated place. Time to play and enjoy the great outdoors. Time for rekindling romance under a star-filled sky. The simple, good times w
Judaculla Rock Mystery
"...Before the white man arrived in the mountains, Jackson County was the heartland of the Cherokee Nation. Excavations near present-day Tuckaseegee r ...
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Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
One of the centerpiece attractions of Jackson County is the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Since 1988, it has provided visitors with scenic excursions out of its depot in historic downtown Dillsboro. The railroad has a variety of options, including half-day and full-day trips, raft and rail excursions, gourmet dinner excursions and mystery theater trains. For complete information on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, click here.