- TripBuzz found 101 things to do with kids in or near Sylva, North Carolina, including 91 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bryson City, Cherokee, Franklin and Highlands.
- From AB's Fly Fishing Guide Service - Private Tours to Country Side Bowling Lanes, the Sylva area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Parks.
- Spanning just over three miles of lush green land, the city of Sylva is a small residential community. Located near the Great Smokies National Park, the area draws many tourists throughout the year to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area and the recreational opportunities. While in town, visitors and locals can also enjoy one of the city's four local parks and downtown district of shops and eateries.
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A traditional favorite of families in Cherokee, North Carolina, Santa's land is a combination zoo and theme park. One of the most popular and unusual features of this Christmas-themed attraction is the bear feeding program, which allows children and parents to hand-feed the zoo's tamest bears.
7.8 Miles
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103 Guy Bark Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Owned and operated on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, End of the Trail Horseback Riding can accommodate all skill levels of riders. The hour long guided trail rides are available for those who are over six years old.
8.1 Miles
Open to public fishing, Morgan Mill Trout Farm stocks a pond with rainbow trout for visitors to fish in. The farm also has a service where visitors can have their newly caught fish filleted and packed with ice.
8.3 Miles
The Cherokee Indian Reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina is the most important Cherokee Reservation in the United States. Its residents welcome visitors and offer many traditional crafts for sale. The Reservation also hosts cultural seminars and educational events.
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At the Cherokee Bear Zoo, visitors can feed black bears. In addition, visitors can see raccoons, ground hogs, deer, monkeys, tigers, and grizzlies, many of which are born at the zoo.
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U.S. 441 at Oconaluftee Visitors Center, Cherokee, NC
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A unique collection of farm buildings assembled from various locations throughout the park compose the Mountain Farm Museum. The buildings include a house, barn, springhouse, smokehouse, and applehouse which are made of logs.
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A variety of newly released Hollywood films are presented at Cherokee Phoenix Theaters. Movies are shown in 3D when available, and the seating has recently been renovated with the addition of new high back rocking theater chairs.
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Highway 441 and Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Cherokee, North Carolina is home to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The institution explores the history of the Cherokee Nation, with a particular emphasis on its role in the history of the United States.
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Majestic Mingo Falls is a 120-foot waterfall located adjacent to Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Visitors may visit the falls, which lie on Native American reservation territory, for free. Mingo Falls sits on a trail approximately a half-mile from the parking lot.
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Centered around Christmas legend Santa Claus, the Santa's Land Theme Park & Zoo is a unique and memorable entertainment location. The park contains a number of rides, a Ferris wheel, and a zoo with many exotic animals in it.